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 storyResidents across the Cassowary Coast may have noticed an increased police presence over the past week as officers from the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) State Flying Squad returned to the Far North to support local efforts to disrupt and prevent crime.
Running from the 30th of April to the 6th of May, the week-long operation brought specialist officers from the southeast to assist with high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement throughout the region, including in the Cassowary Coast, Cairns and the Tablelands.
The operation comes as part of a broader QPS strategy to reduce property crime, enhance road safety, deter anti-social behaviour and apprehend high-risk domestic and family violence offenders. It also coincides with the start of Domestic Violence Prevention Month, placing a strong emphasis on community awareness and engagement.
Far North District Acting Superintendent Nathan Blain said the additional police resources would allow local officers to continue cracking down on repeat offenders and better protect the communities they serve.
“Far North police are dedicated to protecting their local communities, these additional resources will empower them to continue cracking down on the people causing harm in the region,” Acting Superintendent Blain said.
Crime and Intelligence Command Detective Acting Inspector Teena Rolls said the squad’s presence had proven effective in previous operations and was expected to deliver strong outcomes once again.
“With the operation’s return to the Far North, we anticipate similarly positive outcomes as we work to strengthen safety and reduce crime in the district,” Detective Acting Inspector Rolls said.
“This surge capacity highlights the QPS’ zero-tolerance approach to serious repeat offenders who put Queenslanders at risk, and commitment to reducing crime, and victims of crime.”
The QPS is urging community members across the Cassowary Coast to report suspicious behaviour, support police visibility efforts, and take part in local engagement activities throughout the week.
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