Magnetic Community NewsApr 30, 20212 minMy Aged Care UpdateThere have been some recent and important changes that have been made to My Aged Care. These changes include new features to make it...
Magnetic Community NewsApr 30, 20212 minMagnetic Island Heritage Buildings to be Refurbished with $11,000 GrantAbove: L-R Zanita Davies, Amy Hawkins and Sue Jacobs Photo: Kaine Constantine Magnetic Island History and Craft Centre are preparing to...
Magnetic Community NewsApr 21, 20211 min Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club’s Fund RaiserAll funds raised in this raffle will be used for the Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club’s Alma Bay Clubhouse Renovation Project. We’re about...
Magnetic Community NewsMar 27, 20211 minMagnetic Island History and Craft Centre re-opensMagnetic Island History and Craft Centre re-opens for 2021 on Easter Saturday 3 April. To mark the occasion there will be a book launch...
Magnetic Community NewsMar 26, 20212 minNew barrier to protect Geoffrey Bay foreshorePictured Above: Geoffrey Bay Foreshore. Photo Debbie Denison Townsville City Council is replacing sections of temporary fencing along...
Magnetic Community NewsMar 25, 20212 minBin health checks to educate on recycling A new awareness program is aiming to improve recycling across the city. The bin health checks involve visual assessments of 1000 randomly...
Magnetic Community NewsMar 12, 20212 minCouncil changes light to help baby turtles get out to seaPhoto by @laurenepbath Turtle hatchlings on Magnetic Island will now have a better chance of reaching the ocean with Townsville City...
Magnetic Community NewsMar 11, 20212 minClimate resilience a priority for Magnetic IslandMagnetic Island is the jewel in Townsville’s crown and Townsville City Council and the local community are working to keep it that way....
Magnetic Community NewsMar 10, 20212 minMemorial launches next step of public consultation program for Development ProjectRegistrations are now open to join one of 30 community forums to discuss proposed exhibitions and gallery content for the expanded...
Magnetic Community NewsMar 6, 20216 minIWD 2021 campaign theme: #ChooseToChallengeA challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can...
Magnetic Community NewsFeb 18, 20212 minOrganisations join force to protect Great Barrier ReefCommunity organisations have joined forces to protect the north’s most iconic attraction – the Great Barrier Reef – from litter...
Magnetic Community NewsFeb 14, 20211 minDecarbonisation Report Handed DownDebbie Denison On Wednesday 10th February, Charlotte Taylor - Operation & Business Development Manager for EarthCheck, handed down their...
Magnetic Community NewsFeb 9, 20211 minMagnetic Island National Park Walking Track ProjectsRestoration and upgrade works are going ahead on two Magnetic Island walking tracks until the middle of this year. Works have started on...
Magnetic Community NewsFeb 7, 20212 minMajor Development Project Set To BeginDebbie Denison The long awaited upgrade of drainage issues for Horseshoe Bay Park and Apjohn Street is set to begin this coming week. The...
Magnetic Community NewsFeb 1, 20211 minCyclone Yasi 10 Years AgoA look back at the damage and the clean up. Above; The Picnic Bay Jetty - Above: Horseshoe Bay Boat Ramp Above: Horseshoe Bay Toilet...
Magnetic Community NewsDec 3, 20202 minIs your pool fence compliant?Make sure your pool fence is compliant before Christmas. As Townsville heats up it’s high time to check whether your pool fence is...
Magnetic Community NewsDec 2, 20201 minWater meters to douse Magnetic Island expensesTownsville City Council has installed 1616 smart water meters to help reduce water consumption and cut ongoing costs on Magnetic Island....
Sara ShawDec 1, 20201 minBe a 'First Responder' for stranded marine life!QPWS offer free training for volunteers who would like to be First Responders to tend to sick and deceased marine life. MINT has been...
Sara ShawDec 1, 20201 minTurtle nesting and stinger seasons begin!Turtle nesting season has commenced on the island, with the first nest laid on Nelly Bay beach in mid November. Turtles will be nesting...