Local Government, Small Business and Customer Service Committee - Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 - Call for submissions Please find below information about the parliamentary committee inquiry into the Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025.   Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025   On 20 November 2025, Hon Ann Leahy MP, Minister for Local Gove

A right of reply from Ex-MI-Care staff members of the last two years Re: letter to the editor from the MI Care committee Dear Editor, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have a right of reply to the recent letter to the editor from the MI Care Committee. We feel our story also needed to be told from our perspective on what happened to MI Care over the past 18 months - It has had a profound effect on our lives. In mid to late 2024 a staff meeting was chaired by the curr

Dear Magnetic Island Community Members I am writing to clarify a number of misconceptions and rumours doing the rounds on social media about Magnetic Island Community Care withdrawing from the delivery of funded aged care services. Management Committees of MI Care are appointed by financial members of the organisation each year at an Annual General Meeting to make business decisions in the best interests of our clients.   Over the past 12-18 months it became increasingly obvi

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