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Boresight drone startup targets global market from Townsville base

Local defence technology company secures funding to scale production of low-cost target drones and counter-drone training.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville council backs major projects to drive jobs and growth

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Townsville council backs major projects to drive jobs and growth

New development support policy signals council commitment to attracting investment that benefits the local economy.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville burger chain expansion signals confidence in local economy

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Townsville burger chain expansion signals confidence in local economy

Milky Lane's move into Townsville joins a wave of retail and hospitality investment as the city attracts brands seeking growth.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Farmers secure partial win in Queensland gas mining dispute over water source

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Farmers secure partial win in Queensland gas mining dispute over water source

The state government has backed down on controversial changes to gas mining approvals above critical underground water reserves, marking a policy reset following farmer pressure.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Port of Townsville bulk minerals export volumes grow as North Queensland mining sector expands

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Port of Townsville bulk minerals export volumes grow as North Queensland mining sector expands

Copper, zinc and lead concentrates from mines in the Mount Isa corridor continue to underpin Port of Townsville's freight business as diversification into new cargoes progresses.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

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Townsville's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

A plain-language guide to how North Queensland's largest city values homes and rentals, and the forces that shape demand and affordability over time.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville’s Economy Explained: Defence, the Port, Minerals and the Renewables Push

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Townsville’s Economy Explained: Defence, the Port, Minerals and the Renewables Push

A plain guide to what drives the North Queensland capital’s economy, from one of Australia’s largest army bases to its working port, refineries, university and emerging clean energy sector.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville's MAGNET innovation precinct targets North Queensland's technology and agtech sectors

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Townsville's MAGNET innovation precinct targets North Queensland's technology and agtech sectors

The Making And Growing New Economy Technologies hub is building an ecosystem for agtech, resources technology and clean energy startups in North Queensland's capital city.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 June 2026

Townsville and the Digital Economy: The Cable That Connects the North

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Townsville and the Digital Economy: The Cable That Connects the North

The Coral Sea Cable System has transformed Townsville's digital connectivity.

By The Daily Townsville · 24 June 2026

Magnetic Island ferry and tourism economy grows as visitors seek authentic Great Barrier Reef access

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Magnetic Island ferry and tourism economy grows as visitors seek authentic Great Barrier Reef access

The 20-minute Sealink ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island is one of Australia's most accessible gateway experiences to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

By The Daily Townsville · 24 June 2026

Townsville's Defence Economy: The ADF City

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Townsville's Defence Economy: The ADF City

The Australian Defence Force's presence in Townsville makes it a uniquely military city.

By The Daily Townsville · 23 June 2026

Townsville's Defence Economy: The City Built Around the ADF

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Townsville's Defence Economy: The City Built Around the ADF

Three major military bases make Townsville Australia's most defence-concentrated city outside of Canberra.

By The Daily Townsville · 23 June 2026

Defence industry drives Townsville economy as Lavarack and RAAF Base expansions create jobs

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Defence industry drives Townsville economy as Lavarack and RAAF Base expansions create jobs

More than 8,000 defence and defence industry workers are based in Townsville.

By Townsville Daily · 22 June 2026

The Burdekin and Sugar: North Queensland's Agricultural Foundation

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The Burdekin and Sugar: North Queensland's Agricultural Foundation

Australia's largest sugar producing region is adjacent to Townsville.

By The Daily Townsville · 17 June 2026

Port of Townsville handles record live cattle exports as Asia Pacific trade expands

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Port of Townsville handles record live cattle exports as Asia Pacific trade expands

The port exported 480,000 head of cattle in the past year, its highest volume on record.

By Townsville Daily · 16 June 2026

Townsville's Economy: Mining Services, Agriculture and the Defence Industry

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Townsville's Economy: Mining Services, Agriculture and the Defence Industry

The city is the service hub for a vast north Queensland region rich in resources and agriculture.

By The Daily Townsville · 16 June 2026

The Burdekin Delta: The Sugar Industry That Feeds the World

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The Burdekin Delta: The Sugar Industry That Feeds the World

The cane fields south of Townsville produce some of Australia's largest sugar yields.

By The Daily Townsville · 16 June 2026

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Townsville's Emerging Technology Sector

Defence, agriculture, and tropical research are creating unexpected technology opportunities.

By The Daily Townsville · 16 June 2026

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Boresight drone startup targets global market from Townsville base

Townsville council backs major projects to drive jobs and growth

Townsville burger chain expansion signals confidence in local economy

Farmers secure partial win in Queensland gas mining dispute over water source

Port of Townsville bulk minerals export volumes grow as North Queensland mining sector expands

Townsville's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

Townsville’s Economy Explained: Defence, the Port, Minerals and the Renewables Push

Townsville's MAGNET innovation precinct targets North Queensland's technology and agtech sectors

Townsville and the Digital Economy: The Cable That Connects the North

Magnetic Island ferry and tourism economy grows as visitors seek authentic Great Barrier Reef access

Townsville's Defence Economy: The ADF City

Townsville's Defence Economy: The City Built Around the ADF

Defence industry drives Townsville economy as Lavarack and RAAF Base expansions create jobs

The Burdekin and Sugar: North Queensland's Agricultural Foundation

Port of Townsville handles record live cattle exports as Asia Pacific trade expands

Townsville's Economy: Mining Services, Agriculture and the Defence Industry

The Burdekin Delta: The Sugar Industry That Feeds the World

Townsville's Emerging Technology Sector