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Browse published The Daily Townsville newsletter editions below.

Wednesday 9 September 2026
Sheep and goat equipment rebate deadline looms
Morning, Townsville. A clear 22 degrees out there, so here's the local news over your coffee.
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Tuesday 8 September 2026
Bogie triple killer jailed, fire warning and spring showers
Morning, Townsville. Overcast and 21 degrees for Tuesday, and there's plenty to catch up on.
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Monday 7 September 2026
Fatal moped crash on Magnetic Island under investigation
Morning, Townsville. Monday is here, 18 degrees and partly cloudy, so here is your news over a cuppa.
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Sunday 6 September 2026
Townsville man jailed 12 years for recruiting underage girls
Good morning, Townsville. Sunday brings a partly cloudy 18C, so settle in with a cuppa and the news.
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Saturday 5 September 2026
Townsville man jailed for underage sex offences; triple murder verdict in Bogie
Morning, Townsville. It's a clear 18 degrees out there, so here is what's shaping Saturday.
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Friday 4 September 2026
Eye on missing Bohle man as police appeal for help
Good morning, Townsville. A clear 18C start to Friday, so here is what is happening in and around our city.
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Thursday 3 September 2026
Qld heat forecast for spring opener; watch house safety notices
Morning, Townsville. Clear and mild at 18C, and Thursday is here with plenty to catch up on.
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Wednesday 2 September 2026
Townsville murder trial heads to Supreme Court
Good morning, Townsville. Seventeen degrees and partly cloudy, a mild one for Wednesday.
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
North Ward pedestrian crash charge; 54-year inquest into Marilyn Wallman
Morning, Townsville. A clear 17 degrees out there, so here is the news to start your Tuesday.
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Monday 31 August 2026
E-device licence laws kick in this week as QPS continues road safety blitz
Morning, Townsville. 17 degrees and a clear sky to start the week, so here's the news with your coffee.
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Sunday 30 August 2026
Charters Towers wounding arrest; space lights mystery solved
Morning, Townsville. Clear skies and 17 degrees for a Sunday, with plenty to catch up on.
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Saturday 29 August 2026
Bogie triple murder accused tells jury he didn't shoot family
Good morning, Townsville. 18 degrees and partly cloudy, a nice start to the weekend.
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Friday 28 August 2026
Townsville mayor fined after pub crawl altercation
Good morning, Townsville. 19 degrees and partly cloudy for your Friday, plenty of local news to sink your teeth into.
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Thursday 27 August 2026
Stolen vehicle charges as police track car across Townsville
Morning, Townsville. A clear 19 degrees out there, so here is the news to go with your coffee.
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
Four charged after Currajong break and enter; bail laws set
Morning, Townsville. 19 degrees and partly cloudy, a gentle start to Wednesday.
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Tuesday 25 August 2026
Prison drone drug delivery charge over $1m drop
Good morning, Townsville. A clear 20 degrees out there, so here is what is happening in our patch over your coffee.
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Monday 24 August 2026
Townsville police seek help to find Ruby Hamley
Good morning, Townsville. A clear 18 degrees out there, so perfect for a morning walk while you catch up.
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Sunday 23 August 2026
Police seek missing Townsville woman Ruby Hamley
Morning, Townsville. A clear and mild 17 degrees out there, perfect for lingering over your Sunday coffee.
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Saturday 22 August 2026
State Flying Squad surge hits Townsville, fatal crash at Bushland Beach
Morning, Townsville. 17 degrees and partly cloudy this Saturday, so here's what's happening in our patch.
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Friday 21 August 2026
Fatal motorbike crash at Bushland Beach under investigation
Good morning, Townsville. 16 degrees and overcast out there, so here's what's happening in our city today.
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Thursday 20 August 2026
Manslaughter charge in Rasmussen as youth justice bill faces backlash
Morning, Townsville. Clear skies and 17 degrees, a quiet one to start the day.
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Wednesday 19 August 2026
Townsville police target drivers for Road Safety Week
Morning, Townsville. Clear skies and a cool 17 out there, perfect for a walk to the coffee shop.
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Tuesday 18 August 2026
Local cop fined for speeding as police crack down
Morning, Townsville. A clear 16 degrees out there, so here is the news to start your Tuesday.
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Monday 17 August 2026
Blind surfer stuns locals as weather clears for Townsville
Morning, Townsville. Clear skies and a cool 17 degrees to start your Monday.
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Sunday 16 August 2026
Proserpine nursing home takeover fears, showery week ahead
Morning, Townsville. A clear 17C start to Sunday, with a few scattered showers on the way this week.
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Saturday 15 August 2026
Queensland year in review: murder trial, hospital findings and Origin fallout
Morning, Townsville. A mild 15 degrees and clear skies for Saturday, so here is the news to go with your coffee.
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Friday 14 August 2026
Rosslea charge, local violence reports, and more in today's briefing
Morning, Townsville. A clear 15 degrees out there, so here's what's happening across the region and Queensland this Friday.
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Thursday 13 August 2026
Guide Dogs challenge heads to Townsville this weekend
Morning, Townsville. Overcast and mild, but there's plenty to get stuck into today.
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Wednesday 12 August 2026
Bogie triple murder trial begins in Queensland court
Morning, Townsville. Wednesday has arrived clear and 19 degrees, and there is plenty to talk about.
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Tuesday 11 August 2026
Townsville assault case grows, Condon raid, Cape phones out
Morning, Townsville. A warm 19 degrees and overcast out there, so here is what is happening across the city.
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Saturday 8 August 2026
Townsville assault case: 11 charged over teen's injuries
Morning, Townsville. Saturday's 17C and partly cloudy - and there's local news to catch up on.
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Friday 7 August 2026
Copper theft charges laid in Bluewater
Good morning, Townsville. Overcast and 16 degrees, and there's plenty happening today.
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Thursday 6 August 2026
Mount Louisa rider dies in Townsville crash
Morning Townsville. 15 degrees and clear, but a tragic start to the day on our roads.
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Tuesday 28 July 2026
Jack's Law hits 14,000 weapons checks in Townsville
Good morning, Townsville. 18 degrees and partly cloudy - a mild Tuesday ahead.
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Monday 27 July 2026
Three dead on Queensland roads in horror night
Good morning, Townsville. Clear and 17 degrees, but a grim start to the week across the state.
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Tuesday 7 July 2026
Missing Bohle Plains man found safe
Good morning, Townsville. Tuesday and 18 degrees, with the big news: the missing man is home.
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Monday 6 July 2026
Missing Bohle Plains man located safe
Good morning, Townsville. 18 degrees and clear skies as we start the week with some good news.
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Saturday 4 July 2026
POLAIR welcomes new team leader
Good morning, Townsville. Saturday is 18 degrees and mostly clear - a perfect day to catch up with the news.
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Friday 3 July 2026
Fatal crash near Ingham, stolen car crash in Idalia
Good morning, Townsville. 18 degrees and partly cloudy, with two serious road incidents overnight to know about.
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Thursday 2 July 2026
Queensland Rail reaches in-principle deal with unions
Morning, Townsville. Thursday at 19 degrees and partly cloudy, with news that matters to your region.
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
North QLD producers shine at annual beef competition
Morning, Townsville. Wednesday and mostly clear at 19 degrees - here's what's on.
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
Socceroos coming to Townsville for Brazil friendly
Morning, Townsville. Tuesday's 19 degrees and partly cloudy - perfect day for some exciting news about a global sporting event coming your way.
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Monday 29 June 2026
Man charged in baby's death; police boost counterterrorism drills
Morning, Townsville. Monday is here, 19 degrees and partly cloudy.
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Sunday 28 June 2026
Thousands lose power in SE Qld after substation theft attempt
Good morning, Townsville. Sunday is here, clear skies and 18 degrees - a good day to read while we check in on the week ahead.
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Friday 26 June 2026
Grace apologises after contempt finding, new driving laws announced
Good morning Townsville, here is what matters today.
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Thursday 25 June 2026
Townsville police get boost, local scams and state politics
Good morning Townsville, here is what matters today.
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