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 storyMan-lovers of Ingham, get ready because the Sydney Hotshots are bringing their Secret Fantasies Tour to the Royal Ingham Hotel on Friday, the 30th of August, and it’s set to be one steamy night you won’t want to miss.
Known for their high-energy performances, dazzling dance routines, and jaw-dropping physiques, the Hotshots are Australia’s premier male dance and entertainment group, and they’re here to turn up the heat for one unforgettable show.
This isn’t your average night out. The two-hour performance is fully interactive, packed with eye-catching costumes, cheeky humour, acrobatics, and plenty of moments to get the crowd on their feet. Each Hotshot has been hand-picked from across Australia, put through a rigorous “Hotshots Bootcamp,” and comes from all walks of life, think tradies, farmers, cops, and firefighters, all ready to swap the work boots for the spotlight.
Hosting the evening is Paul Reynolds, an original cast member of Manpower Australia and a Las Vegas headliner, whose charm, wit, and playful banter with the audience guarantee plenty of laughs alongside the sizzling entertainment.
The Sydney Hotshots have been featured on TV programs like Studio 10, Sunrise, and Australia’s Got Talent, and have toured nationwide to sell-out crowds. Now, it’s Ingham’s turn to experience the magic up close! Tickets can be purchased online now at www.royalhotelingham.com.au.
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