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Lions club members and medical staff gather to test out the newly-donated posture lift chair. Picture: Valerie Keenan

Cardwell Lions making it easier for elderly patients

AFTER becoming aware of the difficulties for elderly patients having to remain for extended periods on standard surgery platforms while receiving treatment such as infusions,

7 September, 2026

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Police allegedly recorded a motorcyclist travelling at 161km/h near Cardwell. Picture: Queensland Police Service

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161km/h recorded on radar

Resident Julia Hirning said the original changes to 15-minute parking outside key shops and services in Cardwell would disadvantage the elderly and anyone with mobility challenges. Picture: Supplied

Cardwell News

Deal reached over parking

Children’s author Julie Busuttil has driven 5000km with Australia’s most curious extraterrestrial –Superconscious Dave – from Wagga to Cardwell in time for the 2026 Australian UFO Festival. Picture: Facebook

Cardwell News

‘Little green man’ to star

Parking will be limited to 15 minutes rather than the current two hours outside two key shopping stops along Cardwell’s Victoria Street (Bruce Highway). Picture: Google Maps

Cardwell News

New parking limits in town

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One Mile Creek. Picture: Facebook

Cardwell News

Port’s dredging nearer

Cardwell is being asked if it wants to be connected to a sewerage system. Picture: iStock Hill

Cardwell News

Sewage plan for township

A cultural art series of workshops will be held in Cardwell as part of National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June). Picture: iStock

Cardwell News

Cultural art series

Tully Coast Guard crew board the drifting steel trawler to adjust its anchor chain. Pictures: Tully Coast Guard.

Cardwell News

Coast Guard secures trawler

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The Cardwell walking network plan. Picture: Supplied

Cardwell News

Cardwell walking report

The asbestos-ridden Cardwell cottages are not on Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s sell-off list at this stage. Picture: Facebook

Cardwell News

Cardwell flats safe for now

A rendering of the planned Cardwell Gateway Park as part of Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s plan to revitalise the seaside town. Picture: Supplied

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Bold vision

The pylons. Picture: Supplied

Cardwell News

Historic pylons removed

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