Townsville Expands Mental Health Services: Complete 2026 Resource Guide
A guide to mental health services, helplines and community resources in Townsville for 2026.
Community News
Latest community stories from Townsville, updated daily.
The Strand: Townsville's Waterfront Transforms into City's Social Heart
The beachside promenade and parkland provides the social heart of the city.
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.
Townsville Air Conditioning 2026: Ducted and Split System Installation Costs
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.
Townsville Parents Discover Top Family Activities for School Holidays
Townsville parents are turning to established local spots for school-holiday outings that combine learning and movement.
North Queensland Cowboys Transform Townsville Into National Football Identity
The North Queensland Cowboys have given the city a national identity and community anchor.
Townsville Hot Water Systems 2026: Costs, Solar Options, Cyclone Compliance
How much does a new hot water system cost in Townsville in 2026? This guide covers hot water system options in north Queensland's tropics, STC Zone 1 rebates, cyclone compliance requirements for solar hot water, Ergon controlled load tariffs, and installation prices.
Townsville Builders 2026: Renovation Costs and Licensed Contractor Guide
Townsville builder and home renovation guide 2026: how much home renovations, extensions, knockdown rebuilds, and new builds cost in Townsville, and how to find a licensed and insured Queensland builder in north Queensland.
Townsville Libraries 2026: Hours, Locations & Programs
Find your nearest Townsville library and community centre. Browse hours, locations, and join free programs at Council libraries and State Library branches.
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.
Family Activities Townsville: Best Kids Days Out
Discover top family activities in Townsville: Reef HQ Aquarium, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Billabong Sanctuary, and Magnetic Island beaches for kids.
Day Trips from Townsville: Magnetic Island & More
Discover the best day trips from Townsville including Magnetic Island, Wallaman Falls, Paluma rainforest and Charters Towers goldfields within 2 hours drive.
Best Suburbs to Live in Townsville: A Neighbourhood by Neighbourhood Guide
From Castle Hill to Annandale and the northern beaches, here is where Townsville residents really want to live.
Best Farmers Markets in Townsville: The Complete Guide
Tropical produce, Magnetic Island honey, and morning markets in the dry season.
Winter weather shift brings rain relief to North Queensland
Warm change and scattered showers arriving this weekend as winter conditions ease across Queensland.
Townsville Tip Off returns to showcase WNBL in September
Free-entry basketball event brings all nine WNBL clubs to Townsville as community engagement initiative.
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.
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.