TOP NEWS

Government Inaction Has Flying Foxes In Fight For Survival

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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Ingham Pauses To Honour Fallen Police Officers

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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HINCHINBROOK Cadets Shine At ESCAPE Week In Brisbane

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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Compassion On Wheels

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

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Stories Of The Flood Waters

February 11, 2025

Doug Ladner Bridge at the peak height of the floods New Bridge near the hospital. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
Lovell Street guys delivering fuel and generators. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
The Hospital, Mcillwraith Street, Ingham State Primary School and the swimming pool street photo by Melissa Groundwater
Clay Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
Looking at St Mary Mackillop Early Learning Centre at Hopkins Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
“Only good for ducks” weather on Clay Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
New Doug Ladner Bridge on 2nd February. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Palm Creek, which crosses town. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Looking down Herbert Street from United Service station and the town clock
Gino Parise Reserve near Palm Creek which flows behind Ingham State Primary School. Photo credit: Mingon Family
From JL Kelly Theatre looking down Bruce highway on 2nd February. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Palm Creek, which flows through town with an ice box stuck on the bridge
Doug Ladner Bridge. Photo credit: Mingon Family

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Lions Launch Disaster Recovery Fund For Flood-Affected Families
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Hinchinbrook Thanks Senior Sergeant Geoff Bormann For His Service
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Out of the Floods, Come the Warmbloods
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