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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How nice is it to see some blue skies? Watching the community start to reconnect, people start to move around town and the overwhelming support people are giving each other has been incredibly heart-warming to witness.
At the end of last week, I went on my own journey of reconnection. Before accepting the position here, I used to live in the Whitsundays and worked for our sister publication Whitsunday Life Newspaper. While I was there, my grandparents (who live in the UK) booked tickets to visit me . . . in the Whitsundays.
Obviously, this would not usually be a problem, in fact I was looking forward to the scenic drive down the coast. But with recent flooding events impacting the whole coast, I had a difficult decision to make.
Knowing that the road between Ayr and Home Hill was closed to all traffic, other than semi-trailers – if I started the journey south – would I actually make it to the Whitsundays?
The previous week I had been worried about Ollera Creek Bridge, and when it opened, I was thrilled. When the Burdekin flooded at Plantation Creek, it was yet another setback for me!
On Wednesday afternoon, however, I learned that trucks were ferrying cars across the river so I made the decision to leave as soon as I could. I rushed to Ayr, arriving at 6pm, just as they closed the crossing for the night! I was too late! But fortunate to get a hotel room locally.
Up early the next morning, I was down at the crossing at 6.30am to begin searching for a truck to take me across Plantation Creek. Almost four hours later and $300 poorer, I made it across the floodwaters.
Later that morning I had made it to the Whitsundays and, I am pleased to report, I spent a wonderful weekend with my family and I miss them all already.
Tomorrow I will return to the region, and I am looking forward to being back on the ground continuing to bring you full coverage of the flood recovery.
Daniel
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