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 storyOne of Hinchinbrook’s most iconic facilities is getting a facelift, with reconstruction works now underway on the ramp up to the Lucinda Jetty. Originally constructed in 1979, the Lucinda Jetty has been a vital asset to the region, and now after more than four decades of service the concrete structure that forms the ramp is being replaced to ensure it continues to serve the local sugar industry for many years to come.
The works form part of Sugar Terminals Limited’s (STL) $30 million investment in the Lucinda Jetty over the next 5 years. STL’s Assets and Engineering Manager, Richard Hughes said “This project will give the structure another 50 years of life and ensure safety for heavy vehicles accessing the offshore wharf to maintain the conveyor and the shiploader”.
STL’s terminal operator QSL Operations has engaged Townsville-based construction company CivilPlus to perform the work. Locals and visitors are advised that construction traffic will increase along Bruce Parade and that vacant Port land adjacent to the Sugar Terminal is being used for the contractor’s office and staging area. During the construction, access to the beach will be restricted, but alternate pedestrian pathways will be made available when possible.
QSL Operations Asset Services Manager, Monica Accornero said "While there may be some disruptions, we are committed to keeping the community informed and ensuring the works are completed as smoothly and safely as possible."
The project also brings positive impacts beyond the jetty itself. Workers have been brought into the Hinchinbrook region to assist with the construction, providing a boost to the local economy through accommodation, supplies, and services.
CivilPlus’s Senior Project Manager, Steve Olsen said “"We are proud that STL has trusted CivilPlus to deliver this important project, and we look forward to creating a long-lasting relationship with the sugar terminals".
The project team will provide regular updates throughout the construction works.
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