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ACN urges urgent vaccination action as Far North Queensland records 12 measles cases and national cases more than double.
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ACN urges urgent vaccination action as Far North Queensland records 12 measles cases and national cases more than double.

Mount Spec Road reconstruction near Townsville begins in October 2025, with early works targeting two major landslip sites.

Oceans to Outback returns October 1. Walk, run or ride with RFDS to turn fitness into life-saving care for remote Australia.

Applications are open until 7 November for the 2026 Rural Women’s Award in Queensland offering grants, alumni and leadership support.

Rural Road Safety Month launched in Townsville with 820 shoes symbolising lives lost on rural roads and new research urging change.

Queensland Country Bank renews its 2025 partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia, extending vital family support.

Townsville has been asked to provide 150 plasma donors this week as Lifeblood works to restore low reserves.

Australia’s Lotto tally grows with eight new $2.5 million wins including a Bowen ticket sold September 6 that is unclaimed.

Lachlan Slade claims Caboolture PBR buckle as juniors shine while Kurt Shephard keeps lead ahead of Townsville Grand Finals.

Townsville will welcome the WNBL Tip-Off in September 2025, with eight teams, 200 players and 6,000 fans over three days.

ACN urges urgent vaccination action as Far North Queensland records 12 measles cases and national cases more than double.

Mount Spec Road reconstruction near Townsville begins in October 2025, with early works targeting two major landslip sites.

Oceans to Outback returns October 1. Walk, run or ride with RFDS to turn fitness into life-saving care for remote Australia.

Applications are open until 7 November for the 2026 Rural Women’s Award in Queensland offering grants, alumni and leadership support.

Rural Road Safety Month launched in Townsville with 820 shoes symbolising lives lost on rural roads and new research urging change.

Queensland Country Bank renews its 2025 partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia, extending vital family support.

Townsville has been asked to provide 150 plasma donors this week as Lifeblood works to restore low reserves.

Australia’s Lotto tally grows with eight new $2.5 million wins including a Bowen ticket sold September 6 that is unclaimed.

Lachlan Slade claims Caboolture PBR buckle as juniors shine while Kurt Shephard keeps lead ahead of Townsville Grand Finals.

Townsville will welcome the WNBL Tip-Off in September 2025, with eight teams, 200 players and 6,000 fans over three days.

ACN urges urgent vaccination action as Far North Queensland records 12 measles cases and national cases more than double.

Mount Spec Road reconstruction near Townsville begins in October 2025, with early works targeting two major landslip sites.

Oceans to Outback returns October 1. Walk, run or ride with RFDS to turn fitness into life-saving care for remote Australia.

Applications are open until 7 November for the 2026 Rural Women’s Award in Queensland offering grants, alumni and leadership support.

Rural Road Safety Month launched in Townsville with 820 shoes symbolising lives lost on rural roads and new research urging change.

Queensland Country Bank renews its 2025 partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia, extending vital family support.

Townsville has been asked to provide 150 plasma donors this week as Lifeblood works to restore low reserves.

Australia’s Lotto tally grows with eight new $2.5 million wins including a Bowen ticket sold September 6 that is unclaimed.

Lachlan Slade claims Caboolture PBR buckle as juniors shine while Kurt Shephard keeps lead ahead of Townsville Grand Finals.

Townsville will welcome the WNBL Tip-Off in September 2025, with eight teams, 200 players and 6,000 fans over three days.