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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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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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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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
Read the full storyThe Ingham Lions Club was founded in December 1961, and chartered successfully in March 1962, providing over 50 years of dedicated volunteer work for the Ingham community.
The Ingham Lions Club are known in the area for their community service work, most recently they were approached by Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Ingham to sell some hot chips for charity and President Colin Dallavanzi said it went extremely well.
“There was lots of people and kids there, it was good to hop in and sell chips,” said Colin.
“We can make some money out of it, and then we give it back to the community later.”
Colin said that the money they raise they donate to non-for-profit organisations but they have also recently donated to the local hospital, and Colin enjoys the feeling of giving back to the community.
“It’s a good feeling when these recipients receive that amount of money, or the funding to purchase what they need, or have been able to get funds to assist their non-for-profit organisation to continue.”
The Ingham Lions Club currently have 40 members and current President Colin Dallavanzi has been in his position for three terms now, but he says presidency is shared amongst members.
“We change over as much as possible to give everyone some experience in leadership,” said Colin.
“It can break down those barriers of the fear of talking in front of people.
“We don't personally teach public speaking as a course but you develop those skills through chairing a project, in becoming a secretary or treasurer or a president.”
The Ingham Lions Club is always on the lookout for more volunteers, if helping the community is something you find inspiring and want to be apart of, contact them, or chat with the friendly Lions at the next community event.
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