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Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service - Forts Walk Circuit Upgrade 2023
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be commencing works in February 2023 to make further improvements to the popular...
Magnetic Community News
Feb 3, 20231 min read


2.7kg Cane Toad Removed From National Park
Pictured above: Toadzilla removed from Conway National Park Rangers conducting track work in Conway National Park, near Airlie Beach,...
Magnetic Community News
Jan 20, 20232 min read


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Jan 13, 20230 min read


The Cane reigns as Townsville’s most-borrowed book
Gripping mystery The Cane by Maryrose Cuskelly was a hit with Townsville booklovers this year, taking the title as the most-borrowed item...
Magnetic Community News
Dec 30, 20222 min read


Help make mosquitoes buzz off this summer
Mosquitoes can be a significant nuisance as well as carriers for many disease-causing viruses, and recent rainfall has increased the...
Magnetic Community News
Dec 30, 20222 min read


Q P W S - Forts Walk Circuit Upgrade 2023
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be undertaking works in the new year to make further improvements to the popular...
Magnetic Community News
Dec 19, 20221 min read


Reef Assist Project attracts second round of funding
Pictured above: Ricinus communis (Caster Oil Plant) An innovative environmental program helping to restore Townsville’s savanna...
Magnetic Community News
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Residents need to remember pets in high-risk weather season
Council is reminding all pet owners to have a plan in place for their companions heading into the high-risk weather and monsoon season....
Magnetic Community News
Dec 7, 20221 min read


Youth Response to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Pictured above: Pimlico High School student and Magnetic Island resident Samantha Lord speaks at the conference. For the past year, 50...
Magnetic Community News
Dec 6, 20222 min read


Magnetic Community News
Dec 5, 20220 min read


Cost of insurance has held the region back for decades
Townsville Enterprise has made an official submission to the Federal Government for the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool (the Pool) Inquiry. As...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 28, 20222 min read


PUBLIC NOTICE
M.I.R.R.A December meeting this Saturday 3rd Dec. 10am RSL Hall Hayles Ave. Arcadia. All Welcome.
Magnetic Community News
Nov 28, 20221 min read


A statement from Commissioner Katarina Carroll
Pictured above: QPS Commissioner Katarina Carroll The Queensland Police Service (QPS) welcomes today’s release of the Commission of...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 21, 20223 min read


Locals reminded to show bushfire awareness
Locals are being reminded to be aware of bushfires and how best to prepare their homes. Fire season in Queensland begins in July and runs...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 21, 20221 min read


PUBLIC NOTICE
Council is investing in Magnetic Island’s future, constructing and maintaining infrastructure built for our community, laying the...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 19, 20221 min read


Council call to action this White Ribbon Day
Pictured above: Mayor Jenny Hill speaking at a staff BBQ on Wednesday. Photo TCC Townsville City Council is encouraging its employees and...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Turtles take up residence and give council tick of approval
Pictured above: Flatback turtle nesting in Nelly Bay in January, near the sandbag groyne. Council’s Nelly Bay Esplanade restoration...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 11, 20223 min read


Native plants booklet, a guide for island walkers
Pictured above: Selina Hale co - author of 'Some Native Plants of Arcadia, Magnetic Island (Yunbenun)’ at the books launch on Sunday ...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 7, 20222 min read


Magnetic Island Group Launching Book - Some Native Plants of Arcadia
Arcadia Coastcare is launching a new booklet and self-guided walk to help locals and visitors explore Magnetic Island’s foreshores and...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Arcadian SLSC win the Masters @ 2022 North Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Competitors in action over the weekend at Mackay. Photo Courtesy Lauren Ryan More than 500 competitors descended on Mackay over the...
Magnetic Community News
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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