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 storyWhen people hear the word mindfulness, they often picture someone sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, breathing deeply… maybe even burning incense? Honestly, that couldn't be further from the truth.
Mindfulness, at its core, simply means paying attention to what's happening right now. It's about stepping out of autopilot and away from the to-do lists, bills and reruns of old conversations, and bringing you back into what's happening right in front of you.
For me, mindfulness is mountain biking. Flying downhill, paying attention to every bump, every turn, every corner, because in that moment, there's no room for overthinking or worrying. It pulls me back to the here and now, giving me space from my thoughts. And we all need space from our own thoughts sometimes.
In Ingham, there are so many ways to be mindful. Maybe it's the breeze on your face when you're fishing or walking along one of the beaches. The steady rhythm of your boots crunching over dry ground or your toes slipping into warm sand. The rumble of a dirt bike or the hum of a haul-out in the distance. It might be as simple as pausing to feel the weight of this newspaper in your hands or noticing how your body feels in the chair as you read.
These moments are all invitations to come back to here, to now.
It sounds simple because it is. Mindfulness isn't just meditation. An easy way to start? Pay attention to the sounds around you right now – how many can you hear? Traffic, people talking, birds singing?
The benefits are backed by science, including lowering stress, reduced anxiety and depression, better sleep, improved focus, and even better physical health. But more than that, it gives you a break from the mental noise – the grocery list, the nosy neighbours' opinions, mulled past conversations, future worries and everything else that takes you away from right now.
You don't need to change what you do or slow down… you just need to be mindful of the moment you're in. So next time you're doing something, anything, take a moment and breathe. Look around and notice what's there and live in that moment for just a small while, enjoying it and grounding yourself in your body.
You're already doing mindfulness, whether you call it that or not. But if you need help getting it started or directed guidance, get in touch and let’s have a chat. Our website is www.tumbleweedtherapies.com.au check out our services. Or contact us via email: intake@tumbleweedtherapies.com or call: 07 4463 8679
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