
Townsville gains a new mental health hub
Townsville’s new mental health clinic aims to improve care access and support locals with joined services in one place.

Capital secured for Isaac Power Station
Queensland Pacific Metals completes a $30.3m raise and a $40m note step, creating a clear funding path for the 112 megawatt Isaac Power Station.

Volcanic CO2 signals coral change
Townsville scientists use volcanic CO2 reefs in Papua New Guinea to show how rising ocean acidity will reshape coral communities.

Local hairstylist making waves in Townsville’s wedding scene
Mikayla placed 4th in Queensland at the ABIA Awards after growing her Townsville wedding hairstyling business from zero clients.

$210m over-50s community takes shape at Harris Crossing
Work begins on the $210m Harris Crossing project in Townsville, bringing 295 homes and major shared facilities for over 50s.

Queensland Country Bank backs volunteers across NQ
Queensland Country Bank will fund VNQ memberships for 2025 to 2026, giving volunteer groups vital support across North Queensland.

More than 2,600 volunteers join Reef clean up across Queensland
More than 2,600 Queenslanders joined 153 Reef clean up events, removing over 2.2 tonnes of debris and collecting vital data.

Healthy mud crab numbers confirmed in Queensland
Study of 20,000 Queensland mud crabs confirms healthy stocks and supports current harvest rules and size limits.

Rural GP excellence recognised for community impact
RACGP recognises standout rural GPs in Brisbane, including Townsville’s Dr Tim Robinson for his Torres Strait health project.