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Housing Pressure Relieved Thanks To New Funding

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Acting Mayor Mary Brown said the Crisafulli Government’s Residential Activation Fund would support the delivery of critical trunk infrastructure across two key growth areas in Hinchinbrook Shire. “These projects are a game-changer for Hinchinbrook, unlocking nearly 200 new housing lots on flood-resilient land and setting the stage for sustainable growth,” Cr Brown said. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Queensland Government for backing this vital infrastructure invest

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Coast Guard Launches The Matthew White Wing

The Ingham Flotilla QF-14 of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard has officially opened the Matthew White Wing, named in honour of Matthew White and his mother, Donna White, in memory of their service and dedicated support to the Coast Guard. Steve Whipps of QF-14 spoke with pride and gratitude, saying, “It's a special occasion for us. We don’t have many of them, but I would like to say that the funds for this shed all came out of public fundraising in the Shire of Hinchinbrook. Without t

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FOLK, FAMILY AND WARMTH

At Halifax’s Festival Of Small Halls On Wednesday, 9 July, the Halifax Progress Association hosted the Festival of Small Halls winter tour. This annual July festival begins in Cooktown and winds its way down the coast, ending at Macleay Island. Supported by local act Michelle from Halifax, Champagne Weather and Charm of Finches delivered a true communal atmosphere, with each band a family act and the audience filled with friends and family from across the district. Michelle, a performer

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Relay For Resilience A Runaway Success

Ingham State High School’s Relay for Resilience was a resounding success, with students clocking an incredible 3,081 laps, totalling 1,232km, the equivalent of running all the way to Bundaberg! This student-led initiative was more than just a physical challenge as it was a celebration of School spirit, determination, and resilience. From start to finish, the atmosphere was electric, with students donning vibrant costumes and body paint, embracing the event with enthusiasm and creativity. Bring

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Cardwell UFO Festival Australia’s Only Cosmic Celebration Returns This August

April 7, 2025

If you’re a lover of all things extraterrestrial, the weekend extending from the 8th to the 10th of August has most likely been bolded, outlined, highlighted and set aside for a few months now in anticipation of the infamous Cardwell UFO Festival!

2024 heartbreakingly did not stage the beloved event, however following on from December’s confirmation 2025’s weekend of intergalactic mayhem will go ahead, waves of excitement have continued to build across the community and into the stratosphere.

Over the course of three celestial days in early August, crafts of locals from far and wide will land in Cardwell to experience a plethora of intergalactic attractions and events including a cosmically mind-boggling C-Files Forum!

In years gone by, the C-Files Forum for the Unexplained has hosted international guest speakers covering topics including personal stories of alien encounters, conspiracy theories, alien communications, modern research, mysterious phenomena and more over the entire weekend to a captive audience filled with inquisitive minds.

In early January, the Cardwell UFO Festival Committee asked the public to list the extraterrestrial topics they would love to discuss ahead of 2025’s event and the results were nothing short of interdimensional.

Interferences from those in positions of power within the United States political sphere seem to fuel a galaxy of conspiracies along with the advancements of drones, and figures like Dolores Cannon and Tracey Taylor have also been asked to take the microphone. With a solidified line up yet to be announced, enthusiasts are invited to comment which topics they would like to hear discussed on the Cardwell UFO Festival’s social media pages.

Cardwell as a township has been marked an intergalactic hot spot and has been recognised across the nation following years of unexplainable sightings and alien activity. Publishments dating back to the 1960s detailing close encounters, crop circles, and the notorious “Cardwell Lights” have landed Cardwell on the map and into the history books, making the seaside community an ideal host for the unique celestial celebration.

With specific details and the festival’s full program yet to be announced, all eyes are on www.cardwellufofestival.com.au and the event’s social media pages, with enthusiasts holding out until the only UFO Festival in Australia makes its triumphant return.

What: Cardwell UFO Festival
When: 8th to the 10th of August

Brace for impact! Cardwell's UFO Festival will return to the region this August! (Photo Supplied)

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