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 storyLink2Country Expo and Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook
What a massive weekend just gone. Many events were hosted and there definitely was something for people of all ages to participate in and enjoy. The inaugural Link2Country Expo at the Ingham Showgrounds was brilliant with trade displays, machinery, markets and entertainment galore. Friday was exceptional for the students of our district, with great interest in the Find Your Future programs, and interaction with the many tradies and other business people on site willing to share their knowledge on career and employment opportunities and pathways right here in our district for our future development. Congratulations to Nicole Chiesa and her team for putting on such an inspiring exposition of our district. Well done girls.
Weekend Activities
The beaches and water ways of our district were also very busy over the weekend with two classic fishing competitions running hot. The annual Taylors Beach Family Fishing Tournament was again an outstanding success, with around 285 competitors registered and enjoying a truly family orientated classic that saw the young ones this year show the oldies what fishing was all about. Congratulations to the Taylors Beach Progress Association on yet another fantastic event. Over in the Channel Country, the more serious Annual Hinchinbrook Catch and Release Tournament hosted by the Ingham Rod and Reel Association saw 98 competitors compete for the title of Champion Angler. This year the winning combination was Brody Lamb and Dion Darr. The two day contest saw 305 barra boated.
Congratulations to the organisers of the competitions for putting on such great events, bringing much enjoyment and opportunity of fellowship to our community.
To round the weekend off, we had Junior Rugby League at the Crushers on Saturday and Ingham Soccer Club hosting the regional competition on Friday night. Throw in the old time dancing at Stone River Hall on Saturday night, and you will see that there truly was something for everyone to enjoy.
A big thank you to the committees and organisers of all events. Without you and your drive to support our communities, things would simply not happen.
Commencement of Crushing Season
Just a reminder to all that the sugar cane season is upon us with a scheduled commencement of crushing announced for 10 June 2025. For anyone new to our district, this means increased traffic activity on our local roads with cane haul outs and harvesters travelling about getting cane from paddock to rail and cane trains crossing roads at established intersections throughout the district. Wilmar has indicated that cane train movements can be expected well before the tenth, due to logistical and training reasons, so be on the lookout for them now.
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