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 storyBoris Skorbatcheff passed away in Cardwell in 1987 and left his estate to the Cardwell RSL Sub-Branch, which was his workshop on a block of land on the Cardwell Esplanade. Boris was known locally as “Bob the Russian”. Without this generous donation from this World War One Russian Army veteran, there is little chance Cardwell would have its own Sub-Branch building here at 36 Roma Street.
As the RSL Committee plans future entertainment area extensions and plans a Greenco dinner at the Beachcomber Restaurant for those wonderful “Mud Army” volunteers. Our ability to fundraise, particularly through our Sunday BBQ/Buffet lunches and donations to the various local schools, and many other not-for-profit organisations, it’s important to remember that without the generosity of “Bob the Russian” none of this would be possible.
Appropriately, the bar in the RSL is proudly named “Bob the Russians, Bar”. Bob also has his portrait painted on our large mural. Anyone who reads our booklet on the life and times of Boris Skorbatcheff would think that the Russian story of Dr Zhivago was a very tame affair.
After being promoted to the rank of Sergeant-Major on the 1st of October 1917 when he served with the 100 Black Sea Division, he was invested with the “Order of St George the Martyr, Class 2” for his service to the Empire, above and beyond his call of duty.
We are very proud of our history, our country and our flag, and thanks to our benefactor, we can keep his story alive.
Lest we forget.
Contributed with thanks by Robert Lang, Cardwell RSL Sub-Branch President.
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