Queensland records one millionth boating licence

The remaining one per cent live interstate or overseas.

Queensland has a strong boating safety record, but recent years have seen increases in marine incidents, including tragic fatalities.

This was partly due to the increase in boating activity during the COVID-19 lockdown, which sadly was coupled with a rise in boat-related incidents.

In each of the past four years, fatalities have been in double figures, with 15 lives lost last year.

Just as on our roads, boating has a "fatal five" behaviours which can lead to incidents and fatalities.

These are failure to keep a proper lookout, failure to carry safety equipment - mainly lifejackets - speeding, poor trip planning and alcohol or drug use.

Failure to wear lifejackets has been a major factor in marine fatalities.

Between 2011 and 2020, marine incidents resulted in 47 people drowning, with 35 of these not wearing lifejackets.

“The Palaszczuk Government is investing $185.3 million in marine infrastructure, including boat ramps, floating walkways, pontoons and dredging projects over the next four years so it's no surprise Queenslanders are hitting our waterways more than even before.” Said Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey MP.

"Getting a licence is the first step to being safer on the water but taking personal responsibility in operating a vessel at a safe speed, keeping a proper lookout and carrying the right safety gear need to be top of mind every time you go out.

"Our message to licence holders, whether they've had their licences for 30 days or 30 years, is to be mindful of the fatal five but, above all, keep your speed down, plan your trip carefully and wear lifejackets. Especially when in rough conditions, at night or when boating alone.

“Queensland provides some of the world's best recreational boating experiences from the tip of Cape York, down through the Great Barrier Reef and the Gold Coast.

"Queensland has many spectacular boating areas, including Moreton Bay which is near my electorate. Queensland is the country's boating mecca for both tourism and industry.

"It shows boating is as much a part of the Queensland lifestyle as going to the footy or hosting a barbecue."

"The Early Years" Exhibition On Display, Baby Welcoming Ceremony, Ingham Family History Association Inc. Annual General Meeting and Tea and Trivia

World Lymphoedema Day

On Monday 6 March 2023 Council celebrated World Lymphoedema Day by dying the Rotary Park fountain blue to acknowledge this campaign and those affected.

Lymphoedema is a chronic and permanent swelling of one or more body parts and is more than just a physical condition as it can be debilitating and disfiguring, affecting people both emotionally and psychologically.

The Lymphoedema Association Australia is raising awareness about lymphoedema through the campaign 'Shine a Light on Lymphoedema'.

For further information, please visit www.lymphaustralia.org.au.

International Women's Day

Wednesday 8 March 2023 was International Women's Day (IWD), with this year's campaign theme being #EmbraceEquity.

IWD is a day to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity.

IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere.

The Rotary Park Fountain was dyed purple to acknowledge International Women's Day. Worldwide, everyone, everywhere can step forward to truly #EmbraceEquity.

For further information, please visit www.internationalwomensday.com.

"The Early Years" Exhibition

The opening night of “The Early Years” Exhibition, a salute to Charters Towers and District, presented by

Artist Jim Arena was held on Friday 10 March 2023.

Council thanks the residents who attended the opening night, and a special thank you goes to the Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook for the bar service and Heaven Scent Flowers and Gifts for catering.

Reminder, the exhibition will be on display until 4.00pm Tuesday 4 April 2023 at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.

Emergency Alerts

Emergency Alert is a national telephone warning system.

It is one of the ways that police, fire and emergency services can warn a community of a likely or actual emergency.

Please do not ignore these messages.

The caller ID or phone number may appear as +61 444 444 444. It will come directly to your landline telephone as a voice message, or to your mobile phone as a text message.

The Fabelmans (M)

Loosely based on Spielberg's childhood growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, from age seven to eighteen, a young man named Sammy Fabelman discovers a shattering family secret, and explores how the power of movies help us see the truth about each other and ourselves.

Date: Saturday 18 March 2023

Time: 10.30am

Where: JL Kelly Theatre 76 Townsville Road Ingham

Cost: $10 - $15

Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania (M)

When Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with Hope's parents, Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne, and Scott's daughter, Cassie, are accidentally sent to the Quantum Realm, they soon find themselves exploring the Realm, interacting with strange new creatures.

Date: Saturday 18 March 2023

Time: 2.30pm

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15 Babylon (MA 15+)

An original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart.

A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.

Date: Saturday 18 March 2023

Time: 6.30pm

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15

Women Talking (M)

The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. Through the backstory, we see a community of women come together to figure out how they might move forward together to build a better world for themselves and their children.

Stay and fight or leave. They will not do nothing.

Public Meeting

Date: Sunday 19 March 2023

Time: 10.30am

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15

Magic Mike's Last Dance (M)

"Magic" Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he cannot refuse...and an agenda all her own.

With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he and the roster of hot new dancers he'll have to whip into shape be able to pull it off?

Date: Sunday 19 March 2023

Time: 2.30pm

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15

Baby Welcoming Ceremony

Have you registered your child for the First 5 Forever Underwater Wonderland Baby Welcoming Ceremony yet?

Register your child today to be officially welcomed into the Hinchinbrook community. Connect with the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, and find valuable information and resources to assist with your child's development.

Date: Saturday 25 March 2023

Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm

A public meeting is hereby convened to consider arrangements for the commemoration of ANZAC Day 2023.

A public meeting is to be held at the RSL Club rooms, Hawkins Street Ingham at 5.30pm Thursday 16 March 2023

Interested persons and representatives of local organisations are welcome to attend.

Should any person require further information, please contact Council.

Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre 73 - 75 McIlwraith Street Ingham

To RSVP, please visit Council's website, Events Calendar page https://bit.ly/41DC0H5.

Ingham Family History Association Inc. Annual General Meeting

Important notice to all members. The Ingham Family History Association Inc. will be holding their Annual General Meeting as follows:

Date: Monday 27 March 2023

Time: 10.00am

Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre

Tea and Trivia

Tea and Trivia is back and ready to rumble starting this month!

Come along to Tea and Trivia and enjoy locally baked delights, mind bobbling trivia and a chance to catch up with friends and family.

Date: Friday 31 March 2023

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre

Cost: $10 per person

Bookings are essential! Please ensure you purchase a ticket three days prior to each event from Council's Main Office during business hours.

For further information, please visit Council's website, Events Calendar page.

Tea & Trivia

Come along

Date: Friday 31 March 2023

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham QLD 4850

$10 Per person