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 Herbert River Men’s Shed has been operating in Ingham since 2012, and they have a focus on men’s health through building various metal or woodwork projects.
President of the Herbert River Men’s Shed Dave Willoughby said the main priority of Men’s Shed is for men to talk about their health with each other.
“We plot along this table here and some of the guys get together and tell each other their troubles, and that's why Men’s Shed is all about men talking shoulder to shoulder in a husband’s day care centre, type of thing,” said Dave.
“Men's health is the charter of the Australian Men's Sheds Association, and we follow through with that.
Dave explains there have been occasions they’ve invited a doctor to attend a meeting so they could answer any questions the group may have.
“We got the doctor to talk about prostrate cancer and by the time the doctor had finished, he'd answered every question from the blokes on prostrate, heart health and all sorts of other stuff.”
While men’s health is at the heart of the group, so too is contributing to the local community.
Member of Herbert River Men’s Shed Ian Merritt said they are approached with a variety of projects.
“We do the odd commission job, we do stuff for ourselves and we occasionally go out and do some work for the hub on a semi-professional basis,” he said.
“If the kindy brings in something, we tend to fix it for them.
“I guess you could say it’s community service for what is worthy or eligible.”
The Herbert River Men’s Shed, build and make repairs to various different items, but Ian said they try to not compete against other businesses.
“We do a little bit of commission work but we try very significantly to stay away from competing against any local businesses,” said Ian.
“We do the sort of stuff that they're not likely to do.”
Members of the Herbert River Men’s Shed. Photo credit Daniel Heggie
Photo credit: Daniel Heggie
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