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Cardwell

Cardwell’s traditional analogue timepiece. Picture: Supplied

Time is ticking

IF you happened to glance out the window along the Bruce Highway lately expecting to see Cardwell’s traditional analogue timepiece, you might have rubbed your eyes in disbelief.

28 October, 2026

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Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood (middle row, far right) and councillors Jeff Baines (far left, first row) and Trudy Tschui (far right, first row) celebrate the new Cardwell library and heritage precinct with residents. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cardwell News

New chapter for library

Cardwell Lions Club president Sue Hart (left) with vice-president Callan Ihle and Lion Caroline Dyer outside Cardwell State School with the sound system. Picture: Cardwell Lions Club

Cardwell News

Lions crank up the volume

Mates share bananas at a gym. Picture: Supplied

Cardwell News

Go bananas at local gym

The refurbished Cardwell Library and Heritage Precinct will be celebrated with a special open day on Friday 9 October. Picture: Supplied

Cardwell News

Party for venue refurb

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An extension of a sewerage network throughout Cardwell has been shelved by Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Picture: iStock

Cardwell News

Poop project flushed away

Lara the Clown and Rosie from Circus with Purpose will be at Cardwell Seafest bringing smiles to everyone’s faces. Picture: Supplied

Cardwell News

Clown around at Seafest

Cassowary Coast regional Council will decide tomorrow if Cardwell is added to the sewerage network. Picture: Supplied

Cardwell News

D-Day for town’s poop

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

Cardwell News

Cardwell Lions making it easier for elderly patients

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

Cardwell News

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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