Cardwell Chamber of Commerce

03/04/2026

🐣🌴𝕋𝕆𝔻𝔸𝕐’𝕊 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔻𝔸𝕐!🌴🐣

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Join us from 8am at the Cardwell Foreshore for a fantastic Easter morning filled with:

🍺 Beer Bar
🦪 Oyster Shooters
🦀 Crab Races
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food Stalls
🛍️ Market Stalls

Bring the family and enjoy Easter Saturday by the sea! 🌊

03/04/2026

If you’re at the Cardwell markets today, be sure to drop by and say hi to Jane! ☀️ She’s got your lunch sorted with plenty of delicious options ready to go 🍔🍟🥤

01/04/2026

The Cardwell Jetty Markets needs your help this Saturday!

We’re calling on our community to jump in and help make the Easter Markets a success 🙌

🐰 Easter Bunny Helpers – 9:00am
Help hand out kids’ gift bags and bring the Easter magic

🎟 🦀 Mud Crab Races Ticket Sellers – from 8:45am - Sell tickets and keep the crowd buzzing

🛠 Pack Down Crew – from 1:30pm
Help wrap up the day (many hands make light work!)

💥 Even an hour of your time makes a HUGE difference

👉 VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED – message Thea if you can help out!

Let’s come together and show what Cardwell is all about 💙

— Cardwell Chamber of Commerce

✨ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – JOIN THE CREW! ✨

The Cardwell Easter Markets is on this Saturday, and we need some amazing humans to help make the day a success!

🛠 PACK DOWN CREW
We’re looking for a few legends to help pack down stalls on Saturday 4th from 1:30pm. Many hands make light work!

🐰 EASTER BUNNY HELPERS
At around 9:00am the Easter Bunny is hopping into Cardwell… but needs some helpers to hand out children’s gift bags 🎁

🎟 🦀Mud Crab Races TICKET SELLERS
From 8:45am to help sell the mud crab races tickets and spread the fun during the markets.

💫 Whether you can help for an hour or the whole market, we’d love to have you involved. It’s a great way to connect with the community and be part of the magic!

👉 If you can help, please let Thea know or send us a message!🐰

20/02/2026

🌴 Calling All Cardwell Business Owners! 🌴

Cardwell is more than just a 2-hour stopover — it’s a destination filled with unique experiences, local businesses, and incredible stories waiting to be discovered.

Cardwell’s Business Alliance is launching a simple but powerful initiative to showcase just how special our town is. We’re seeking local businesses in Cardwell who would like to get behind us and show your support by contributing any amount to the printing of A3 visitor pads that will be placed in key locations.

Each pad will feature individual tear-off pages highlighting what to see, do, eat, shop, and experience in Cardwell — so visitors can rip a page, take it with them, and explore our beautiful town.

👉 All funds raised will go directly to printing costs only.
👉 Your support helps keep visitors in town longer and strengthens our local economy.

If you’d like to support Cardwell’s Business Alliance and be part of showcasing our town’s uniqueness, please comment below or send us a message.

Let’s work together to show everyone that Cardwell is worth more than just a drive-through 💚🌊

20/12/2025

HO HO HO — TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎅🎄

Santa is rolling into Cardwell! Rally the kids, listen for the sirens and give Santa and his helpers the biggest, loudest welcome ❤️🍬 Joy, lollies and Christmas magic for our local kids — don’t miss it!

🎁 Please keep kids safe on the footpath and enjoy the festive fun as Santa cruises through town.

We’ll finish the night celebrating our amazing First Responders at Cardwell Country Club — nibblies provided! 🚒👮‍♀️🔥⚓️

Let’s light up Cardwell with Christmas spirit! 🎄✨

08/12/2025

🎅 SANTA’S LOLLY RUN – SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER! 🍬✨

Get ready, Cardwell & Kennedy — Santa is coming to town bringing joy, lollies and Christmas spirit to our community! 🎄🌴

Our incredible volunteers have teamed up once again to make sure every child gets a magical moment with Santa before Christmas. Catch him at the times and locations listed below — give us a wave, bring the kids, and enjoy the festive cheer!

🎁 Please listen for the sirens, keep kids safely on the footpath, and enjoy the fun as Santa makes his way through our beautiful community.

Thank you to everyone who helps make this annual tradition possible — it truly brings the spirit of Christmas alive in Cardwell. ❤️🎄

Let’s end the night celebrating our Great Team of First Responders at Cardwell Country Club. Nibblies will be provided. See you there 🎅👮‍♀️🚒🔥⚓️

10/11/2025

A big thank you to Nick Dametto! 🙌
We truly appreciate your continued efforts toward the Port Hinchinbrook dredging — it’s a vital step forward for our community and future growth.
Well done, Nick, and thank you again for standing up for Cardwell. 💙🌊

26/06/2025

15/06/2025

Let’s paint the town pink and spread the good vibes!

💕 Come along for a feel-good evening full of fun, laughter, bring your appetite and community spirit —all while supporting a great cause. Don’t forget to bring some cash for raffles and donations—every little bit helps, and there are fab prizes to be won! 🎟🎉

Save the date: Saturday 21st.
See you at the Cardwell Country Club
Bring your smile with dancing shoes and wear something pink 🤩👚

22/05/2025

🔥A Big Shoutout to Cardwell Butchery – One of Our Proud Chamber Members🔥

Well done, Cardwell Butchery! Your top-notch selection and consistently outstanding quality never go unnoticed. From premium cuts to friendly service, you continue to set the bar high. We’re proud to have such a dedicated local business in our community—keep up the amazing work!

🔥🔥 SUPER SPECIAL 🔥🔥

Whole Beef Rumps $14.99kg - Sliced Free
Plain Chicken Wings 2kg - $10.00

Italiano Meatballs
BBQ Rissoles
Italian Sausages
Bacon Hocks
Premium Rib Fillet-Sirloin-Rump

On Sale @ Cardwell Butchery 🌴🥩
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12 noon

15/05/2025

Please see below for more information regarding business fund relief.

📣📣More disaster funding activated for North Queensland small businesses ⚠️⚠️

Additional financial support is now available for small businesses in North Queensland impacted by the severe weather earlier this year.

Through the Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant, eligible businesses can now access up to $15,000 to help cover essential costs like wages, salaries, and operational expenses.

This grant program is part of the $15 million disaster recovery package jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

📍 To be eligible, businesses must be located in one of the eight declared disaster-affected Local Government Areas:
➡️ Townsville
➡️ Cassowary Coast
➡️ Hinchinbrook
➡️ Burdekin
➡️ Cairns
➡️ Charters Towers
➡️ Palm Island
➡️ Yarrabah

Grants will be assessed competitively, with applicants needing to show:
✅ Financial impact from the disaster
✅ Intent to continue operating
✅ How the funds will support business and community recovery

🗓️ The program will remain open until all funds are exhausted. I encourage all eligible small businesses to apply as soon as possible. Follow the link below:
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-services/financial/grants/recovery-tropical-low

Nick Dametto MP