Daily Network editorial team

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

• Community

  Townsville Expands Mental Health Services: Complete 2026 Resource Guide

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

  25 July 2026, 10:04 am

• Finance

  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.

  25 July 2026, 10:04 am

• Community

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

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

  25 July 2026, 10:03 am

• Community

  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.

  25 July 2026, 10:03 am

• Finance

  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.

  25 July 2026, 10:02 am

• Community

  North Queensland Cowboys Transform Townsville Into National Football Identity

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

  25 July 2026, 10:01 am

• Sport

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:59 am

• News

  Discover Townsville's Best Activities: Your Complete Local Guide

  An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Townsville.

  25 July 2026, 9:58 am

• Sport

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:58 am

• News

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:56 am

• Federal

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:47 am

• Finance

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:46 am

• Community

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:46 am

• Sport

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:46 am

• Sport

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:40 am

• Sport

  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.

  25 July 2026, 9:39 am

• Community

  Winter weather shift brings rain relief to North Queensland

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

  26 June 2026, 7:35 pm

• Community

  Townsville Tip Off returns to showcase WNBL in September

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

  26 June 2026, 7:35 pm

• Community

  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.

  26 June 2026, 7:35 pm

• Community

  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.

  26 June 2026, 12:22 pm

• Community

  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.

  25 June 2026, 6:08 pm

• Sport

  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.

  18 June 2026, 7:50 pm

• Sport

  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.

  30 May 2026, 6:15 pm

• Sport

  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.

  25 April 2026, 8:15 pm

• Sport

  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.

  18 April 2026, 5:45 pm

• Sport

  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.

  28 March 2026, 8:10 pm

• Sport

  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.

  21 March 2026, 5:30 pm