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 storyThe past week has seen relentless rain and severe weather, with the full extent of the damage becoming clearer by the day. Approximately 30,000 properties, stretching from the Tableland to the Burdekin, have faced power disruptions due to flooding, high winds, fallen trees, and landslides.
Ergon Energy Networks dedicated teams have already restored power to over 20,000 of those properties, and today, they are focusing their efforts on the most heavily impacted and hardest-to-reach areas.
Currently, 6,778 customers in flood-affected Hinchinbrook LGA remain without power, and restoring service to these areas is the primary focus of operations.
More than 100 field staff from outside the impacted region are supporting local crews, with 20 specialists working directly at the critical Ingham substation. This substation is vital, supplying power to nearly 7,000 homes and businesses. Broader network assessments, both overhead and underground, are also underway, with hopes to complete these inspections today, weather permitting.
Meanwhile, generation teams are stationed in Lucinda, where the barge has been a lifeline for both supplies and crews. Efforts to support power generation are continuing at key sites identified by the Local Disaster Management Group.
In addition to ongoing restoration work, Ergon Energy are tackling other significant outages. Crews are back in Cardwell, and progress continues at Ollera Creek, where the installation of a large second pole is scheduled for today.
Work is also being coordinated with Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Transport and Main Roads (TMR) teams on bridge repairs.
Travel throughout the region remains a significant challenge. There is currently no road access between Ingham and Cardwell, Halifax, or Lucinda, nor between Halifax and Macknade.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s forecasts are being closely monitored, as further heavy rainfall would only complicate the situation. Additionally, low cloud cover is hindering helicopter patrols and supply deliveries.
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