Ingham Family Medical Practice

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Hey Hinchinbrook! As part of our weather prep, here’s a quick heads-up from nbn Australia to help keep you informed.

Did you know that nbn Australia provides free community Wi-Fi services at the Ingham Showground and Halifax Hall in disaster or emergency situations!
If you are struggling with your mobile service or internet connectivity, you can go to the site and turn your mobile on to Wi-Fi calling.
That way you can browse the internet and make calls for free.
Instructions for Apple and Android devices below:
• Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-au/108066
• Android: https://support.google.com/phoneapp/answer/2811843?hl=en

In some cases, you can call people over a Wi-Fi connection instead of a mobile carrier. Not all carriers support calls over Wi-Fi. Before you can make calls over Wi-Fi, you'll need to turn on the fea

08/01/2026

Do you need sandbags as part of your preparation?

Council have multiple locations around the Lower Herbert where sand and sandbags have been deployed for residents:

📍Cordelia – Carr's Farm

📍 Halifax – Lancini's Farm Shed at Scott Street (sorry locals it's not near the old servo, apologies for the confusion)

📍 Lucinda – Lions Park, Patterson Parade (near the Coastguard)

📍 Taylors Beach – Progress Park

📍Forrest Beach – Near water tower and skate park

🔨 Residents must bring their own shovels to fill sandbags.

Please call (07) 4776 4600 for any inquiries.

02/01/2026

🌧️ Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 3:22 am AEST on Saturday 3 January 2026
Flood warning number: 7

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⚠️ MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE SATURDAY MORNING

Moderate to heavy rainfall since early last week has caused river level rises across the Herbert catchment, with minor flooding possible along the upper Herbert River at Gleneagle from Saturday morning.

Further moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday afternoon along the lower Herbert River has resulted in renewed river level rises at Abergowrie Bridge, where minor flooding is possible from Saturday morning.

Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend, with renewed river level rises possible across the catchment. This situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.

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🌊 Herbert River to Nash’s Crossing

Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.

No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level and steady.

The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Saturday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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🌊 Herbert River downstream of Nash’s Crossing

Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge.

The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.62 m and rising, below the minor flood level.

The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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📊 Recent river height observations
• Lucinda Offshore Tide: 0.84 m and falling (1:07 am)
• Herbert River at Nash’s Crossing: 2.05 m and falling (2:59 am)
• Herbert River at Zattas: 2.15 m and rising (3:06 am)
• Herbert River at Halifax: 2.31 m and rising (3:13 am)
• Stone River at Peacock Siding: 3.95 m and rising (3:11 am)
• Herbert River at Abergowrie: 4.95 m and rising (2:20 am)
• Herbert River at Gairloch: 5.59 m and rising (3:09 am)
• Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge: 5.62 m and rising (3:03 am)
• Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station: 5.89 m and rising (3:09 am)
• Herbert River at Trebonne: 6.35 m and rising (3:08 am)
• Wild River at Silver Valley: 2.48 m and steady (2:00 am)
• Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls: 2.97 m and steady (2:00 am)
• Herbert River at Gleneagle: 3.05 m and steady (2:00 am)
• Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra: 3.91 m and steady (2:00 am)

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🚫 Safety advice
• Don’t drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater — it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
• Obey road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid flooded roads.
• Check the ABC and local media for updates — conditions can change quickly.

🔗 Local emergency management warnings and advice:
www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings

📞 For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500.
In life-threatening emergencies call 000 (triple zero).

📞 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219.
🌐 Warning, rainfall and river information:
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

🕛 The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday 3 January 2026

31/12/2025

Just a reminder we closed at 2pm today and won’t reopen until Monday.

Happy and safe New Year celebrations!!