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Townsville Expands Mental Health Services: Complete 2026 Resource Guide

Updated 9 h ago

Townsville Expands Mental Health Services: Complete 2026 Resource Guide

A guide to mental health services, helplines and community resources in Townsville for 2026.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Boresight drone startup targets global market from Townsville base

Updated Mon, 3 Aug

Boresight drone startup targets global market from Townsville base

Local defence technology company secures funding to scale production of low-cost target drones and counter-drone training.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Townsville University Hospital expands specialist services for 600,000 North Queenslanders

Updated 22 h ago

Townsville University Hospital expands specialist services for 600,000 North Queenslanders

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.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

The Strand: Townsville's Waterfront Transforms into City's Social Heart

Updated Sun, 9 Aug

The Strand: Townsville's Waterfront Transforms into City's Social Heart

The beachside promenade and parkland provides the social heart of the city.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Farmers secure partial win in Queensland gas mining dispute over water source

Updated Tue, 18 Aug

Farmers secure partial win in Queensland gas mining dispute over water source

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.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

North Queensland Cowboys Transform Townsville Into National Football Identity

Updated Mon, 3 Aug

North Queensland Cowboys Transform Townsville Into National Football Identity

The North Queensland Cowboys have given the city a national identity and community anchor.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Townsville Junior Cricket Clubs Welcome Kids With Multiple Formats

Updated 1 d ago

Townsville Junior Cricket Clubs Welcome Kids With Multiple Formats

Cricket has deep roots in North Queensland and Townsville's junior cricket scene gives children of all ages a welcoming entry point into the summer game.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Discover Townsville's Best Activities: Your Complete Local Guide

Updated 2 d ago

Discover Townsville's Best Activities: Your Complete Local Guide

An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Townsville.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Townsville's Complete Year-Round Sporting Calendar: Twelve Months of Events

Updated Mon, 3 Aug

Townsville's Complete Year-Round Sporting Calendar: Twelve Months of Events

Whether you love rugby league, basketball, running or water sports, Townsville's sporting calendar offers something for fans and participants every single month.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Things to Do in Townsville This Weekend

Updated Fri, 21 Aug

Things to Do in Townsville This Weekend

Discover what's on in Townsville this weekend. From environmental programs at Stoney Creek to AI talks and creative galleries-your complete events guide.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Veterans' allied health spending caps raise concerns in Australia's Defence City

Updated Mon, 3 Aug

Veterans' allied health spending caps raise concerns in Australia's Defence City

Townsville defence community worries budget changes to veteran support will deepen mental health crisis.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Rural cancer patients now accessing chemotherapy without long-distance travel

Updated 39 min ago

Rural cancer patients now accessing chemotherapy without long-distance travel

Virtual oncology services are cutting thousands of kilometres from treatment journeys for cancer patients in regional Queensland, with potential to expand across North Queensland.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Townsville Council Backs Major Projects Creating Jobs and Economic Growth

Updated Mon, 3 Aug

Townsville Council Backs Major Projects Creating Jobs and Economic Growth

New development support policy signals council commitment to attracting investment that benefits the local economy.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Townsville Fire Develops Basketball Pipeline from Youth Clubs to NBL

Updated 2 d ago

Townsville Fire Develops Basketball Pipeline from Youth Clubs to NBL

Townsville punches well above its weight in basketball, with the Townsville Fire leading the way and a network of local clubs for players of every age.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Townsville Runners Discover Free Weekly 5K and Challenging Castle Hill Routes

Updated 4 d ago

Townsville Runners Discover Free Weekly 5K and Challenging Castle Hill Routes

From a free Saturday morning 5km at Riverway to a challenging climb up Castle Hill, Townsville has running options to suit every fitness level and every mood.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Women's Sport in Townsville: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

Updated 4 d ago

Women's Sport in Townsville: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

From the Townsville Fire to grassroots netball and AFL, women's sport in North Queensland is thriving and welcoming new participants at every level.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 July 2026

Winter weather shift brings rain relief to North Queensland

Updated Tue, 11 Aug

Winter weather shift brings rain relief to North Queensland

Warm change and scattered showers arriving this weekend as winter conditions ease across Queensland.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville Tip Off returns to showcase WNBL in September

Updated 2 d ago

Townsville Tip Off returns to showcase WNBL in September

Free-entry basketball event brings all nine WNBL clubs to Townsville as community engagement initiative.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Townsville carers invited to help shape Queensland unpaid care policy

Updated 2 d ago

Townsville carers invited to help shape Queensland unpaid care policy

Local carers can contribute to state-wide recognition of unpaid care work at Townsville consultation session.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Schools and Education in Townsville: Universities, Schools and Training

Updated 2 d ago

Schools and Education in Townsville: Universities, Schools and Training

A general guide to how Townsville families and students navigate universities, TAFE, public and non-government schools, and vocational training in the dry tropics.

By The Daily Townsville · 26 June 2026

Ocean waste gets second life as art in Queensland creative initiative

Updated Sun, 26 Jul

Ocean waste gets second life as art in Queensland creative initiative

A growing movement among Queensland artists and environmentalists is turning thousands of tonnes of marine debris into powerful environmental art.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 June 2026

A Day at the Races: Townsville's Horse-Racing Heritage at Cluden Park

Updated 1 d ago

A Day at the Races: Townsville's Horse-Racing Heritage at Cluden Park

Cluden Park has been the home of Townsville racing for generations, offering a genuine North Queensland race day experience steeped in tradition and community spirit.

By The Daily Townsville · 18 June 2026

Swimming in Townsville: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming

Updated 2 d ago

Swimming in Townsville: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming

With world-class facilities and a year-round swimming culture, Townsville is one of the best places in Australia to get serious about swimming.

By The Daily Townsville · 30 May 2026

Touch Football in Townsville: Midweek Competitions, Mixed Teams and How to Get Involved

Updated 4 d ago

Touch Football in Townsville: Midweek Competitions, Mixed Teams and How to Get Involved

Touch football is one of Townsville's most popular midweek social sports, offering a fast, fun and non-contact game for mixed teams of all ages and fitness levels.

By The Daily Townsville · 25 April 2026

Netball in Townsville: Where to Play, Watch and Get Your Kids Involved

Updated 2 d ago

Netball in Townsville: Where to Play, Watch and Get Your Kids Involved

Netball is one of the most popular participation sports in North Queensland, with a strong network of clubs and associations across Townsville.

By The Daily Townsville · 18 April 2026

Sport for Everyone: All-Abilities and Inclusive Programs Across Townsville

Updated 2 d ago

Sport for Everyone: All-Abilities and Inclusive Programs Across Townsville

Townsville has a growing network of all-abilities sport programs that welcome participants of every age and ability to get active, compete and connect.

By The Daily Townsville · 28 March 2026

Junior AFL and Football in Townsville: How to Register Your Child and Find the Right Club

Updated 2 d ago

Junior AFL and Football in Townsville: How to Register Your Child and Find the Right Club

From Auskick to junior football (soccer), Townsville has a rich network of clubs and programs to help kids discover their favourite sport.

By The Daily Townsville · 21 March 2026