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 storyCardwell 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, including a Planetarium experience and Stories in the Stars, setting a tone of wonder and curiosity for the weekend ahead.
At the heart of the festival was the C-Files Forum, a two-day program that once again proved to be one of the festival’s biggest drawcards. Guest speakers such as author Rowan Bo and researcher Grant Lavac shared thought-provoking insights into UFO encounters, UAP investigations, and extraterrestrial disclosure. Along with the C-Files Tours, which sold out, took visitors to local UFO hot spots and shared Cardwell’s own mysterious sightings history
Beyond the forums and tours, the weekend celebrated Cardwell’s creative spirit and community connection. The Hinchinbrook Regional Arts Mosaic Workshop and Star People & Ancestral Connections Workshop explored the artistic and cultural sides of cosmic curiosity.
Families flocked to the foreshore on the weekend, especially for Sunday’s Monster Market Day featuring dozens of stalls, face painting and alien crafts, crab races, and a classic Aussie BBQ. A Moon Phases Workshop and a bustling car boot sale added to the variety, ensuring there was something for every type of festival-goer.
From serious discussions on the unexplained to light-hearted fun for the whole family, the 2025 Australian UFO Festival proved why it has become one of the region’s most unique and beloved annual events, leaving visitors and locals alike eager for the next chance to connect under the Cardwell stars.
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