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 storyPremier David Crisafulli was in Ingham last week to talk about the Stronger Homes Program, joined by State Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto MP, State Disaster Recovery Coordinator Andrew Cripps, CEO of GIVIT Chris Staines, and homeowner Mark Hutchinson.
The Premier announced that the Stronger Homes Program was already gaining interest. 300 people expressed their interest in the program, and from Thursday, March 13, they would be able to access it and get back on their feet.
“It enables people to make sure that they don't have to replace the same things to the same standard in their house and expect a different result, it's about working with the insurance industry, working with builders, and making sure that when people are picking up the pieces, that they can do it in a stronger way to make them more resilient for the next time,” said Premier Crisafulli.
“So, it might be lifting a hot water system out of harm's way, lifting your power points, replacing carpets with tiles, doing the little things to make your home stronger.
“But in the end, we want people to be able to live in the communities they love, and we want to make them more resilient.”
Nick Dametto MP said people living in Ingham know that flooding may occur, but thanks to the new Stronger Homes Grant, they can better prepare.
“We know living here in the Hinchinbrook electorate, in the middle of the Hinchinbrook Shire right now, that we are prone to flooding, and this time of year, as you can see right now, it continues to rain,” he said.
“We are in the middle of the wet season, and we usually do build properties here that are actually able to sustain wet weather events, but making sure that we can make them more resilient and stronger for the next round is a win for everybody.”
State Disaster Recovery Coordinator Andrew Cripps was also present at the announcement and said $7.8 million in personal hardship grants had been issued to individuals who have been impacted by the flood event. This included 38,000 applications in multiple regions.
“This represents a boost to people who are trying to get back up on their feet after the impact of the flood event in terms of their personal circumstances,” said Mr Cripps.
“Yesterday (Wednesday 12 March) was an important announcement in terms of the uplift for the grants to businesses and primary producers across the impacted area.
“The Queensland recovery team and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority in particular have spent the last four weeks working diligently to secure the information, the data and the images required for the Queensland Government to make applications to the Commonwealth for uplift in those grants to businesses and primary producers.”
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