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.
Bush Alchemy comes to Townsville for National Science Week
Bush Alchemy brings Indigenous botanicals, science and gin tasting to Townsville during National Science Week.
Flying Doctor Care reaches thousands from Townsville
Townsville’s Flying Doctor base covered 1.47 million kilometres and transported 2,346 patients during 2025-26.
Mount Louisa rider dies in Townsville crash
A Mount Louisa man has died after his motorbike collided with a truck at Mount St John early on Wednesday, 5 August.
Townsville hosts first regional Para Testing Day
North Queensland athletes tested their potential in Townsville during the first regional YouFor2032 Para Testing Day.
North Queensland recovery grants closing soon
North Queensland producers affected by the 2025 tropical low have until 14 August to seek recovery funding.
Free road safety workshop set for Townsville
Townsville will host a free Queensland workshop helping learner drivers and their supervisors stay safer on local roads.
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.
New online system launched for ferry bookings
Magnetic Island ferry passengers, commuters and freight operators from Townsville can now book and manage their travel online.
