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 storyFor four and a half years the team at Bakehouse on Central has been cooking up treats, and at this time of year their delicious Fruit Cake and delectable Christmas Puddings are extremely popular.
Both items are available now and throughout the festive period, as well as plenty of fresh bread, and other Christmas goodies.
In fact, Bakehouse on Central is now taking orders for anything you might need for your Christmas parties and gatherings. From sweet treats including Italian Biscuits, Crostoli, Gingerbread Biscuits, Christmas decorated Iced Cupcakes and more.
In addition, for the first time, this year Bakehouse on Central is offering a new dessert option for your Christmas lunch. Indulge in a refreshing Cassata, a frozen ice-cream dessert, that spreads Christmas cheer inside and out, and best of all it makes the dessert at Christmas lunch easy.
Co-owner of Bakehouse on Central, Serra Previtera said she loves Christmas especially the family time.
“We come from a traditional Sicilian background, and all of our family are here, so we are very lucky to have a big Christmas family gathering,” she said.
“Getting together and eating lots of traditional food, plus keeping that tradition alive – is my favourite part.”
Bakehouse on Central also have a loyalty program for customers, for every seven coffees you buy, you receive one for free, and it’s the same for loaves of Café sized bread.
Open in the build-up to Christmas, Bakehouse on Central is then closed from Wednesday 25th December and will reopen Monday 13th January.
The team at Bakehouse on Central wish all Hinchinbrook residents and loyal customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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