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
Read the full story
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
Read the full story
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
Read the full story
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 storyThe Hinchinbrook Shire Council, with support from the Department of Primary Industries, would like to remind Hinchinbrook residents of the conditions and rules which apply to the periodic trimming of mangroves within the ‘permitted area’ on Council’s reserve, adjacent to John Dory Street Taylors Beach.
The trimming of mangroves adjacent to properties 56 to 68 John Dory Street Taylors Beach is only permitted due to the unique historical nature of arrangements that have taken place over the past 70 years; and is the only permit of its kind in Queensland.
The periodic trimming of mangroves was once undertaken by individual property owners, who planted these mangroves along the foreshore to reduce erosion caused by wave action from the open waters adjacent. This has proven to be a very effective natural protection strategy, and trimming was undertaken lawfully by residents for approximately 50 years, before the introduction of the Fisheries Act 1999. Since then, the residents at Taylors Beach have required a permit to continue the periodic trimming of the mangrove hedge at this location.
In the interest of Taylors Beach residents and cultural significance of this area, Council is now the permit holder for the ongoing trimming and maintenance of the mangroves in this area and has recently been successful in renewing the permit.
However, the new permit contains conditions whereby only those persons ‘authorised by Council’ may trim mangroves within the designated area, along with a list of other restrictions and conditions which must be adhered to. This includes notification by Council to the Department of Primary Industries of its intent, and must also report back after the ‘authorised works’ have been completed so that the department can inspect the works for compliance.
Unauthorised destruction of mangroves outside of the permitted area, and/or conditions and rules put both Council and the permit itself at significant risk.
Any removal, destruction, or damage of marine plants (not just mangroves) which is not authorised by Council or consistent with the conditions of the mangrove trimming permit will be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and dealt with under the relevant legislation.
By providing this information, Council hopes to ensure residents are fully aware of the new permit conditions and urges people to be mindful of their surroundings.
Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to Council, the Police, or to the Department of Primary Industries online via their website www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/boating-fishing/rec-fishing/reporting or by phoning 1800 900 090.
Council is committed to preserving and enhancing our fisheries and natural assets for all to enjoy and appreciates the assistance of the community in achieving this unified goal.
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Life Publishing Group Ltd.
