14 August 2019

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Delegation Adovcates for the North Taking North Queensland Bio-Energy able energy generation to visitors and indicates side track is constructed the Ingham Arts Festival. to Canberra (NQBE) Project and ongo- with the office of the - En the various trails through- to accommodate haulouts The Ingham Arts Festival I recently took part in the ing challenges with insur- ergy Minister, the Honour- out the wetlands. Addition- and minimise any impacts began in 1990 and con- northern Mayor’s delega- ance. able Angus Taylor, given al information is available on local harvesting opera- tinues to foster and en- tion to Canberra over the Productive meetings were the Government’s current from the signage via Quick tions. courage opportunities for period Monday 29 July to also held with Minister for attention to energy policy. Response (QR) codes lo- Repairs and refurbish- local youth to participate Wednesday 31 July 2019. Trade, Tourism and Invest- All parties were interest- cated on the signs. ments to the Macknade in the Arts. Thank you to ed in what we had to say the Committee who have The aim of the delegation ment Palm Creek Boardwalk - Bridge and Kirks Bridge and indicated that issues organised the events was to continue promot- and Minister for Water The boardwalk behind In- are also expected to com- raised would be looked at. throughout the week, we ing our advocacy program Resources, Drought, Rural gham State School, along mence in the next two We are continuing to feed look forward to another to the new Morrison Gov- Finance and Natural Di- the Palm Creek walkway weeks, again efforts are further information to the great community event. ernment and to acquaint sasters , has been completed. The being made to ensure min- Ministers as requested. members of the Govern- Deputy Opposition Leader walkway refreshes the imal impact of the works ment with Hinchinbrook’s Richard Marles, and the It was an invaluable oppor- walking area for people on traffic and haulout op- Ramon Jayo priorities for diversification Office of Opposition Lead- tunity to also meet with the using the Palm Creek area erations. Mayor and job creation. Across er Anthony Albanese on di- High Commissioner to Sin- for exercise and recre- Ingham Arts Festival versification opportunities gapore Kwok Fook Seng ation. the three day delegation This weekend will see the presenting in the sugar where discussions were to Parliament House, 15 Lucinda and Forrest Beach beginning of activities for different meetings were industry through bio-fu- focused upon leveraging Foreshores - The Lucinda held with federal leaders tures, high value cropping the Singapore and Forrest Beach fore- and representatives from through irrigation capabil- Military Training Initiative shore clean up works have across the political divide. ity and the need to assist for North Queensland ag- now been completed. Soil smaller coastal Council’s ricultural produce produc- A positive round-table top dressing will com- such as Hinchinbrook with tion exporting businesses, was held with Minister for mence at Forrest Beach shoreline sedimentation and aviation attraction. Northern Australia Matt after the Forrest Beach issues. Canavan, Minister for In- Works Updates Markets at the end of Au- digenous Australians Ken We also took the opportu- TYTO Wetlands Wayfind- gust. Wyatt, based nity to press the need and ing Signage - The Installa- Bridges - Works at Ballies Senator Susan McDon- obvious benefits for crops tion of Wayfinding signage Bridge are scheduled to ald focused upon creat- such as sugar cane to be within TYTO Wetlands has recommence within the ing economic opportuni- seriously considered as a been finalised. The new next two weeks. The works ties including the North suitable source for renew- signage provides direction will include ensuring a North Queensland delegates meet with Minister for Northern Australia, .

Public Notice - Invasive Plants Public Notice - Approved Animal and Animals Surveillance Inspection Program DID YOU KNOW? Program Did you know that for non urgent issues Council will be conducting a Surveillance Program An Approved Inspection Program for animal you can Request a Service, Make an for invasive biosecurity matter within the management will be taking place throughout the Enquiry or Report an Issue online with Hinchinbrook Shire from 1 September 2019 to Hinchinbrook Shire Local Government Area. Council at any time. The purpose of the program is to confirm 30 November 2019. the presence, or determine the extent of the Inspections will take place during this period Find out more by visiting presence, of invasive biosecurity matter within the between 8.00am and 6.00pm weekdays, and Council’s website, Make a Hinchinbrook Shire Local Government Area. 8.00am and midday on weekends. Request Page. This program will be focusing on, but will not be The program will monitor compliance with dog limited to, the following species: Pond Apple, registration throughout the Shire and will allow for Acacia glauca, Thunbergia, Hygrophila, Mikania authorised officers to inspect properties within Opera Queensland and Hinchinbrook Shire Council present vine, Singapore Daisy, Feral Pigs, Wild Dogs and the local government area for compliance in Yellow Crazy Ants. relation to animal management. The scope of program is to monitor compliance with Further information regarding the program is Biosecurity Act 2014, to ensure all people who deal available on Council’s website, Pets and Animals with invasive biosecurity matter, or are a carrier, SONGS page or alternatively information can be obtained are meeting their obligations as identified in the from Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street Hinchinbrook Local Government Area Biosecurity Ingham. Plan. TO DIE The program will commence on 31 August 2019 and will continue to 31 August 2020. The Hinchinbrook Shire Council Invasive Plants and Animals Program will be available for inspection FOR and/or purchase at the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham. Building Customer Loyalty Songs To Die For is a cheeky, celebratory Should you require any further information or and Spend and ultimately reverend look at Opera’s clarification concerning this matter, please contact relationship with the art of dying. Council’s Pest Management Officer, Matt Buckman Presented by Russel Boswell, BozOz on 4776 4607. Date: Monday, 2 September 2019 6.30pm, 23 August 2019 - TYTO Precinct Time: 5.30pm to 8.00pm Adults $20, Children $10. Bookings Cost: $25.00 including light supper Essential. For more information on the Think Business Series, or to book your spot please visit Council’s website, Tickets are now on sale and can be Economic Development, Business Workshops purchased from the Hinchinbrook Way page. website, bit.ly/HSCSongsToDieFor.

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