Community
A local youth mentorship program celebrates success as six students graduate from an early intervention initiative designed to re-engage at-risk teenagers.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Over-50s resort developments highlight the tension between addressing housing shortages and managing rapid residential growth in regional Queensland.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Federal
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 · 1 min read
Community
Rural Queensland cancer patients are saving thousands of kilometres of travel by accessing oncology services through telehealth, a model with implications for Townsville's healthcare delivery.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Federal
New crackdowns on drug and drink driving announced by the Crisafulli government will take effect as road policing operations intensify during winter school holidays.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
Four approved over-50s lifestyle developments in a Queensland beach community signal broader demographic shifts that could reshape Townsville's housing market and community composition.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
Six at-risk young people have completed a 16-week mentorship program in Townsville, demonstrating the effectiveness of early intervention in keeping vulnerable teenagers on track.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Families managing remote schooling are losing access to essential planning tools, raising concerns about equity in rural and regional education.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
Brisbane's rural outskirts gain access to oncology services without lengthy journeys, offering a blueprint for North Queensland healthcare delivery.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
Six students mark completion of Queensland Police's partnership program designed to re-engage at-risk young people with their families and communities.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
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
Federal
State government cracks down on dangerous driving with stricter enforcement measures that will affect how North Queensland police operate during peak travel periods.
By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Community
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
Community
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
Business
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 · 2 min read
Community
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
Community
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
Business
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 · 5 min read