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...

Townsville City Council wishes to inform you of upcoming coastal management works scheduled to commence along the Horseshoe Bay foreshore...

Key dates Electoral roll Monday, 13 October 2025 Electoral rolls close at 5:00 pm Postal voting Tuesday, 07 October 2025 Postal vote...

The Monthly MIRRA meeting will be held this Saturday 4th October at 10am in the RSL Hall Hayles Ave Arcadia. Gold coin entry, all welcome.

It was a lovely sunny morning in Picnic Bay where the Magnetic Island Mens Shed celebrated international Moke day on the island. A couple...

The inaugural Magnetic Island Mens Shed, Mini Moke Muster will be held this Sunday from 8.30am in Hurst St Picnic Bay. On show will be...

Pictured above: Nelly Bay beach July 2015. Photo Debbie Denison Nelly Bay Beach re-nourishment program started with  the State...

Magnetic Island residents have vented both anger and frustration to the lack of communication with the community, from TCC and the...

Pictured above: Wazza Red and Aye See Red. Photo: Revolution Productions Today was Peppers Race Day and the final day of racing at...

Pictured above The Yachts under kite add to the spectacular scenery. Photo Revolution Productions   On Day 4 of SeaLink Magnetic Island...