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Dec 9, 2025
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Mates Rates returns: 50% off Townsville getaways

What’s Happening? Following last year’s rapid sell-out success, Townsville Enterprise has announced the return of the Mates Rates campaign for 2025, offering 50% off tours, accommodation, and experiences up to the value of $250. The campaign is designed to boost tourism during the low season and will be available exclusively through townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au. To access the discount, visitors must register by 9 February, with the sale going live on 10 February until sold out. Travel bookings can be made until 3 April 2025. Why It Matters? The initiative provides a direct boost to local tourism businesses during the quieter months while allowing residents and visitors to explore the region at a fraction of the cost. The overwhelming demand for the 2024

New Plan targets invasive species in Townsville

Townsville City Council has endorsed the Biosecurity Plan 2025-2030, strengthening efforts to control invasive species and protect the region’s environment, economy, and public health.

http://images.defence.gov.au/20241024adf8443968_036.jpg

Making things happen at Lavarack

Since Nov 2022, Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace has empowered soldiers to create practical solutions, from improved mortar sights to retractable cam nets.

The Power Plot thickens

Competing proposals for a Gladstone-to-North Queensland power line pit coastal upgrades against RAPAD’s inland renewable route.

Mates Rates returns: 50% off Townsville getaways

What’s Happening? Following last year’s rapid sell-out success, Townsville Enterprise has announced the return of the Mates Rates campaign for 2025, offering 50% off tours, accommodation, and experiences up to the value of $250. The campaign is designed to boost tourism during the low season and will be available exclusively through townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au. To access the discount, visitors must register by 9 February, with the sale going live on 10 February until sold out. Travel bookings can be made until 3 April 2025. Why It Matters? The initiative provides a direct boost to local tourism businesses during the quieter months while

New Plan targets invasive species in Townsville

Townsville City Council has endorsed the Biosecurity Plan 2025-2030, strengthening efforts to control invasive species and protect the region’s environment, economy, and public health.

http://images.defence.gov.au/20241024adf8443968_036.jpg

Making things happen at Lavarack

Since Nov 2022, Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace has empowered soldiers to create practical solutions, from improved mortar sights to retractable cam nets.

The Power Plot thickens

Competing proposals for a Gladstone-to-North Queensland power line pit coastal upgrades against RAPAD’s inland renewable route.

Mates Rates returns: 50% off Townsville getaways

What’s Happening? Following last year’s rapid sell-out success, Townsville Enterprise has announced the return of the Mates Rates campaign for 2025, offering 50% off tours, accommodation, and experiences up to the value of $250. The campaign is designed to boost tourism during the low season and will be available exclusively through townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au. To access the discount, visitors must register by 9 February, with the sale going live on 10 February until sold out. Travel bookings can be made until 3 April 2025. Why It Matters? The initiative provides a direct boost to local tourism businesses during the quieter months while

New Plan targets invasive species in Townsville

Townsville City Council has endorsed the Biosecurity Plan 2025-2030, strengthening efforts to control invasive species and protect the region’s environment, economy, and public health.

http://images.defence.gov.au/20241024adf8443968_036.jpg

Making things happen at Lavarack

Since Nov 2022, Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace has empowered soldiers to create practical solutions, from improved mortar sights to retractable cam nets.

The Power Plot thickens

Competing proposals for a Gladstone-to-North Queensland power line pit coastal upgrades against RAPAD’s inland renewable route.