Galactic Gathering At The UFO Festival Cardwell was transformed into an intergalactic hotspot from 8 to 10 August 2025 as the Australian UFO Festival returned for its fourth year, attracting visitors from across the country. After a year’s absence in 2024, anticipation had been building for months, and the festival did not disappoint, offering three days packed with cosmic conversation, community fun, and unforgettable experiences. The action began on Friday with free community events
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Tec-NQ House grade 11 boarding student Max has his boots firmly planted in two very different worlds: the rugged, hands‑on life of a central Queensland cattle station, and the bustling day‑to‑day routine of boarding school in Townsville. “I live on a station north of Clermont called Mazeppa,” Max explained. “When I’m not here at school, I live there with my family.” Home for Max is anything but quiet. Mazeppa Station is a working property that runs both cattle and crops, keeping everyone on th
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Whether you’re settling into a new home, revamping your garden, or simply refreshing your living space, the way we shape our surroundings has a powerful impact on how we feel. A well-loved home doesn’t have to be perfect – it just needs to reflect your personality, support your lifestyle, and offer a sense of comfort. In recent years, we’ve seen a growing trend towards practical and sustainable design choices in both homes and gardens. People are making the most of indoor-outdoor flow, bringing
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By Victoria Velton At Palm Creek, it was a bright and fresh morning for our 20 parkrunners, with a gentle breeze making the course all the more enjoyable. Welcoming three newcomers to the Palm Creek track, two from Team Veteran, four PBs were recorded, including the Fastest timer. Down on the foreshore, 22 parkrunners took to the scenic path under cool, clear skies. Joined by a great mix of locals and visitors, no doubt in town for the UFO festival, with six newcomers stepping onto the course f
Read the full storyCardiovascular disease touches more than four million Australians and remains the leading cause of death across the country with the disease claiming 51 lives every day – killing one Australian every 30 minutes.
Heart Research Australia has concluded maintaining a healthy heart can also help protect the brain, cognitive function, and memory and reduce the risk of age-related conditions like dementia, with research highlighting the intimate connection heart and brain health share.
“The brain relies on a steady supply of blood from the heart,” says Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Miranda Say.
“Conditions like high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can disrupt blood flow, increasing the risk of stroke and cognitive decline, including dementia.”
As recorded in 2024, over 421,000 Australians are living with dementia, and with the figure projected to double by 2054, vascular dementia and its link to cardiovascular health is becoming a growing concern.
In recognition of Heart Research Australia’s Heart Awareness Month, also known as REDFEB, Australians have been urged to come together and take action to safeguard both their heart and brain health to effectively reduce the alarming nationwide statistics.
Heart Research Australia’s CEO, Nicci Dent, has outlined the importance of taking proactive steps now.
“Prioritising heart health isn’t just about preventing heart attacks—it’s also about safeguarding your brain health and reducing your future risk of cognitive decline, including dementia,” she said.
“The message is simple, what’s good for your heart health is also good for your brain health.”
As part of REDFEB, Heart Research Australia encourages Australians to take small, simple steps to benefit both their heart and brain health in the areas of meals, movement, measurement and mental wellness. For further information on REDFEB, visit www.heartresearch.com.au.
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