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📰 This week’s newsletter: Link in the comments section 👇1. One Big Thing: Great Barrier Reef clean-up launches in Townsv...
02/10/2026

📰 This week’s newsletter: Link in the comments section 👇
1. One Big Thing: Great Barrier Reef clean-up launches in Townsville today
2. Hermit Park man charged: After police knife scan
3. Townsville gets: Its piece of Brisbane 2032
4. Around the web: Townsville artist wins $10,000 ceramic prize, trapped shark draws massive crowds, Supercross roars back into Townsville and more
5. Trending: AU vs BR highlights 🥅
6. Upcoming events: Strand Night Markets, Silent Disco and more

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🏅 Townsville has officially become part of the Brisbane 2032 story as the Games’ new identity takes shape.👇 Read the ful...
02/10/2026

🏅 Townsville has officially become part of the Brisbane 2032 story as the Games’ new identity takes shape.

👇 Read the full article; link in the comments section.

🎶 San Cisco are heading back to Townsville as part of their Miles Away regional tour.👇 See what’s planned for their retu...
30/09/2026

🎶 San Cisco are heading back to Townsville as part of their Miles Away regional tour.

👇 See what’s planned for their return; link in the comments section.

🥕 North Queensland students are learning healthier eating habits by growing, picking and eating their own fresh produce....
30/09/2026

🥕 North Queensland students are learning healthier eating habits by growing, picking and eating their own fresh produce.

👇 See how Pick of the Crop is making it happen; link in the comments section.

🌊 Townsville is kicking off a month-long Great Barrier Reef clean-up campaign at Pallarenda Beach on 1 October.👇 Find ou...
29/09/2026

🌊 Townsville is kicking off a month-long Great Barrier Reef clean-up campaign at Pallarenda Beach on 1 October.

👇 Find out how you can help and register; link in the comments section.

📰 This week’s newsletter: Link in the comments section 👇1. One Big Thing: Nominations open for Townsville Australia Day ...
25/09/2026

📰 This week’s newsletter: Link in the comments section 👇
1. One Big Thing: Nominations open for Townsville Australia Day Awards
2. Townsville Grammar: Sony Camp marks nine consecutive years
3. Great Barrier Reef: Sea cucumbers face overfishing risk
4. Around the web: Townsville robbery investigation, Meta’s new AI glasses, Lano & Woodley show, the new bushfire dashboard and more
5. Trending: Townsville 100 years ago… 🏨🛤️
6. Upcoming events: Socceroos v Brazil, NAFA, PUNQ Festival, Silent Disco and more

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💙 Townsville Grammar School is marking nine years of its Sony Foundation Holiday Camp, supporting children with disabili...
25/09/2026

💙 Townsville Grammar School is marking nine years of its Sony Foundation Holiday Camp, supporting children with disability and their families.

👇 See how students help make the camp possible; link in the comments section.

🏆 Know someone making a difference in Townsville? Nominations are now open for the 2027 Townsville Australia Day Awards....
25/09/2026

🏆 Know someone making a difference in Townsville? Nominations are now open for the 2027 Townsville Australia Day Awards.

👇 See the seven award categories and who you can nominate; link in the comments section.

🌊 New Great Barrier Reef research is raising concerns about overfishing sea cucumbers, with scientists uncovering just h...
23/09/2026

🌊 New Great Barrier Reef research is raising concerns about overfishing sea cucumbers, with scientists uncovering just how long some species can live.

👇 See what researchers discovered and why it matters for future harvesting; link in the comments section.

🎭 Tickets go on sale today for Lano & Woodley’s In Space, coming to Townsville Civic Theatre in April 2027.👇 See what au...
23/09/2026

🎭 Tickets go on sale today for Lano & Woodley’s In Space, coming to Townsville Civic Theatre in April 2027.

👇 See what audiences can expect from their new show; link in the comments section.

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