Spinnacker Division 1 gets off at the start. Photo Revolution Productions Crews raced with high hopes on this final day of 2026 SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), exciting prospects ahead for those in the running to win trophies and those looking to podium in the race – and once the day was done, the winners were decided. Today’s finale was appropriately Peppers Race Day, as it decided the final outcome in each division and was announced at the official prize givi

Pictured above: Member for Mundingburra Janelle Poole MP and Mayor Nick Dametto with Australia and Brazil fans getting excited for the Street Party. With tickets almost sold out for the highly anticipated Australia vs Brazil international football clash this month, Townsville City Council is set to get the party started by hosting an Australia vs Brazil Street Party in the heart of the city. Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto said the free community event would transform Flind

Kites added to the palette of colour . Photos Revolution Productions Day 4 of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) was a 22nm Magnetic Island & Bay Rock Race for most, except SeaLink Spinnaker Divisions 3 and 4, the Non-Spinnaker and Multihull divisions did the slightly shorter Round Magnetic Island Race, starting off Peppers Blue on Blue at Nelly Bay – and the day produced some new winners. The Visit Townsville, North Queensland race looked prettier than it felt on

Amaya ll gets of the pin well and took line honours. Photo Revolution Productions With Lay Day behind them, competitors were ready to race on Day 3 of SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW), the wind already in evidence well before crews left the dock at Peppers Blue on Blue around 10am, but little did most guess what was in store – a squall that brought 35-40 knot winds that wreaked havoc. Event Chairman, Mike Steel and his crew, went to the rescue of Burke Melia’s M

Pictured above: TCC Recycling facility. Townsville residents have driven down recycling contamination rates by 1 per cent – but Council says there’s still more work to be done to meet the statewide average. The new data comes following an audit of recycling bins across the Townsville region which shows the city’s recycling contamination rate is sitting at 23 per cent, with the most common type of recycling contamination coming from residents bagging their recyclable it

The September MIRRA meeting will be held this Saturday 5th at 10.00am at the RSL Hall Hayles Ave. Arcadia. All welcome. Gold coin entry.

Queensland Police Service (QPS) is continuing its statewide focus on road safety through Operation Yankee Surety, as licensing requirements for e-mobility device riders commence tomorrow. From 31 August, all riders must hold a minimum of a valid Learner licence to ride e-mobility devices, including electric power assisted cycles (EPACs) and personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as e-scooters in Queensland. While some exemptions apply, including for 12-17-year-olds supervised

Pictured above Spinnaker Division 1 start - Hartbreaker at the bottom of screen. Photo Revolution Productions Superb sailing conditions and post racing fun continued on Day 2 at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) and better still, the day produced new winners in every division, in spite of conditions being similar to yesterday’s. Six Fathoms Race Day took the fleet on Strand races, giving Townsville locals and holidaymakers a special view of racing along the foresh

Hectic start line Photo Revolution Productions The sun was out ready on opening day at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week (SMIRW) and the breeze was piping in nice and early for Tropic Petroleum Race Day and competitors couldn’t wait to get on the waters off Maggie Island for an 11am start. IRC Division winner, Tom Woods’ JPK 10.80, Saltwater Wine, defeated David Hamilton’s Farr 40 One-Design, Seeking Alpha (NSW) and Garth Ryan/Kate Leeson’s Wazza Red Boat (Qld) to take

Racing begins tomorrow. Photos Debbie Denison

Pictured above. Federal Member for Herbert Phillip and Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto Townsville City Council is leading calls for Canberra to abandon a “disaster of a deal” that could see an open-ended tax slapped on North Queenslanders. Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto today delivered Council’s appeal to the Federal Government to abandon its proposed changes to national Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), with Council lodging a submission to the National Emergency

Pictured above: Citylibraries Local History Team with Deputy Mayor Suzy Batkovic Townsvillians are invited to uncover their family stories, explore their heritage and preserve treasured memories as Townsville Citylibraries celebrates Family History Month this August. Throughout the month, Citylibraries will showcase the free family history resources available through a library membership, including access to Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, the Local History Collection and spec

Yesterday Member for Townsville Adam Baillie visited the island and inspected the progress of the road restoration works. Works began on the 1st July are being carried by Road Tek. There are still several weeks until the works are completed. Mr Baillie’s told the MCN “ What a difference a couple of weeks makes, from the damaged, potholed and cratered road that no car could negotiate to what it is now....check out these progress pics! Thank you to everyone for your patience

The August MIRRA meeting will be held on Saturday 1st August at 10am the RSL Hall Hayles Ave. Arcadia. Casie Scott from the NBN will be attending to give an update on the project for Magnetic Island All Welcome Entry gold coin donation.

INTELLIGENT OR DECEPTIVE ? The latest Magnetic Island Project Update again carries the headline "Magnetic Island: Investing in a Sustainable Future." Residents might reasonably ask what Council means by "sustainable". Large parts of Magnetic Island still lack reticulated sewerage, A grade treated water is not discharged offshore as recommended by GBRMPA, and long-standing stormwater problems continue to affect many homes. Council promotes "$20 million committed to 14 capi