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 storyThe Hinchinbrook Unit PCYC Emergency Services Cadets have resumed studies and over the last couple of weeks have been getting back into the swing of normality.
Emergency Services Cadets Local Cadet Coordinator Mark Regazzoli said that during the floods his cadets went above and beyond.
Mark noted that Keldon Fletcher was instrumental and stepped up during the event.
“Keldon was virtually thrown in at the deep end because there were no available agile wardens available for Lucinda,” said Mark.
“Keldon and his mother stepped up and took on that role and responsibility to go around and make sure everyone was okay, food was delivered, and all the messages got out that needed to.”
Mark is also proud of his other cadets too. His other cadets had just completed their Get Ready training, and they implemented the training in the flooding event.
“Most of them would have been aware of what they had to do and how they had to perform,” said Mark.
“Those that have returned, we have had to talk to them in our debrief to see how they went and what they did and all I can say is I think that I'm more impressed with some of the cadets than some of the adults that went through this!
“The cadets were definitely on the ball, and they had their mindset about what they should be doing and how they should be going about it. Not only during the flood, but in post recovery as well.”
The training is done every year as a precaution with refresher included too, this year it was completed the week before the flooding event.
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