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 storyWhile the weather conditions during the month of July have provided some wetter-than-expected days, visitor numbers in the Shire are still holding quite strongly.
It is very encouraging to witness the strong visitation numbers that are being reported across the Shire and the number of tourists evident in the community, enjoying all our Shire has to offer.
The increased activity generated by the combination of the seasonal visitor influx, cane harvest and milling seasonal demands, and contractor workforce that are delivering construction and insurance projects is generating a greater demand for all types of employment opportunities across the Shire.
Employers are reporting a continued high demand for workers across many sectors, including in the hospitality, aged care, childcare, and disability support services, as well as the harvest and milling sectors.
The current competitive employment market is requiring employers to reassess their recruitment and job marketing strategies in an attempt to fill the numerous local vacancies.
The latest data has revealed that Hinchinbrook Shire has some of the most affordable housing in the state and combined with the very appealing lifestyle and surrounding abundant natural beauty, makes it a very desirable location for many Australians looking to relocate north.
With the major project opportunities that are moving toward commencement, the Hinchinbrook Shire is very well positioned to witness increased development in the foreseeable future.
Whilst the Shire residents continue to navigate the impacts the February flooding had on their lives, which has an understandably strong focus on repairing and rebuilding properties, livelihoods, and community, it is also important to have an eye to future opportunities.
Through the Hinchinbrook Employment and Skills Development Reference Group, Council brings together monthly representatives from secondary schools, training organisations, employment and apprenticeship providers, and major employers.
The purpose of these meetings is to identify these employment and skilling challenges, as well as explore potential opportunities facing employers.
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