Council Connections - 17 October 2024

Queensland Seniors Month, Community Information Session - Lucinda

Auction Notice - Tuesday 22 October 2024

In accordance with Local Government Regulation 2012 (Section 142), Council hereby gives Notice that unless the rates and charges owing on the land together with all expenses incurred in connection with the proposed sale of land are paid, the below described land will be sold by public auction.

• Property ID: 106444
• Property Description: Lot 25 RP 738534
• Title Reference: 21193064
• Land Area: 0.0800 hectares
• Property Address: 19 Banksia Street Allingham QLD 4850

The auction will be held at 2.00pm Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 316 Sturt Street Townsville City Qld 4810.

For further information or to view the Auction Terms and Conditions, please visit https://bitly.cx/2MatU.

Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities

Keep up to date with opportunities available through Council by visiting the Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page on Council's website.

Current opportunities include:

• HSC 24/03 - DRFA Program - Mount Fox Road - Sealed Reconstruction Works
• HSC 24/05 - DRFA Program - Southwest Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction Works
• HSC 24/06 - DRFA Program - Northeast Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction Works
• HSC 24/07 - DRFA Program - Northwest Unsealed Roads - Reconstruction Works

Tenders close 2.00pm Thursday 24 October 2024.

Should you require further information, please contact Council's Procurement Services on 4776 4665.

Queensland Seniors Month!

This October we are celebrating the heart of Queensland - our Seniors!

Join us for October's 2024 Tea & Trivia. Be part of this ever growing social morning and enjoy trivia, bingo, raffles and locally baked delights, tea and coffee.

Date: Friday 25 October 2024

Time: 9.00am to 10.30am

Where: TYTO Precinct, 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham

Cost: $12 per person

Bookings are essential.

Tickets can be purchased from Council's Main Office.

Ticket sales close Tuesday 22 October 2024 if not sold out before.

For further information please phone Council on 4776 4600 or email events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Community Information Session - Lucinda Groyne Field Replacement

A Community Information Session will be held at Lucinda Point Hotel at 6.00pm Monday 28 October 2024.

Interested residents and ratepayers are invited to attend for the opportunity to meet with the Engineers, Councillors and Council staff to discuss this project and provide constructive feedback to Council regarding the current recommendations.

For catering purposes, it is requested that parties RSVP by 4.00pm Thursday 24 October 2024.

To read the full Media Release please visit Council's website, Latest News page https://rb.gy/fo0zkc.

3G Networks are Closing

Telstra and Optus are closing their 3G networks from Monday 28 October 2024.

Now is the final opportunity for the community to act and ensure they stay connected once the 3G network is closed.

To check your device, SMS '3G' to 3498.

For further information, please visit the Telstra website, 3G Closure page https://bit.ly/48dOskr.

2024 Carols in the Park - Expressions of Interest

Calling on all community food provider groups and clubs, entertainers, market stall holders and volunteers!

If you would like to be involved in this fabulous family event, this year's Carols in the Park, please contact Council's Events Team on 4776 4600 or email events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au to secure your spot.

Date: Sunday 1 December 2024

Time: 5.00pm to 9.00pm

Where: Rotary Park Ingham

Cost: Free event

Ingham Showgrounds Open for Public Use

Did you know that Ingham Showgrounds (eastern side only) is free for public use?

The Ingham Showgrounds (eastern side only) is free for public use when not booked for an exclusive booking/event.

Council welcome casual users to train or walk around the fields to get active and promote fitness!

Public access can be gained through the side entry on the eastern side.

If the gates are closed the space has been exclusively booked.

Enjoy this space and take your rubbish with you!

For further information, contact Council on 4776 4600.

Lost Animal?

Have you lost an animal?

Visit Council's website, Impounded Animals page for more information about pets we have found.

2025 Australia Day Nominations Now Open

Council is now seeking nominations for Australia Day Awards to be presented on Australia Day Sunday 26 January 2025.

Categories include:

• Citizen Award;
• Young Citizen Award;
• Junior and Senior Sports Awards;
• Junior and Senior Cultural Awards;
• Community Event Award; and
• Individual Achievement Award.

Any resident of the Hinchinbrook Shire during 2024 is eligible and their contribution or performance may have occurred during 2024, or over a number of years.

Further information regarding Award categories as well as Nomination Forms are available on Council’s website, Australia Day Celebrations page under Community and Environment or from Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street Ingham.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, PO Box 366 Ingham by 5.00pm Wednesday 18 December 2024, to allow judging by a local selection panel.

Works Notice - John Row Bridge

The Department of Transport and Main Roads advises that rehabilitation works will take place on John Row Bridge, Bruce Highway from 6.30am to 5.00pm commencing Monday 21 October 2024 through to early December 2024.

Oversized or wide loads greater than 3m will not be permitted to cross the bridge during this works period.

Please note this will require single lane closure, with traffic signals on site.

For further information please visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au.

Regional Arts Development Fund Round One 2024-2025

Bring your artistic vision to life. Do you or someone you know have a creative project idea that could contribute to arts and culture in the Hinchinbrook Shire?

Applications for funding through Council's Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program are now open and being accepted until 5.00pm Sunday 20 October 2024.

RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

To download an application form and to find out more, visit Council’s website, Grants and Funding page, or contact the TYTO Regional Art Gallery via email gallery@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

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