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Federal Budget 2026 and Townsville: Defence, North Queensland and What's in Store

How federal budget decisions affect one of North Queensland's most strategically important cities.

By The Daily Townsville · 27 June 2026

Veterans' allied health spending caps raise concerns in Australia's Defence City

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Veterans' allied health spending caps raise concerns in Australia's Defence City

Townsville defence community worries budget changes to veteran support will deepen mental health crisis.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Queensland strengthens road safety during winter school holidays with expanded police presence

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Queensland strengthens road safety during winter school holidays with expanded police presence

Operation Yankee Cold Snap will blanket Queensland roads from late June through mid-July as police ramp up enforcement during peak travel period.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Queensland's new drug and driving laws target medical cannabis users and dangerous drivers

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Queensland's new drug and driving laws target medical cannabis users and dangerous drivers

Townsville drivers face stricter penalties under a state crackdown on drug and drink driving, including those using prescribed medical cannabis.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

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Updated 21 min ago

Federal budget commits $1.9 billion for North Queensland, its highest regional allocation

Defence, water security, health, and the Great Barrier Reef dominate the North Queensland commitment.

By Townsville Daily · 22 June 2026

NAIF approves $180 million loan for Townsville industrial precinct expansion

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NAIF approves $180 million loan for Townsville industrial precinct expansion

The concessional financing will unlock a new clean energy equipment manufacturing zone adjacent to the port.

By Townsville Daily · 15 June 2026

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Updated 21 min ago

Federal health workforce program boosts Townsville's specialist medicine capacity

Twenty-four additional specialist trainees will be based in Townsville under the Regional Medical Specialist Training program.

By Townsville Daily · 8 June 2026

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Updated 21 min ago

Herbert electorate one of Australia's most watched marginal seats heading into federal election

Townsville's Herbert electorate has the smallest margin in Queensland, currently sitting at 0.5 per cent Labor.

By Townsville Daily · 2 June 2026

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Updated 21 min ago

Federal Great Barrier Reef Marine Park investment benefits Townsville management operations

A $95 million GBRMPA operations upgrade improves reef monitoring, compliance, and incident response capacity.

By Townsville Daily · 27 May 2026

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Federal Budget 2026 and Townsville: Defence, North Queensland and What's in Store

Veterans' allied health spending caps raise concerns in Australia's Defence City

Queensland strengthens road safety during winter school holidays with expanded police presence

Queensland's new drug and driving laws target medical cannabis users and dangerous drivers

Federal budget commits $1.9 billion for North Queensland, its highest regional allocation

NAIF approves $180 million loan for Townsville industrial precinct expansion

Federal health workforce program boosts Townsville's specialist medicine capacity

Herbert electorate one of Australia's most watched marginal seats heading into federal election

Federal Great Barrier Reef Marine Park investment benefits Townsville management operations