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 storyGood news for the Dungeness and Lucinda community with the completion of Stage 1 renovations at the Channel Inn, marked by the much-anticipated re-opening of the Channel Inn Shop. A sister business to the locally owned Lucinda Store, run by the Fortini family, the shop’s return is a modest yet meaningful boost for locals, day-trippers, and visitors passing through on their way to the boat ramp.
The shop is now more spacious and better stocked, offering a range of goods designed to meet the needs of both the local community and those heading out on the water. You'll find boating essentials such as life jackets, flares, anchors, winch handles, ratchet straps, bait, crab pots and fishing tackle, alongside everyday conveniences like grocery essentials, cold drinks, barista-made coffee, and grab-and-go food including hotbox items, fresh sandwiches, ready-made antipasto platters and deli goods.
To make meal planning easier for those staying in the area, enjoy a handy range of house-made frozen pizzas, ravioli, frozen seafood, and locally sourced meat from Chiesa Butchers. There’s also a large walk-in bottleshop fridge to quench that traveller’s thirst!
The Channel Inn Shop also provides 24-hour access to fuel bowsers and bags of ice. With regular store trading hours of 6am to 6pm, they offer early access for early risers and boaties getting a head start on the day.
The Fortini family’s continued investment in Lucinda and Dungeness reflects their deep, local ties and quiet commitment to keeping the essentials close to home. This re-opening is just the beginning of a bigger plan for the Channel Inn, and locals are already excited for what’s still to come but for now, it’s great to see the lights back on at the Channel Inn Shop.
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