Pictured above: A dead Green sea turtle entangles in an abandoned crab pot found by MINT Volunteers on West Point beach. Magnetic Island Network for Turtles (MINT) is a community-based volunteer group taking action to for sea turtle conservation in the Townsville area. Working in partnership with the sea turtle Foundation (STF), our Volunteers take practical actions to help protect the local sea turtle population where possible. Over the past few years MINT Volunteers have re

Dear Editor, I’m writing to update the Magnetic Island community on the important changes underway at Magnetic Island Community Care Association Inc. (MI Care), and to ensure our members and neighbours have clear, consistent information about our direction for 2026. Over the past 18 months, MI Care has transitioned from a government‑funded service provider to a fully volunteer‑led, community‑run incorporated association. This shift has strengthened our connection to the islan

ROBERT HAYLES – A MAN OF VISION PIONEER OF TOURISM ON MAGNETIC ISLAND Magnetic Museum’s 2026 exhibition celebrates the contribution made by Robert Hayles to the development of tourism on Magnetic Island. The exhibition marks the centennial anniversary of pioneer Robert Hayles’ death illustrating his endeavours and the enduring legacy carried on by his family. The exhibition will officially open at Magnetic Museum on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 10.30am and will be followed by a

Townsville locals have been called into action to help fight against a national threat – with the week-long Great Cane Toad Bust kicking off this weekend across Australia.   Magnetic Island Nature Conservation Association (MINCA) and Canoe Projects have teamed up to form the Maggie Toad Busters group .    The organisations are leading toad-busting charge on the Island thanks in part to funding secured through the Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant.

Tomorrow from 5 pm there will be Cassie’s wonderful, tasty Thai food at the RSL and the bar will be open, until 8pm with THE MOST ECONOMICAL BAR DRINKS ON THE ISLAND* Cassie’s wide range of tasty entrees and main courses means there is something for everyone. Get in for dining and sipping under the stars while the weather is still glorious! And you can dine inside in the air-conditioned Hall, or outside under the lights while enjoying some music. No need to book, just turn up

The regular sea dumping of dredge spoil at the entrance to Cleveland Bay is set to continue, despite the strong message from the community to the Port of Townsville that the dump site should be moved to deeper water.  A deeper dump site would avoid the continued re-suspension of dumped spoil by wave action and its re-distribution around the bay and around Magnetic Island.  The Port will shortly apply for another 10 year permit to continue dumping at the current site. Come alo

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This welcome spot of rain is forecast to finish tomorrow morning, so it will be fine AND THE RSL FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS ARE ON. Cassie’s...

As promised FRIDAY NIGHT MARKETS ARE BACK. Unfortunately, Cassie’s Thai Orchid won’t be cooking until next week, but we have Yas’ very...

The official opening of the 2025 Magnetic Museum exhibition Inside Stories  will take place on Easter Saturday, 19 April at 2.00pm at the...

A Spectacular Celebration of Creativity and Sustainability on Magnetic Island Mark your calendars for the inaugural JunkFest 2025, an...

NO RSL DINING THIS WEEKEND. Magnetic Island Sub Branch. Sorry, but our Island is in a wretched state, people aren’t moving around much...

In answer to many requests and enquiries, Magnetic Island RSL has been trying to re-start Friday Night Markets, but hampered first by...

Ah, the rain has gone, the sun is out, tomorrow’s St Valentine’s Day and your RSL will be open! BUT it’s also Chef Phil’s 40 th birthday...