Gina Rinehart Donates $60 Million Supporting Australian Olympic Athletes
Gina Rinehart has contributed more than $60 million to Australian Olympic athletes, making her the largest individual benefactor of elite sport in the country.
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Resources, Energy Stocks Slide as ASX 200 Drops to 8,806
Local investors in Townsville's resources and energy exposures confront softer equity benchmarks and sliding gold prices despite firmer crude.
Townsville Council's New Flood Rules Reshape Property Development Across Region
New council rules reshape how land is managed around flood-prone areas, with practical effects for property owners, renters and local infrastructure in Townsville.
Townsville Secures Major Funding for Hydrogen, Battery and Landfill Projects
Major funding commitments support hydrogen, battery and landfill initiatives across the city.
Social Connection as Medicine: The Loneliness Epidemic Hitting Townsville Hard
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's Cultural Programs Drive Creative Identity Through Festivals, Gallery Growth
Local festivals and gallery expansions tie ancient themes to North Queensland stories through specific venues and attendance records.
Townsville Fixes Years of Duplicate Data Across Government Records
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.
How Temperature, Light and Noise Affect Your Sleep Quality
Townsville residents face distinct challenges from evening heat, street lighting and waterfront noise that cut into nightly rest.
Townsville Leaders Outline Plan for Hydrogen Hub, Climate Resilience
As the city pursues hydrogen hub status and grapples with climate threats, officials and experts outline a vision for sustainable growth.
Townsville Sleep Clinics Provide Local Sleep Study Options
Facilities in the city handle growing demand for overnight monitoring and assessments.
Townsville Property Auctions Maintain Strong Clearance Rates Amid Buyer Demand
Property auctions across Townsville remain resilient as the city’s market continues to attract owner-occupiers and investors alike.
AI Job Displacement Report and Townsville Defence and Hydrogen Hub Employment
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.
Townsville Expands Mental Health Services: Complete 2026 Resource Guide
A guide to mental health services, helplines and community resources in Townsville for 2026.
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.
Where the leash meets the lunge: Townsville's dog-friendly parks are quietly becoming the city's best free gyms
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.
Sweat for Free: Townsville's Best Outdoor Gyms and Fitness Circuits
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.
Townsville Council Directs Flood Recovery Funds to Dam Works, Leaves Suburbs Behind
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.
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.