NEWS & EVENTS
SCHOOL KIDS TO DRESS FOR CHRISSY
Twenty school-aged artists will soon help dress the city for Chrissy, with the winners of Townsville City Council’s annual Festive Flags competition announced. It was out with the snow and in with the sun as hundreds of local schoolkids drew on their own unique...
PATO’S BOARDWALK OPENS
A boardwalk named in the honour of a late rugby league legend James "Jim" Paterson (Pato) has officially opened, with Townsville City Council proud to recognise Pato’s significant contribution to the game. The “Jim Paterson Boardwalk”, which links the city to...
NORTH QLD SPORTSTAR AWARDS
The best of North Queensland’s sporting talent was celebrated in style on Saturday night as the 35th Annual North Queensland Sportstar Awards returned to Townsville for the first time in nearly a decade. Held at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre, the...
FAITH
WHY THE BIBLE TALKS ABOUT BREAD
Pastor Rob Furlong explores the biblical meaning of bread, from manna to Jesus declaring, “I am the bread of life.”
THE RISE OF GEN Z’S SPIRITUAL QUEST
More young people are searching for hope and finding it in Jesus. Jim Wackett shares why this “age of anxiety” is sparking spiritual hunger.
CONFIDENT HUMILITY & HUMBLE CONFIDENCE
The word humble has it’s roots in the Latin word humus, or “earth”. To be humble is therefore to be from the earth”, or, down to earth”.
LIFESTYLE
ARE YOU A LAWNMOWER PARENT?
Lawnmower parents clear every obstacle—but at a cost. Learn how to build resilience, coach instead of fix, and guide kids toward independence.
STOP SMALL FIGHTS EARLY
Learn how understanding, communication, and empathy can turn small conflicts into stronger connections in your relationship.
3 QUICK PRODUCTIVITY BOOSTS
Psychologist Jodii Maguire shares three science-backed strategies to stop procrastinating, avoid burnout, and boost focus in daily work.
ON AIR
GRATITUDE’S POWER: SMALL SHIFTS, BIG IMPACT
Mental Health Week is a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. This year’s theme — gratitude — gives us a simple but powerful tool: the practice of saying thank you. Research shows that gratitude can lower stress, improve...
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT WITH AODHAN KING
Reflecting on Aodhán King's Musical Journey and His Latest Release If you missed this week's Sunday Spotlight on 99.9 Live FM, don't worry—you can still catch our full conversation with Aodhán King. We delved into his musical journey, the inspiration behind his latest...
INTERVIEW ABOUT NEW FILM: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
We were thrilled to chat with Brennan McPherson (Producer) and John Schafer (Director) about the new 2D-animated film Light of the World, which hits cinemas September 4th! Set in AD 30, Light of the World tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of His young friend,...