2025 BIRD COUNT

2025 BIRD COUNT

Registrations now open for Australia’s largest citizen science project Brisbane, Australia; 11 September 2025: Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event. A national celebration of our diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to...
NQ SPORTSTAR FINALISTS OUT

NQ SPORTSTAR FINALISTS OUT

A winter Olympian has been named as one of 88 finalists in the prestigious North Queensland Sportstar Awards, set to be held this Saturday. Recently coming in 9th place at the Korean World Cup and 1st in the FILA American Pacific Championships, Townsville local...
TOWNSVILLE AMONG TOP 100 GREEN CITIES

TOWNSVILLE AMONG TOP 100 GREEN CITIES

 Townsville has earned international recognition as one of the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories for 2025, with the North Queensland capital officially recognised for its innovative and community-driven response to extreme weather events. The prestigious honour,...
THE PERCIVALS 2026

THE PERCIVALS 2026

 Artists from across the globe, of all ages and any level of experience, are now cordially invited to apply for The Percivals 2026. One of Australia’s most respected arts competitions, The Percivals is North Queensland’s own biennial portrait competition. Presented by...
ROCKPOOL FUTURE SHAPED BY PUBLIC

ROCKPOOL FUTURE SHAPED BY PUBLIC

More than 1500 submissions are set to guide the future redevelopment of Townsville’s iconic Rockpool with Townsville City Council engaging Place Design Group and Liquid Blu to complete a preliminary design to assist in gaining external funding. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree...
CALVARY MEN’S BREKKIE IMPACTS LIVES

CALVARY MEN’S BREKKIE IMPACTS LIVES

A Morning of Food, Friendship, and Purpose There’s something powerful that happens when men gather — especially over good food and good purpose. Calvary Church Townsville is hosting its annual Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, 1 November, starting at 8:00am, and this year...