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Thursday, 22 Oct 2026

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Townsville veteran selected for Invictus Sports Festival

Townsville's Pete O'Connell heads to Perth to represent Team Australia at the first Invictus Sports Festival in 2026.

New Townsville comedy show talks about parental isolation

New Townsville show Nappies and Comedy welcomes babies on 1 November, giving parents an afternoon of laughs and company.

Pippa Colman Family Law launches surrogacy service

Townsville families can access dedicated surrogacy legal support through Pippa Colman Family Law's newly launched service.

Townsville advocate calls for safer streets on White Cane Day

Townsville's Michelle Orth shares how a white cane restored her confidence and why local footpath hazards matter.

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Queensland exercise puts Army dentists to the test

Army dental personnel face trauma scenarios, emergency hospital duties and portable surgery challenges during training.

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Meet the Team: The People Behind Pippa Colman Family Law’s Townsville Office

Get to know the family lawyers now based in Townsville – their backgrounds, specialties, and the local ties behind Pippa Colman Family Law’s new office.

Free AI and cyber workshop in Townsville

A free Townsville workshop will help small businesses use AI safely, protect data and recognise modern phishing scams.

Townsville ranks eighth among Australia’s best cities for start-ups

Townsville climbed seven places to eighth nationally, strengthening Queensland’s hold on Australia’s start-up business top 10.

Townsville expands city centre clean-up

Townsville Council’s CBD clean-up removed 300 kilograms of waste as part of a wider push to support local business.

Paluma plans a winter community weekend

Paluma will host a bush dance and winter markets across 27 and 28 June, giving locals a cool winter outing.

Sports

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Townsville veteran selected for Invictus Sports Festival

Townsville's Pete O'Connell heads to Perth to represent Team Australia at the first Invictus Sports Festival in 2026.

Hundreds of women set for Townsville fitness competition

Hundreds of women will compete at CrossFit Townsville as The Butterfly Effect promotes strength and body confidence.

Junior State Cup North returns to Townsville

Townsville will host Junior State Cup North in 2027 and 2029, following a successful tournament attracting thousands.

Townsville takes its place in Brisbane 2032 Emblem reveal

Townsville hosts the second Brisbane 2032 emblem reveal at Castle Hill, with local sporting stars joining the event.

Countdown begins for Townsville Tip Off

Lauren Jackson talks Queensland talent, the Opals and World Cup as the Townsville Tip Off nears from 17 to 20 September.

Business

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Pippa Colman Family Law launches surrogacy service

Townsville families can access dedicated surrogacy legal support through Pippa Colman Family Law’s newly launched service.

Meet the Team: The People Behind Pippa Colman Family Law’s Townsville Office

Get to know the family lawyers now based in Townsville – their backgrounds, specialties, and the local ties behind Pippa Colman Family Law’s new office.