Community Day last Thursday brought together everyone from juniors to seniors, and a few firemen, to enjoy the formal re-opening of the community facilities at TYTO. There was story time and robotics, along with computer classes and colouring. The cake was cut and councillors and community alike enjoyed the sweetness of jovial conversations among the stacks of the beloved library.
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The countdown is officially on for the biggest race day in the Herbert River as the 2025 Ingham Gold Cup is set to thunder into 69 Marina Parade track on Saturday, the 12th of July! This popular 18+ event promises a full day of local racing action, fashion, food, and fun. With only a few days to go, preparations are in full swing, and the weather has been picture-perfect, setting the stage for another fantastic Ingham Gold Cup. Gates open at 11am, and racegoers are encouraged to pre-purchase
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First Deaths to Johnstone Division Records show that the first death in Cardwell was on 7th March 1864, and the first burial in the cemetery was that of a six-month-old female child later in 1864. The first European baby born in Cardwell was George Cardwell Peters, on October 9th 1864, and in 1866 the Province of Cardwell was proclaimed. The telegraph line reached Cardwell in December 1869 after five men lost their lives from Jungle Fever during its construction from Townsville. Cardwell’s first
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Fans of legendary American country rock are in for a real treat when the Kings of Country Rock Tour hits the Lucinda Hotel on Saturday, 13th September 2025. This two-hour stage spectacular is much more than a tribute show. It captures all the sounds, energy and excitement of two of the biggest bands of the 1970s — the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Featuring a cast of internationally respected musicians, the show promises a high-energy, crowd-pleasing experience that will have audienc
Read the full storyBy Owen Menkens, CANEGROWERS Chairman
Cairns took on a sweet international flavour last week, with grower representatives, policymakers and sugar industry experts from across the globe touching down for a major international conference.
It was the first time in almost two decades that Australia had hosted the World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG), so it was more than just a feather in the cap – it was a rare chance to put Queensland cane on the world stage.
Over three days, delegates delved into the big topics – trade, climate, bioenergy, and the future of farming.
And while cane and beet are very different crops, grown in different conditions, the challenges and ambitions of growers around the world proved surprisingly similar – including grappling with government regulations and navigating international markets.
But it wasn’t all meeting rooms and keynote speeches. Delegates also headed out to the paddock to see firsthand how cane is grown in the far north – where GPS tech, efficient irrigation and reef-safe practices are just part of the job. For many, it was a real eye-opener.
And the timing couldn’t have been better. Here in Queensland, there’s fresh energy behind the idea that cane can power more than just our mills.
The Crisafulli Government recently announced a parliamentary inquiry into how sugarcane could drive a new wave of clean energy – think electricity from bagasse and biofuels made from juice and molasses, including the kind of aviation fuel global airlines are crying out for.
These aren’t just concepts on a whiteboard. They’re proven technologies. What’s needed now are the right policy settings to scale them up and give investors the confidence to back them.
There’s a lot at stake – but also a lot to be excited about. A strong, modern cane industry means regional jobs, export income, and solutions to some of the world’s biggest energy problems.
The WABCG conference may have wrapped up, but the ideas and connections forged in Cairns could help shape what comes next.
Let’s hope the right people were paying attention.
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