Community news, reporting and analysis from Townsville.
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Four approved developments and two pending applications signal a market shift that raises questions about infrastructure readiness and housing affordability in regional Queensland.
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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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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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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Four approved lifestyle resorts targeting retirees signal a property boom, but locals worry about infrastructure and housing market impacts.
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
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Queensland's decision to phase out lesson plans for remote learners has sparked anger among country families who rely on the materials to educate their children.
By The Daily Townsville · 25 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Queensland Police Service adds staffing at Mundingburra station as part of latest recruitment intake.
By The Daily Townsville · 25 June 2026 · 1 min read
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Most of the island is protected national park, yet thousands of people live there.
By The Daily Townsville · 24 June 2026 · 2 min read
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The 2.2-kilometre foreshore walkway at The Strand is a defining feature of Townsville's lifestyle offer and a driver of hospitality and tourism activity in the city's north.
By The Daily Townsville · 24 June 2026 · 2 min read
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The concentration of veterans and active service families creates a distinctive community culture.
By The Daily Townsville · 23 June 2026 · 2 min read
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The region's tertiary hospital serves a catchment of over 600,000 people across North and North-West Queensland, making it one of regional Australia's most significant healthcare facilities.
By The Daily Townsville · 23 June 2026 · 2 min read
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The top gyms and fitness studios in Townsville for every budget and fitness goal.
By The Daily Townsville · 22 June 2026 · 3 min read
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The aquarium brings the Great Barrier Reef to the heart of Townsville.
By The Daily Townsville · 22 June 2026 · 2 min read