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Townsville Community News: June 2026

Local updates from North Queensland's biggest city as the dry season delivers its best.

By The Daily Townsville · 27 June 2026

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Things to do in Townsville

An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Townsville.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville confirmed as Australia's northern defence hub with $2.1 billion investment

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Townsville confirmed as Australia's northern defence hub with $2.1 billion investment

The investment spans RAAF Base Townsville, Lavarack Barracks, and HMAS Cairns, generating 4,200 new military and civilian positions.

By Townsville Daily · 25 June 2026

Townsville and Natural Disasters: Building Resilience in the Tropics

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Townsville and Natural Disasters: Building Resilience in the Tropics

The 2019 flood and the cyclone history have shaped a community that takes disaster preparedness seriously.

By The Daily Townsville · 22 June 2026

Townsville's 2040 Vision: Growing Australia's Most Important Northern City

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Townsville's 2040 Vision: Growing Australia's Most Important Northern City

The strategic plan for North Queensland's capital city charts a course for sustainable growth.

By The Daily Townsville · 21 June 2026

The Torres Strait Connection: Townsville as the Gateway to Thursday Island

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The Torres Strait Connection: Townsville as the Gateway to Thursday Island

The regional capital's connection to Australia's northernmost communities is cultural and commercial.

By The Daily Townsville · 20 June 2026

Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 construction begins, securing Townsville's water supply to 2060

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Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 construction begins, securing Townsville's water supply to 2060

The $240 million pipeline will draw water from the Burdekin River, reducing the city's dependence on Ross River Dam.

By Townsville Daily · 19 June 2026

Townsville and Floods: Learning From the 2019 Disaster

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Townsville and Floods: Learning From the 2019 Disaster

The record-breaking 2019 floods prompted significant infrastructure investment and planning reform.

By The Daily Townsville · 19 June 2026

North Queensland economy grows strongly as resources, tourism, and defence converge

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North Queensland economy grows strongly as resources, tourism, and defence converge

The regional economy expanded 4.8 per cent as copper, cobalt, and tourism all performed above expectations.

By Townsville Daily · 13 June 2026

CopperString 2032: How a Power Line Could Transform Townsville

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CopperString 2032: How a Power Line Could Transform Townsville

A new transmission line will connect North Queensland's renewable energy potential to the national grid.

By The Daily Townsville · 13 June 2026

Townsville becomes global centre for reef climate science with new $85 million institute

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Townsville becomes global centre for reef climate science with new $85 million institute

The Australian Institute of Marine Science expansion will triple its research capacity and anchor a new marine science precinct.

By Townsville Daily · 8 June 2026

Queensland Country Bank Stadium redevelopment adds new corporate and family facilities

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Queensland Country Bank Stadium redevelopment adds new corporate and family facilities

The $65 million upgrade will improve the spectator experience for the North Queensland Cowboys, the Townsville Suns, and visiting sides.

By Townsville Daily · 3 June 2026

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Townsville Community News: June 2026

Things to do in Townsville

Townsville confirmed as Australia's northern defence hub with $2.1 billion investment

Townsville and Natural Disasters: Building Resilience in the Tropics

Townsville's 2040 Vision: Growing Australia's Most Important Northern City

The Torres Strait Connection: Townsville as the Gateway to Thursday Island

Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 construction begins, securing Townsville's water supply to 2060

Townsville and Floods: Learning From the 2019 Disaster

North Queensland economy grows strongly as resources, tourism, and defence converge

CopperString 2032: How a Power Line Could Transform Townsville

Townsville becomes global centre for reef climate science with new $85 million institute

Queensland Country Bank Stadium redevelopment adds new corporate and family facilities