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 storyThe short-term dredging project at the Cardwell and One Mile Creek Boat Ramp in Port Hinchinbrook, is finally underway. This emergency dredging project, managed by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC), has been made possible through $1.5 million in federal funding.
I recently attended the site and met with Glen Black of AMA Marine Coastal Services, the contractor carrying out the project. Despite a few small mechanical and environmental hiccups, the project was progressing as planned and it has been estimated that works should be completed in approximately four weeks.
Although this dredging project won’t restore all tidal access it was the option the CCRC decided to go with as dredging under 1000 cubic meters required less stringent environmental approvals from the State.
While this dredging work addresses some of the immediate navigational challenges at the boat ramp, I remain focused on the bigger picture of a long-term solution for Port Hinchinbrook. My vision is for Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook to once again thrive as a premier destination on the Cassowary Coast.
Through ongoing discussions with Economic Development Queensland and the new LNP government, the goal is to see the Port Hinchinbrook remediated into a saleable asset with a robust governance framework in place. This would ensure the entire area can thrive, providing benefits for all stakeholders.
It's important to celebrate the successes of Port Hinchinbrook as they occur, and this includes the recent opening of the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP). This milestone marks a key achievement in the overall normalisation process of Port Hinchinbrook. With this critical infrastructure in place, we are one step closer to ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of the entire Cardwell region and the surrounding communities.
Contributed with thanks to Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook
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