New council rules reshape how land is managed around flood-prone areas, with practical effects for property owners, renters and local infrastructure in Townsville.
A creeping problem in the city's digital archives has finally forced a systematic reckoning with years of inconsistent data practices across local government and community organisations.
Researchers say chronic loneliness carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and North Queensland's geography and heat are making it worse.
Townsville residents working in RAAF Base operations, James Cook University programs and the proposed hydrogen hub now face projected shifts in roles as a national report identifies higher risks for women and university graduates.
From Rossiter Park to the Strand foreshore, dog owners are turning their morning walks into structured workouts, and finding a social scene they didn't expect.
The region's tertiary hospital serves a catchment of over 600,000 people across North and North-West Queensland, making it one of regional Australia's most significant healthcare facilities.
The policy channels state flood recovery money into dam upgrades and leaves ratepayers in non-priority suburbs without targeted rebates for the 2026-27 year.
From the Strand foreshore to Rossiter Park, the city's network of free outdoor fitness equipment is bigger, and better used, than most residents realise.
As the city pursues its goal of becoming a major hydrogen production and export hub, several crucial decisions will shape the project's future and impact on the local community.
Townsville air conditioning guide 2026: how much ducted AC and split system installation costs in Townsville, QBCC and ARC licensing, extreme UV and tropical humidity AC requirements for Townsville homes, and how to find a reliable installer near you.
As the city pursues its goal of becoming a major hydrogen production and export hub, several crucial decisions will shape the future of this emerging industry in North Queensland.
The state government has backed down on controversial changes to gas mining approvals above critical underground water reserves, marking a policy reset following farmer pressure.
A years-long accumulation of repeated, mismatched and orphaned images in the city's digital records has forced a reckoning with how local government and community organisations manage visual assets.
As venture capital floods the remote work sector, Townsville's CBD is experiencing a quiet revolution-and savvy entrepreneurs are betting billions that flexible workspaces are the future.
