Magnetic Island Archives

14/07/2021

RECOVERY OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Travellers from around the world come to the Great Barrier Reef, an Australian World Heritage Area, to explore its extraordinary diversity of animal and plant life. Coral reefs face a growing number of threats, from climate change and storm damage, to sediment and…

26/05/2021

SEALINK JUNIOR AFL CARNIVAL 2021

The SeaLink AFL Carnival is an annual event held on Magnetic Island for all clubs in the AFL Townsville region. With u9.5’s & u11.5’s kicking off in Round Robin style at 9 am and presentation at 12noon, the u13.5’s and AFL Masters are…

20/05/2021

TOWNSVILLE’S BIN’S COLLECTIONS STREAMLINE WITH UPDATES TO TRUCK ROUTES

To further streamline and enhance the waste collection service, a small number of Townsville properties will see a change to their weekly bin collection day from next month. This change, which would affect around 4,200, or around 6% of the total properties across…

29/04/2021

THE TWO BAYS TRAIL RUN

Outer Limits hosts the Two Bays Trail Run on Magnetic Island, the 3rd run in the Mike Carney ToyotaTrail Run Series 2021. The spectacular run takes you from Nelly Bay to the other side of the Island and finishes at the picture-perfect Arcadia…

28/04/2021

MAGNETIC ISLAND RACE WEEK RECEIVES COUNCIL SUPPORT

Magnetic Island Race Week will be back in September with its biggest contingent yet with the support of Townsville City Council. The 2020 event was called off due to COVID-19, however this year’s event has sold out within the first week of registrations…

18/02/2021

MAGNETIC ISLAND MARKETS

It's a wonderful way to spend your Sunday morning catching up with friends and exploring the Magentic Island Markets. Jewelry, clothing, art, food, and an assortment of treasures are all available at the markets. Enjoy a stroll on the beach or visiting a…

30/10/2019

Stinger net installation starts this week

Nets are being rolled out at Townsville beaches this week to mark the start of the stinger season. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill said protecting locals and visitors to the city was a priority for Council. “Enjoying our great beaches is part…