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 storyHow quickly the festive season has passed and a New Year has already begun. Many residents are still enjoying that special time of the year where they are afforded the chance of spending relaxed quality time with family and friends, while others have returned to their jobs to start the year afresh.
There is a great deal to be optimistic about in the Shire for 2025, especially in relation to opportunities, growth and development in the Economic Development and Tourism portfolio. Supporting the business community to continue to be sustainable, enable opportunities to capitalize on progressing and developing new proposals, is the fundamental role of this portfolio. Industry business breakfasts will return this year, with the first to be launched in February. These events provide an opportunity to bring together representatives from many different sectors, to provide updates on current activities in the shire and region, as well as providing attendees with the chance to network and reconnect.
This year Council plans to bring together tourism business operators in the Shire, on a regular basis. The purpose of these gatherings will be to develop stronger relationships within the industry, discuss challenges and opportunities, product development and marketing strategy options. Building these relationships will assist in supporting the expansion and further development of this sector in the Shire, which will in turn grow visitation to the area and enhance the local economy. With the number of new tourism operators increasing the services offered in the area, in addition to existing providers and an upswing in private investment over past number of years, Council is very motivated to understand how it can best support the growth of this sector in the Shire.
The Hinchinbrook Employment and Skills Development Reference Group will continue to focus its attention on the area of skills development, vocational education and tertiary education opportunities, as well as engaging with apprenticeship providers and employers, to explore options to support our local residents and employers to fulfill employment goals and career advancements.
All these factors combine to assist in supporting and sustaining a strong economy within the Shire, which is vital to ensuring our community continues to be a vibrant and desirable location that will retain and attract population growth well into the future.
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