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
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Welcome to the first edition of Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper, it is an absolute honour to bring a newspaper back to the Hinchinbrook community.
My name is Daniel and I will be the go-to guy for everything involving Hinchinbrook. In March of this year, I moved from Adelaide to the Whitsundays, where I have been a Cadet Journalist for Whitsunday Life Newspaper, up until now.
When our Editor-In-Chief, Rachael Smith, asked me if I would like to be part of the launch team for Hinchinbrook Life Newspaper, I said yes almost immediately.
I was eager to take on the responsibility and to meet the Hinchinbrook community, which I was told was lovely.
And, now that I’ve spent a week in the community, I couldn’t agree more!
From my short time in the region already everyone has been incredibly accepting, encouraging, welcoming and warm - thank you all so much for this.
Whilst I am the man here in region, I cannot do anything I do without the amazing team that we have, from Rachael to our Sales Manager Trish (who many of you have already met) to our fantastic Production Manager, Crissy.
I would also like to acknowledge my fellow journalist, Chelsea Ravizza, who is from the Burdekin and will be working with me to write a lot of this newspaper. We also have our Mackay Editor, Amanda Wright, who will be overseeing our in-depth weekly rural section.
In addition, we also have a wonderful team in our central office - Ruby who works as social media manager and production, Ruth our Whitsunday journalist and our three amazing graphic designers Taylor, Lara and Marc.
Lastly, I would like to thank our owners Bec and Paul for providing me with this amazing opportunity.
I cannot wait to learn more about the region and would love your help. If you have a story idea please reach out, and please enjoy this first edition of Hinchinbrook Life.
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