Authors bring reef stories to Townsville
Authors will discuss reef conservation in Townsville before a public writing retreat begins on Magnetic Island.
Emerald driver fined for extreme speeding
Police issued a $1,986 fine and eight demerit points after allegedly detecting an Emerald driver travelling at 155km/h.
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.
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.
