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 storyLocal artist Lavinia has once again brought colour, culture, and community spirit to the Hinchinbrook region through her latest mural projects, including a vibrant depiction of Lucinda’s waterways, commissioned by the Lucinda Progress Association and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
The new artwork is a “sister mural” to Lavinia’s previous creation at Borrello Park. While the earlier mural focused on the coral reef system, this latest piece turns its attention inland, celebrating the mangroves, river systems, and the incredible array of aquatic life that call them home.
A key highlight of the project was the community painting day, where around 150 locals of all ages came together to contribute to the mural under Lavinia’s guidance.
“The community day was fantastic,” she said. “Afterwards, I spent the next couple of weeks adding all the details—the little elements, the layers of paint, and the finishing touches. Now we have this beautiful, vibrant mural that really showcases our local waterways."
There are fish depicted such as the Mangrove Jack, lots of little Archerfish, Coral Trout, a Mudcrab on the other side, Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Barramundi, and even a Sleepy Cod. There’s even a Grunter based on a fish that Lavinia’s own son caught. When he reeled it in, she just knew she had to paint it.
In addition to her work in Lucinda, Lavinia has finished a major commission in Tully, where she painted a massive mural to mark Tully Sugar’s 100th anniversary.
"They commissioned me to paint a massive, almost 30-meter by five-meter high wall, celebrating not just the sugar industry, but the Tully area itself as well, including the people who work the land and live there. It’s been wonderful."
Through her murals, Lavinia continues to combine storytelling, natural beauty, and community engagement, creating lasting legacies that bring people together and honour the unique landscapes of North Queensland.
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