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Government Inaction Has Flying Foxes In Fight For Survival

James Cook University (JCU) researchers are calling for urgent government support to protect the spectacled flying-fox from extinction as new and escalating threats push the species closer to the brink. Despite their reputation as noisy and messy neighbours, spectacled flying-foxes play a vital role in the survival of Australia’s rainforests, travelling vast distances to pollinate flowers and spread seeds at levels unmatched by any other species. JCU adjunct associate professor Noel Preece sai

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Ingham Pauses To Honour Fallen Police Officers

National Police Remembrance Day Today, the community of Ingham came together to pay tribute to the brave men and women of the Queensland Police Service who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The National Police Remembrance Day Service, held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, offered a solemn and poignant moment for reflection, remembrance, and respect. Since 1861, 151 Queensland Police officers have lost their lives while protecting and serving communities across the state.

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HINCHINBROOK Cadets Shine At ESCAPE Week In Brisbane

Each year, a team of Hinchinbrook Emergency Services Cadets travels to Brisbane to attend the prestigious ESCAPE Week, a program that brings together cadets from across Queensland to experience life at multiple emergency services. This year, three Hinchinbrook cadets participated: two senior cadets attending as leaders and one as a program participant, accompanied by Cadet Coordinator Mark Regazzoli. The week kicked off at Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), Bribie Island, where cadets underwent an

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Compassion On Wheels

The Hurley Bus Since launching in December last year, the Hurley Bus has already completed more than 400 bookings, providing free transport for elderly, frail, and palliative community members. The service, run entirely by volunteers through the Ingham Palliative Carers Committee, offers a safe, reliable, and compassionate way for people to stay connected and attend important appointments. The eight-seat bus is wheelchair accessible and travels throughout Ingham, the surrounding districts, Card

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"A MOTHER'S PLEA"

June 3, 2025

From an advertisement for War Savings Certificates, issued by the Department of Information 1 July 1941.

I should no longer excuse myself, as a woman, from facing up to, and thinking about, the full horror that threatens my home, my family, my children.

I believe that if my children are to grow up loving the freedom that I have always loved, then the time must come for me to fight as best I can.

I believe that if my husband, son or daughter are at work on War production then their strength, energy and peace of mind are my responsibility because it is on the ability of the worker to produce, and keep on producing through long days, long months and, God forbid, long years that our ultimate peace with happiness rests.

I believe that only then can I face my children and say "I have done all that it lies in my power to save your freedom"

In World War 1 it was said Australian soldiers taught the world what courage meant. In the peace and security of Australia those who were unable to join proved their patriotism by lending to the Commonwealth War Loans on a scale which made Australia famous for its generosity.

Commonwealth of Australia War Savings Certificate 1 pound. Photo credit: Australian War Memorial website (www.awm.gov.au)

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