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 storyAs the Hinchinbrook Shire continues to recover and adapt following the 2025 severe weather season, the importance of reflective, community-driven planning cannot be overstated.
In support of ongoing preparedness and resilience-building, the Hinchinbrook Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), in partnership with Council, has released a survey for community feedback — a purposeful step toward capturing local insights and experiences following this year’s major weather events.
The survey seeks to understand how residents across the region prepared for, responded to, and recovered from recent severe weather. This information will directly inform future disaster planning and decision-making, helping to shape emergency messaging, preparedness campaigns, support accessibility, and service delivery moving forward.
Recognising that each household and circumstance is different, the survey captures a wide range of lived experiences — including those of carers, people with disabilities, families, and individuals living in remote or isolated areas.
By doing so, Council and the LDMG aim to ensure that emergency planning and response measures reflect the unique needs and challenges of the Hinchinbrook community.
The survey also offers residents an opportunity to contribute beyond feedback, with the option to express interest in future disaster preparedness training or planning initiatives.
While the path to recovery continues, so too does Council’s commitment to improving safety, preparedness, and community resilience through meaningful engagement and informed planning.
Council strongly encourages all residents to participate — either by clicking the link on the Hinchinbrook Disaster Information Facebook page, scanning the QR code on the front page of the paper, or visiting Council for a hard copy.
We welcome all feedback by 6:00 pm on Sunday, 20 July 2025, and thank everyone who takes the time to provide this important insight.
Each response helps strengthen our collective ability to face future events — together, and with greater confidence.
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