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Local music legends headline first ever C2 Sessions
Pictured above: Magnetic Island musician Clare Whitcombe to perfom at C2. Townsville City Council is showcasing local artists through...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Former Green Waste Site A Disgrace
Pictured above: Weeds clutter the fence line at former green waste site. Debbie Denison Picnic Bay residents are up in arms over the...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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MIRRA REPORT FOR JUNE
Pictured above: Federal Shadow Minister for Communications David Coleman MP and Vice President of MIRRA Ewe Cheng Khoo following a...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Adopt a pet to beat the winter blues
Embrace snuggle season this winter by taking home a new furry friend during Townsville City Council’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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Cannabis crop located, Magnetic Island
Police have located a cannabis crop in a remote area on Magnetic Island. On May 23, the crop of 49 mature plants were found in a national...
Magnetic Community News
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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GETTING SET TO PUT BEST FOOT FORWARD
It’s almost time to think about who you would like to thank for their tireless work in the community with nominations opening soon for...
Magnetic Community News
May 30, 20231 min read
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Solar Panels to be installed on Men's Shed
Magnetic Island Men's Shed ("MI Mens' Shed") and Totally Renewable Magnetic ("TRM") are pleased to announce that they have been...
Magnetic Community News
May 30, 20231 min read
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MIRRA monthly meeting will be held this Saturday 3rd June at 10am at the RSL Hall Hayles Ave. Member For Herbert Phillip Thompson OAM MP...
Magnetic Community News
May 29, 20231 min read
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Council abolishes outdoor dining fees for restaurants and cafes
Council has abolished its outdoor dining application fee and streamlined its policy in a move to pave the way for local restaurants to...
Magnetic Community News
May 25, 20232 min read
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'Granite' Art Exhibiton
This is a fabulous exhibition by local artist Jan Malkin. Inspired by the island's granite boulders, Jan explores the visual and...
Magnetic Community News
May 25, 20231 min read
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She will always be 'Simply The Best...'
Ms. Turner died at 83 years old at her home in Switzerland following her battle with a long illness after she was diagnosed with...
Magnetic Community News
May 25, 20231 min read
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Centaur House Memorial Hostel, Magnetic Island
In this entry for the Centaur Memorial Fund Series, Dr Madonna Grehan, 2015 John Oxley Library Fellow, discusses the history of Centaur...
Magnetic Community News
May 24, 20232 min read
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A Page Turns At Newsagency
Pictured above: Rob & Teri Koenen with staff members Lauren Inchley and Marg Petrie. Debbie Denison On the 8th May the Arcadia News...
Magnetic Community News
May 22, 20232 min read
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BLAST FROM THE PAST
The Arcadia Hotel circa 1960's The open sided Magnetic Island Buses The Alma Bay swimming enclosure
Magnetic Community News
May 22, 20231 min read
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May 20, 20230 min read
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LIFE IN THE FAST LANE??
The MICDA Transport group have the above vision for Magnetic Island roads in its push for Totally Renewable Magnetic Island. The MCN are...
Magnetic Community News
May 19, 20231 min read
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May 17, 20230 min read
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Same Day Approvals slash development application wait times
Pictured above: Kate Wilkes, Melanie Percival and Leisha Anderson are members of Council's team helping residents with Same Day Approvals...
Magnetic Community News
May 16, 20232 min read
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Secret of the Dambusters unveiled for the first time
The Australian War Memorial has unveiled a key piece from one of the most famous air raids of the Second World War: Operation Chastise,...
Magnetic Community News
May 16, 20232 min read
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Queensland Police Service launches podcast to open the doors of domestic violence
On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner in Australia. To mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention...
Magnetic Community News
May 12, 20233 min read
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