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Aug 17, 2026

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Powerlink and Defence work together on infrastructure security

Security exercises near Gladstone and Cairns tested how agencies would protect Queensland's electricity network.

Final Guide Dogs challenge reaches Townsville

Townsville walkers can join the final PAWGUST, support Guide Dogs Queensland and help fund its vital services.

Locals invited to protect the Reef

Schools, workplaces, community groups and families can remove debris and strengthen evidence about its sources.

Children charged over Townsville robbery attempt

Two children were taken into custody after an alleged robbery attempt involving a machete at a Flinders Street store.

Townsville student wins Queensland Literary Prize

Townsville student Alfred Dowd wins the 2026 Queensland Years 5 and 6 short story prize for The Space Between.

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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.

Townsville gelato wins national title

Zina’s Mangoes has won Australia’s best ice cream title for its French Vanilla gelato in Brisbane.

Female-led family law firm expands to Townsville in milestone year

A new specialist family law office opens in Townsville on 3 March 2026 under female leadership.

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Townsville next after Shephard’s Cairns win

PBR Australia heads to Townsville after Mareeba’s Kurt Shephard claimed a major Cairns win before a sold-out crowd.

Townsville Tip Off returns this September

Townsville Tip Off returns with the champion Fire, all nine WNBL clubs and free entry for children this September.

Townsville Hockey players named for Queensland Country teams

Townsville talents will represent Queensland Country after strong Open State Championships performances in Brisbane.

Bull riding fever builds as Townsville Grand Finals tickets go live

Tickets are on sale now for the PBR Australia Grand Finals in Townsville on November 13 and 14 this year.

Mount Isa cowboy wins PBR Beaudesert Invitational

Mount Isa’s Donnie Rutherfurd dominates PBR Beaudesert, securing second 2026 event win.

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Powerlink and Defence work together on infrastructure security

Security exercises near Gladstone and Cairns tested how agencies would protect Queensland’s electricity network.

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 strengthens global trade connections

Townsville businesses are gaining global attention as critical minerals and advanced manufacturing continue to grow.

Townsville Finance firm joins Elders

AAA+ Financial Solutions and AAA Consulting join Elders, expanding regional finance support across Queensland.

North QLD beef producers honoured at Townsville competition

North Queensland cattle producers were recognised at the annual JBS Townsville Carcase Competition awards night.

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