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 storySenator Gerard Rennick from People First Party was in Ingham last Thursday to get the word out about what his party is all about.
He said that peoples main concern was the direction is heading in.
“They feel as though the Australian or the major parties aren't putting Australians first. They're putting foreign interests first,” he explained.
“They're looking for parties who have solutions and can actually provide some vision and direction, vision in where they want the country to be, and that is ultimately a country that can stand on its own two feet to be prosperous, and make sure that our children get the same opportunities their forefathers gave to us.”
Senator Rennick said that the people’s concerns align with his parties policies entirely.
“We want to protect the individual and the families,” he said.
“We want to lower taxes. We want smaller government. We want to give greater choice in childcare and superannuation, and we want the government to get back to doing those big macro things like building infrastructure and funding it domestically in order to make sure we keep the wealth here.”
Describing their party's approach, the Senator Rennick said, "Our point of difference is that we are solutions-focused, but we also want to be very professional and polished and measured in how we go about dealing with our colleagues in Canberra.”
“We need to adopt a collaborative approach that we can influence outcomes, rather than a combative approach.
“We want to be a different minor party. We want to be collaborative. We want to be progressive. We want to have solutions, rather than complain about the problems.”
With a background including a Masters of Tax Law, a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Masters of Applied Finance, the candidate said they are well-prepared to address the economic challenges Australia faces.
The candidate also advocated for lower immigration, the removal of renewable energy subsidies, the establishment of an independent judicial commission, and stronger protections for whistleblowers.
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