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Council continuing road upgrades on Magnetic Island
Council is continuing to improve road safety on Magnetic Island with works to start in Arcadia today (Wednesday, July 5). Council will...
Magnetic Community News
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Horseshoe Bay Road Rehabilitation and Guardrail Project: Stage 3
Council is commencing Stage 3 of this project, with construction works along Armand Way, between Marine Parade and Olympus Crescent and...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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Fatal scooter crash, Magnetic Island
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a 26-year-old Belgian tourist died as the result of a motor-scooter crash on Magnetic...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 24, 20231 min read
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Phone/internet problems?
In an attempt to solve the Island’s mobile phone and internet problems The Magnetic Island Ratepayers and Residents Association (MIRRA)...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Former Green Waste Site A Disgrace
Pictured above: Weeds clutter the fence line at former green waste site. Debbie Denison Picnic Bay residents are up in arms over the...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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MIRRA REPORT FOR JUNE
Pictured above: Federal Shadow Minister for Communications David Coleman MP and Vice President of MIRRA Ewe Cheng Khoo following a...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Adopt a pet to beat the winter blues
Embrace snuggle season this winter by taking home a new furry friend during Townsville City Council’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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Cannabis crop located, Magnetic Island
Police have located a cannabis crop in a remote area on Magnetic Island. On May 23, the crop of 49 mature plants were found in a national...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MIRRA monthly meeting will be held this Saturday 3rd June at 10am at the RSL Hall Hayles Ave. Member For Herbert Phillip Thompson OAM MP...
Magnetic Community News
May 29, 20231 min read
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Council abolishes outdoor dining fees for restaurants and cafes
Council has abolished its outdoor dining application fee and streamlined its policy in a move to pave the way for local restaurants to...
Magnetic Community News
May 25, 20232 min read
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She will always be 'Simply The Best...'
Ms. Turner died at 83 years old at her home in Switzerland following her battle with a long illness after she was diagnosed with...
Magnetic Community News
May 25, 20231 min read
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A Page Turns At Newsagency
Pictured above: Rob & Teri Koenen with staff members Lauren Inchley and Marg Petrie. Debbie Denison On the 8th May the Arcadia News...
Magnetic Community News
May 22, 20232 min read
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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE??
The MICDA Transport group have the above vision for Magnetic Island roads in its push for Totally Renewable Magnetic Island. The MCN are...
Magnetic Community News
May 19, 20231 min read
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May 17, 20230 min read
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Same Day Approvals slash development application wait times
Pictured above: Kate Wilkes, Melanie Percival and Leisha Anderson are members of Council's team helping residents with Same Day Approvals...
Magnetic Community News
May 16, 20232 min read
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Secret of the Dambusters unveiled for the first time
The Australian War Memorial has unveiled a key piece from one of the most famous air raids of the Second World War: Operation Chastise,...
Magnetic Community News
May 16, 20232 min read
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Queensland Police Service launches podcast to open the doors of domestic violence
On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner in Australia. To mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention...
Magnetic Community News
May 12, 20233 min read
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Council appoints former top cop to boost community safety
Decorated former Queensland Police sergeant Clint Drew has been appointed by Townsville City Council to build on its strong community...
Magnetic Community News
May 11, 20232 min read
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Smoke from planned burn -
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct planned burn operations within Magnetic Island National Park (in the hills...
Magnetic Community News
May 9, 20231 min read
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Townsville, multiple charges across the weekend
Townsville police have charged 10 people with multiple charges across the weekend following investigations into stolen vehicles. A Holden...
Magnetic Community News
May 8, 20231 min read
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