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 storyQueensland Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett, met with cane growers near Ingham today during a visit to the Herbert River region, where many farming families were impacted by flooding earlier this year.
In town for a Community Cabinet meeting and the Link2Country Expo, the Minister also visited a local cane farm to hear directly from growers about the challenges they face and the need for fairer access to disaster support.
CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said the visit was a valuable opportunity to raise ongoing concerns around how disaster recovery rules apply to modern farming businesses.
“Many growers earn a portion of their income through ag-related contracting work like planting or harvesting, but under the current definition of ‘primary producer’, they’re often excluded from support,” Mr Galligan said.
He said this issue became especially clear following the summer flooding, which disrupted farming operations across several cane-growing districts, including Herbert River.
“Growers doing it tough need support that reflects the reality of how they run their businesses today,” Mr Galligan said. “It’s not just about one season – it’s about making the system fairer and more effective going forward.”
CANEGROWERS, in partnership with the Queensland Farmers’ Federation, continues to advocate for a broader, more realistic definition under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
“We appreciate Minister Perrett taking the time to speak with growers on the ground,” Mr Galligan said. “We’ll keep working with both state and federal governments to make sure no grower is left out when disaster strikes."
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