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 storyFollowing the weather events of February and March, support for community members impacted and looking for assistance is still available at the Hinchinbrook Information and Referral Centre at 73-81 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Representatives from Community Recovery and Lifeline are available at the Centre Monday to Friday, with other government agency representatives having a presence there on a periodic basis. The community are encouraged to visit the Centre if they are still seeking assistance with matters such as assistance to complete Government Grant applications. This includes Support for Business, financial counselling, wellness coach, GIVIT assistance, Legal Aid, enquiries relating to rebuilding guidelines or any assistance relating to how the recovery process in the Hinchinbrook Shire can support local residents.
As the weeks are passing and the weather improves, preparation for the cane harvest, event and tourist visitation season is well underway. This increased activity in the farming, milling, sporting and hospitality sectors will assist the community in continuing the recovery journey back to the “new normal” of life post event.
Showcasing all the wonderful attractions on offer in the Shire, through several national television shows that have filmed and live broadcast from around the district, facilitates communications to the wider national audience, reminding them Hinchinbrook is ready and excited to again welcome visitors back for another year.
It is indeed encouraging to witness the return of sporting and social competitions, art and culture and the start of the major event season. These social outings provide the community with opportunities to reconnect, share experiences and enjoy more optimistic occasions with each other.
These progressions by no means suggest that the community has overcome all the challenges they have been facing during and since the weather event. However, as we navigate the pathway to full recovery, it is important to acknowledge what has been experienced, plan what can be improved and essential to have a positive vision for the future that can be worked toward achieving.
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