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 storyThis week is the final chance for the business community to complete their preparation for the end-of-financial-year planning. End of financial year is always a busy time for reflection on the year to date, reviewing how the business is tracking and working with your financial professionals to plan for how to best move the business forward.
In light of the very challenging start to this calendar year and backing up from two already difficult years in the agricultural sector, this planning process may be more crucial to many business owners this year than it historically has been for some time.
An important part of managing any size business operations is the constant review of all operations, from consumer demand and stock levels to economic trends, marketing strategies and budget considerations. Chamber encourages all businesses, regardless of their size, to put some time aside to prioritise this review process in their business at this time of year and to seek the guidance of their financial professionals to support owners to achieve the best business outcomes moving into the end of the financial year.
Last Saturday saw Chamber host the June Markets at the Mosaic in the Ingham CBD. This event was again exceptionally well attended, both by stallholders and the general public, both from locals and visitors. Surveys conducted on the day again record that more than 35% of visitors to the markets came from postcodes outside of 4850 and included state, national and international visitors.
With more stallholders than ever this month, the popularity of the markets continues to grow, with feedback reporting visitors are making a day trip or weekend visit to the shire to enjoy all that is on offer locally. Chamber continues to survey stallholders, visitors and the broader retail community to understand the impact of the markets, what is being done well and where there is room for improvement, as we constantly strive to deliver a product that will not only support businesses but will also bring visitation to the Shire.
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