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Beam Me Up, Cardwell!

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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Max Has His Boots Firmly Planted In Two Very Different Worlds

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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Creating A Space You Love

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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Cardwell Parkrun Bulks Numbers

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

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Cardwell And Tully Meet At El Arish

August 18, 2025

The Cardwell and Tully Sub Branches met at the El Arish RSL Hall for a morning tea and a tour of the town's Museum. Incidentally, this gathering occurred on the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific or V.P. Day.

The El Arish Hall committee are to be congratulated for their hard work in keeping these buildings in top condition, and their community spirit was an inspiration to all the visitors. El Arish is an old soldier settlement town and has a very strong connection to our Military past.

The recently commissioned “War Horse to Plough Horse “ exhibit is a brilliant example of what a community can achieve.

Contributed with thanks by Rob Lang, President of the Cardwell RSL Sub-Branch

The Cardwell and Tully Sub Branches at the El Arish RSL Hall. Photo supplied.

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