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Investigation into Hope Vale crocodile attack
Pictured above: Saltwater crocodile. Wildlife officers have investigated a report that a 60-year-old man was attacked by an estuarine...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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New look Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to support locals this festive season
Townsville City Council is asking local businesses to dig deep and donate to assist locals in need this Christmas. After listening to...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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Nominate exceptional Townsville locals for Australia Day Awards
Recognise the special people in the Townsville community who go above and beyond to help improve the lives of those around them by...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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Tree policy adopted to protect and manage trees in public spaces
Pictured above: Banyan Trees Picnic Bay. Photo Debbie Denison Townsville City Council has formally adopted a Public Tree Management...
Magnetic Community News
Nov 1, 20211 min read
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Grant to support lifesaving efforts on Magnetic Island
Pictured above: Artist Impression Arcadia Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse. The important work of volunteer lifesavers at one of Magnetic...
Magnetic Community News
Oct 17, 20212 min read
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Aussie Backyard Bird Count takes flight in Magnetic Island
Picture above: Cockatoos in our backyard in Nelly Bay Magnetic Island. Photo: Debbie Denison Without feather ado Council and Birdlife...
Magnetic Community News
Oct 13, 20212 min read
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More than a tonne of Maggie Island waste saved from landfill
Almost 70 kilograms of waste materials on Magnetic Island found a new life each day last month with locals and visitors making the most...
Magnetic Community News
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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In Our Garden
Pictured above: Nesting pair of Galahs in the hollow of a branch in the Poplar Gum tree in our front graden. We are pleased to report...
Magnetic Community News
Oct 11, 20211 min read
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Toxoplasm and Wild Life
Pictured above: Allied Rock Wallaby Nelly Bay Breakwater Magnetic Island 2017. Photo Debbie Denison Eating oocysts is not the only way...
Magnetic Community News
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Local support for Magnetic Island heritage through Queensland Country Bank
Pictured above: Butler Hut A Magnetic Island History and Craft Centre project to make necessary repairs to two relocated historic...
Magnetic Community News
Sep 26, 20211 min read
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Townsville Laboratory leads the way in offering new testing service
Photo: Council Scientist Cherian Karimpanal using the new testing equipment at the Douglas Laboratory A new testing service offered at...
Magnetic Community News
Sep 17, 20212 min read
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Community celebrates 100-year-old heritage-listed school building
Pictured above: Magnetic island State School Band. The Picnic Bay school building was the focus of much fun and activity when Magnetic...
Magnetic Community News
Sep 15, 20212 min read
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Celebrate 60 years since the 60s at Townsville Seniors Week
Townsville seniors are invited to celebrate 60 years since the 60s at Council’s Seniors Week Luncheon next month. The 60s-themed events...
Magnetic Community News
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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Science Week looks beyond the microscope to water quality
Queensland is celebrating the varied aspects of our valued scientists for National Science Week which runs from August 14-22, 2021. Emily...
Magnetic Community News
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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Science Week looks beyond the microscope to remote sensing technologies
Queensland is looking beyond the microscopes, beakers and Bunsen burners to celebrate the varied aspects of our valued scientists for...
Magnetic Community News
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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Science Week looks beyond the microscope to wildlife science
Queensland is looking beyond the microscopes, beakers and Bunsen burners to celebrate the varied aspects of our valued scientists for...
Magnetic Community News
Aug 16, 20212 min read
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Community Achievement Awards
TAKING THE LEAD IN YOUR TOWN Nominations are only open for one more month, so make sure you start today! Give thanks and recognition...
Magnetic Community News
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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KOALAS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Here are couple of koalas spotted near my home in Nelly Bay this afternoon. Photos Debbie Denison
Magnetic Community News
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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Give whales a wide berth during migration season - DES
Above: 2 Humpback Wales off the coast of Magnetic Island photo taken by Sealink guest Danette - Lee - Sapwell Humpback whales have been...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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Magnetic Island Nature Care Update
Yesterday about 30 interested locals and visitors joined us at Claude's Block for MINCA's Open Day. It was fantastic to hear that MINCA...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 7, 20211 min read
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