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 storyHiya Hinchinbrook Shire! Gosh another long weekend and I hope everyone had a great one. I for one, am anticipating the library's reopening as having a good book to read over a long weekend is just the best kind of activity to pass the time.
Speaking of literature, you may have noticed that we have started a new feature - the Creative Corner!
This is where we aim to highlight local artistic and cultural talent and give them the recognition they deserve through the publication. So, if you have a poem, short story, comic or another form of creative writing we would love to hear from any and all aspiring artists. Send them to my email at victoria@lifepublishinggroup.com and I will let you know if your work has been selected to be featured in the newspaper.
Creative writing is a passion of mine, and I love experiencing it in all the forms it can take such as theatre, movies, songs, and of course in books. I have even turned my own hand at writing a few stories myself. I love the traditional way of writing by scribbling down my ideas as they pop into my head, or making a note to develop upon later. Sometimes I will even add a little drawing to really get the idea down right.
What's your creative process?
Victoria
Fun Fact: The American author Mark Twain not only owned many cats, but also rented them when he couldn't travel with his own. He even refused to associate with people who didn't like cats.
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