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 recent floods wreaked havoc across the region, leaving businesses underwater, and residents without power, but thanks to Ingham Motorcycles & Mowers many members of the community were able to turn on their lights.
As floodwaters surged, the store faced its own battle, with water levels reaching higher than any previous flood in the last 30 years. Despite the challenges, they quickly pivoted to provide assistance where it was needed most.
Generators became essential and owner Christine Pagliuso said they sold 80 generators during the week of the flooding.
With flooding not completely devastating the store, Ingham Motorcycles & Mowers were able to stay open, and people in the community could purchase generators.
With road closures the business had to rely on alternative transport solutions, including Queensland Rail, which played a crucial role in ensuring the generators reached those in need.
The team met with a few flood blocks when trying to transport more generators to the region as they were initially deemed non-essential and were being turned away. Fortunately, they received assistance and Christine expressed her thanks to Nick Dametto MP for his persistence in getting the generators through.
Post flooding, Ingham Motorcyles & Mowers has been busy with requests for repairs and replacements of flood-damaged goods.
"We’re prioritising mowers and generator repairs, people need to cut their grass, and with a threat of a tropical low hanging around people are very nervous about losing power. So the generators are still important,” said Christine.
Christine expects the recovery process is going to be long, she expects anywhere between 12 months to two years, for her store to return to normal operations.
“There’s more damage this time than there was with Cyclone Yasi, the flood just came up so fast, and even people that have lived through this weren't ready for this,” she said.
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