Community news, reporting and analysis from Townsville.
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Warm change and scattered showers arriving this weekend as winter conditions ease across Queensland.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Free-entry basketball event brings all nine WNBL clubs to Townsville as community engagement initiative.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Local basketball fans embrace WNBL finals fever as Townsville Fire chase a fifth championship title.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Professional bull riding championship brings national competition and visitor spend to the city this summer.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Local carers can contribute to state-wide recognition of unpaid care work at Townsville consultation session.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Townsville gets a dedicated mental health hub aiming to improve care access and integrate services for local residents.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Phase-out of lesson plan support threatens educational continuity for country families across region.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Rapid approval of senior lifestyle developments sparks debate about local readiness and housing solutions.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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New graduates from Project Booyah demonstrate effectiveness of police-community partnership approach.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Virtual oncology services are cutting thousands of kilometres from treatment journeys for cancer patients in regional Queensland, with potential to expand across North Queensland.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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The Cowboys franchise contributes to Townsville's economy through employment, visitor attraction and brand awareness that extends the city's profile across Australia and into Pacific markets.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
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Lavarack Barracks is home to the Australian Army's largest garrison, making defence-related spending and employment one of the defining features of the Townsville economy.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
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A general guide to how Townsville families and students navigate universities, TAFE, public and non-government schools, and vocational training in the dry tropics.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read
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A practical, general guide to Townsville's public and private hospitals, its local health service, primary care and emergency options, and the city's role as a teaching and referral hub for northern Australia.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 4 min read
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A general guide to how residents and visitors move around Townsville and North Queensland, from the Bruce Highway and the local bus network to the airport, the Port and the long-running Ring Road project.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Adults seeking companionship are turning to paid and free friendship events to combat loneliness, a trend reflecting broader community needs.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
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The best things to do in Townsville this weekend - markets, events, outdoor activities and more.
By The Daily Townsville · 25 June 2026 · 4 min read
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A growing movement among Queensland artists and environmentalists is turning thousands of tonnes of marine debris into powerful environmental art.
By The Daily Townsville · 25 June 2026 · 1 min read