Pictured above: L-R Paul Groves co ordinator of MINT, Kellie Whitby Superintendent Metallurgical Process, Glencore’s Copper Refinery...

UNDER WEIGH As a landmass surrounded by water Magnetic Island has always been inextricably connected to its marine environment. Early...

Otto Bottiger's Hut, Our Island Home, Bright Point & The Presto

The Department of Environment and Science (DES) Wildlife Officers have helped to highlight the importance of preserving one of...

SeaLink, Australia’s leading marine transport and tourism operator, is proud to change from its iconic blue to bright pink, in support of...

Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club was named the Junior and Youth Development Club of the Year for Queensland at Surf Life Saving...

Santa’s stop in Townsville may still be a few months away but Council is calling on local entertainers to audition for this year’s Carols...

Council’s boredom-busting September school holiday guide is available online and in print now, with plenty on offer to keep Townsville...

14th March 1932 - 28th August 2023 Passed away aged 91 years. Beloved wife of David Worland (deceased) and Geoffrey d’Argeavel...

Pictured above: A badly damaged Picnic Bay jetty Cyclone Yasi 2011. Photos Debbie Denison On the 3rd February 2011 severe Cat 5 Cyclone...

Magnetic Island Receptionist - Part time/full time We are seeking a dedicated and organised person to join our Magnetic Island team at...

ALAN PRIDDLE & TERRY SMITH an article written by John van Tiggelen published TB Circa 1990's (?) Magnetic Island has always been known...

Well, you never know what you'll find at Nelly Bay resident Bobby Casey's place. The MCN found this election curflute circa 2008 (?) from...

It is with deep sadness to tell everyone that Claire Neale passed away on Wednesday the 28/06/2023 at 6.15am. She will be missed....

Pharmacy of the Year nominations openNominations open today for the prestigious Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2024 Pharmacy of the Year...

It’s almost time to think about who you would like to thank for their tireless work in the community with nominations opening soon for...

Magnetic Island Men's Shed ("MI Mens' Shed") and Totally Renewable Magnetic ("TRM") are pleased to announce that they have been...

In this entry for the Centaur Memorial Fund Series, Dr Madonna Grehan, 2015 John Oxley Library Fellow, discusses the history of Centaur...

The Arcadia Hotel circa 1960's The open sided Magnetic Island Buses The Alma Bay swimming enclosure