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

Sooning Street, Nelly Bay – Blackspot Safety Upgrade From Thursday, 20 November 2025, Council will begin roadworks along Sooning Street between Kirk Street and Osborne Court. This project, funded by the Australian Government’s Blackspot Program, includes the installation of a top road hump and minor roadworks to improve safety. Works are expected to take four weeks, weather permitting, with normal hours from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Residents and visitors may experienc

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The Editor, I have become apprised of the community discussions within our community with respect to the depressing demise of Magnetic Island Community Care and particularly the recent Facebook conversations about the ownership of the MICare property at 7 Apjohn Sreet.  So instead of a Facebook reply I thought that maybe Magnetic Community News could be a better way to communicate. To that end I attach three short papers that: 1.  answer the 7 Apjohn ownership question, 2. ex

Dear Editor, Some of the candidates for Mayor of Townsville have dedicated active social media accounts. Anne- Maree Greaney has an Instagram account called amgformayor. She's posted a video about herself which includes the following: She says that after she finished high school she obtained a "Diploma In Education" and then taught at Rasmussen State School. Yet when she provided The Bulletin with validation of her educational qualifications all she confirmed was a certifica

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

This election, I'm asking Magnetic Island residents to choose experience when voting for the next Mayor of Townsville.  My focus is on experienced leadership, enhancing our liveability, and listening to the community before decisions are made that affect you.  As Townsville grows, I want to make sure that it doesn't lose the fantastic lifestyle that makes it such a special place to live. Magnetic Island is an important part of that. In my time as Division 3 Councillor, I've f

My 3 pillars as MAYOR are :  SERVICE:  Get the basics right — water, sewerage, roads, rubbish, rates and public transport. Maintain what we’ve got first — like clean toilets on The Strand — before wasting money on “beauty projects.” INTEGRITY:  Restore trust. Bring back Council committees for transparency and accountability. Councillors back in their suburbs, listening and fixing every issue for every resident. COMMUNITY:  Townsville’s heart is its people. More youth spaces —

Pictured above: Identical twins - William Mareko, Pryce Mara, Anthony Mara, Jacob Mareko A group of Indigenous secondary school students from some of Australia’s most remote communities, including two sets of identical twins, have experienced a day in the life of a surf life saver, made possible by the support of SeaLink North Queensland. Pictured above: Lillian Mabo, Josephine Mareko (House Parent), Taylor Mene Around 30 NRL Cowboys House boarders travelled to Magnetic Islan

You may be aware that there are some changes occurring on Magnetic Island in relation to the provision of aged care services.  ADA Australia provides information and advocacy support to people who have issues related to Commonwealth funded aged care services in Queensland.  Due to the recent changes in Aged Care legislation and upcoming changes to aged care services on Magnetic Island, an aged care advocate will be visiting Magnetic Island to offer support to aged care reside

A Fresh Start for Magnetic Island If elected Mayor, I will ensure Magnetic Island is no longer treated as an afterthought. For too long, this community has endured crumbling roads, neglected infrastructure, environmental mismanagement, and weak representation. My vision is simple — restore trust, transparency, and tangible outcomes for Magnetic Island residents and ratepayers. 1. Open Book Policy – Real Transparency for Locals Under my Open Book Policy , Townsville City Counc

Starting Wednesday, 5 November 2025, and continuing for approximately two weeks (weather permitting), Council teams will be on-site between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. The project will include erosion control, soil improvements, mulching, and revegetation with native plants, alongside ongoing maintenance, and monitoring.   During this period, residents and visitors may notice increased activity in the area, including construction machinery, vehicle movement, and elevat

The November MIRRA meeting will be held this Saturday 1st, 10am @ RSL Hall Hayles Ave Arcadia. All candidates for the upcoming Mayoral By Election for Townsville have been invited, to date 6 candidates have indicated they will be in attendance. Gold coin entry. Everyone welcome.

Townsville City Council is committed to preserving and enhancing our natural environments. As part of this ongoing effort, Council will be undertaking vital environmental recovery works in Gustav Creek, Nelly Bay. These works aim to restore the creek’s ecological health following recent weather events and ensure its long-term resilience.   The environmental recovery works will take place along Gustav Creek, between Sooning Street and Barton Street. Scheduled to commence on Mo

Re: Future-Proofing Aged Care Services for Magnetic Island Residents Magnetic Island Community Care is the island's largest provider of aged care, having served our residents for 28 years. On 31 October 1997, George Hirst reported on the election of the First Management Committee. Since then, dozens of community members have volunteered their time and worked tirelessly to grow the organisation from a cottage industry into the respected provider we know today, and we value thi

Magnetic Museum’s 2026 calendar, Magnetic Moments…captured over time, marks the reproduction of close to 300 Magnetic Island images made...