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 storyHinchinbrook Shire Council is committed to delivering long-term, practical solutions for Mt Fox Road — a critical transport corridor that supports local residents, farmers, school communities, and key stakeholders such as Windlab.
Following a series of severe weather events, including the widespread February 2025 rain, Mt Fox Road sustained extensive and serious damage. More than 35 landslip sites were identified across the range, with large sections of the road base destabilised and critical drainage infrastructure compromised. At the height of the damage, there was significant pressure to close the road completely.
However, thanks to the dedication of local contractors and emergency crews, Council was able to maintain limited access, keeping the road open under restricted conditions. Council has now completed comprehensive geotechnical assessments and is progressing to the next phase of the project.
We are preparing to go out to tender for major remediation works. This is not a short-term fix. This remediation work is undertaking full permanent repair of the sites impacted by the flooding events. The scope involves substantial reconstruction of the range section, with funding secured through state and federal disaster recovery programs.
Works will include rebuilding the damaged road surface, improving drainage, including replacing inadequate culverts, and reinstating via stabilising landslips and structural failures associated with the terrain. Whilst Council will do its best to maintain reasonable access during reconstruction works — using stop-and-go personnel and detours where possible — there will likely be times when full road closures are necessary for extended periods to allow work to be carried out safely. This is due to the minimal space available for machinery and materials.
In these cases, it is expected that the road may be closed to all traffic from approximately 8:30am to 4:00pm on any given day. Council will ensure residents and stakeholders receive timely notice of any closures and will coordinate detours and alternate access where possible.
Cutting corners is not an option. We will continue to communicate with affected residents and stakeholders. Council is in ongoing contact with our contractors, government funders, and project partners to ensure that the work is done thoroughly and to the highest standard.
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