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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Young Queensland Artists Invited To Unleash Their Creativity

June 3, 2025

The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre has extended an invitation to children and young people across the state to pick up their pencils, paints, and creativity for a Queensland-wide art competition in celebration of children’s rights.

Proudly presented by Children’s Rights Queensland and supported by the Queensland Family and Child Commission, this exciting initiative invites young artists to respond to the theme, “Every Queensland child is loved, respected and has their rights upheld”.

The competition encourages anyone between the ages of 0 to 25years to express their ideas, dreams, and hopes for a brighter future to showcase their creativity whilst helping to raise awareness of the rights of all children in Queensland.

With over $2,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, young participants are encouraged to let their voices be seen through bold colour, thoughtful messages, or imaginative storytelling!

Entries are open now, and to learn more or to enter, families can visit childrensrightsqld.org.au/art-competition-2025 or scan the QR Code.

Get drawing, painting, and imagining!

https://childrensrightsqld.org.au/art-competition-2025/

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