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Marine Park Authority to have new home in the HIVE
Above: Artists impression of the HIVE. A major, long-awaited place-making project will finally become a reality after the proponents of...
Magnetic Community News
Apr 15, 20212 min read


The Forts Walk and Radical Bay Road entrance will be FULLY CLOSED
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service advises road reconstruction within the Forts Junction site will commence Thursday 15th April 2021....
Magnetic Community News
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Queensland restrictions to ease from 6am Thursday
Masks will no longer be mandatory, dancing will return, and visits will resume to aged care and disability homes, hospitals and prisons...
Magnetic Community News
Apr 14, 20211 min read


Mother's Day Classic local event to be held on Magnetic Island
Bookings open this morning for the Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic local locations. There are more than 70 locations across Australia...
Magnetic Community News
Apr 8, 20212 min read


Prostate cancer leaves Australian men suffering in silence
In the lead up to World Health Day (April 7), Australians are being urged to get behind the 220,000 men across the country living with or...
Magnetic Community News
Apr 6, 20212 min read


M I Station Opening Hours For April
Current TMR/Counter days for Magnetic Island Police Station. Open for TMR and Front counter business 9am-12noon. TUES 6TH APRIL WEDS ...
Magnetic Community News
Apr 6, 20211 min read


Magnetic Island History and Craft Centre re-opens
Magnetic Island History and Craft Centre re-opens for 2021 on Easter Saturday 3 April. To mark the occasion there will be a book launch...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 28, 20211 min read


What’s really in a COVID-19 vaccine?
Potassium? Phosphate? Sodium? The ingredient list in a vaccine looks a little more complicated than a packet-mix birthday cake, so it can...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 27, 20215 min read


New barrier to protect Geoffrey Bay foreshore
Pictured Above: Geoffrey Bay Foreshore. Photo Debbie Denison Townsville City Council is replacing sections of temporary fencing along...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 26, 20212 min read


Feedback on Horseshoe Bay sport court
The Magnetic Island community is being asked for their feedback on a new multipurpose sport court to be built in Horseshoe Bay Park....
Magnetic Community News
Mar 26, 20211 min read


Expressions of interest are now open for the Volunteer Grants Program
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our community, and expressions of interest are now invited for the 2021 Volunteer Grants round...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 25, 20211 min read


Community Consultation begins on new corporate plan
Council is seeking community feedback on its new corporate plan which aims to grow Townsville into a globally connected community driven...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Bin health checks to educate on recycling
A new awareness program is aiming to improve recycling across the city. The bin health checks involve visual assessments of 1000 randomly...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Siege of Tobruk 80th anniversary commemorated with memorial
Pictured above: The No Surrender Rose Townsville City Council is marking the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk by installing a rose...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Popular SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week a sell-out!
Above: Romping downwind SMIRW photo Andrea Francolini No sooner were entries open than entries flooded in for Australia’s favourite...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 15, 20213 min read


Magnets'
Magnets’ is a salty love song written on, and about Yunbenun (Magnetic Island), a tropical paradise situated just off the coast of...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 13, 20211 min read


Island to Benefit as Townsville Becomes Cheap Flight Destination
Our struggling tourism sector has been given a life line to help Magnetic Island tourism providers and our local economy. Magnetic...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 13, 20212 min read


Council changes light to help baby turtles get out to sea
Photo by @laurenepbath Turtle hatchlings on Magnetic Island will now have a better chance of reaching the ocean with Townsville City...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 12, 20212 min read


Climate resilience a priority for Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is the jewel in Townsville’s crown and Townsville City Council and the local community are working to keep it that way....
Magnetic Community News
Mar 11, 20212 min read


Memorial launches next step of public consultation program for Development Project
Registrations are now open to join one of 30 community forums to discuss proposed exhibitions and gallery content for the expanded...
Magnetic Community News
Mar 11, 20212 min read
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