The latest art exhibit at TYTO Art Gallery opened on Friday and is open until the end of July. This ‘n’ That by Sue Hollamby brings Sue’s art style to life, she shares a charming collection of heartfelt works that showcase her genuine passion for art and creativity. In the new exhibit expect a lively blend of colour, imagination, and character in this wonderfully eclectic collection. The exhibit’s opening night was an extraordinary success, and attendees said it was wonderful to see art
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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
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From the cane fields of Macknade to bookshelves across Australia, Angelina Mastrippolito’s debut memoir Le Seconde: Inheriting the Unspoken has made an inspiring impact. Her hometown launch, held at TYTO Conference Centre in Ingham, was a moving and memorable event, with more than seventy people gathering to celebrate her success. Friends, family, childhood neighbours and past classmates filled the room to show their support, purchase a signed copy, and hear Angie speak about her journey. The w
Read the full storyAs we start a new year, I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that Council’s monthly meetings occur on the last Tuesday of each month and meetings are open to the public whom may wish to attend. The meeting agenda is also available to the public on Council’s website the day before the meeting and this enables ratepayers to peruse agenda items including staff recommendations, reports incorporating information on matters for Councillor information, contract tender details and much more information on Council’s daily operations for the previous month. Information you will see includes things like the flying fox dispersal works, road and drain maintenance activities, capital works being undertaken, Information Centre, library and gallery visitor numbers, requests to Council for attention on animals, water, waste and associated issues as well as contracts let by Council to third parties for contractual performances. As a Council we endeavour to ensure that as much information as possible is recorded in the Agenda in the interests of transparency and public knowledge.
For instance, you will see that at its 10 December 2024 meeting, Council resolved to accept a tender from the Marine Specialists to construct and install a new commercial service pontoon at Dungeness at a cost of $381,040.00 with works expected to be completed towards the end of the current calendar year. The project, designed to replace the current stairway infrastructure, was made possible through the financial assistance of the Queensland State Government for which Council is grateful. Works will not be able to commence until relevant permits from the Department of Environment are secured.
You will also see activities undertaken by Councillors throughout the previous month. The agendas may be accessed at https://bit.ly/3qLtXaH and I urge you to access same to see what Council is up to.
I would also like to remind potential developers in our region that Council remains very keen to encourage new development within the Shire, and to that end, has adopted Development Incentive Guidelines which allow for the consideration of waiving development application fees and infrastructure charges.
The Guidelines provide direction as to the circumstances where Council may consider waiving fees and charges for developments which meet certain eligibility criteria. Please see our more detailed article in our Council Connections.
And finally, congratulations to all our local residents who have been nominated for this year’s Australia Day awards. You are all truly deserving of the nominations and I wish you every success at the Awards.
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