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Beam Me Up, Cardwell!

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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Max Has His Boots Firmly Planted In Two Very Different Worlds

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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Creating A Space You Love

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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Cardwell Parkrun Bulks Numbers

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

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Stories Of The Flood Waters

February 11, 2025

Doug Ladner Bridge at the peak height of the floods New Bridge near the hospital. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
Lovell Street guys delivering fuel and generators. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
The Hospital, Mcillwraith Street, Ingham State Primary School and the swimming pool street photo by Melissa Groundwater
Clay Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
Looking at St Mary Mackillop Early Learning Centre at Hopkins Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
“Only good for ducks” weather on Clay Street. Photo credit: Melissa Groundwater
New Doug Ladner Bridge on 2nd February. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Palm Creek, which crosses town. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Looking down Herbert Street from United Service station and the town clock
Gino Parise Reserve near Palm Creek which flows behind Ingham State Primary School. Photo credit: Mingon Family
From JL Kelly Theatre looking down Bruce highway on 2nd February. Photo credit: Mingon Family
Palm Creek, which flows through town with an ice box stuck on the bridge
Doug Ladner Bridge. Photo credit: Mingon Family

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