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13 December 2024 North Queensland Hydrogen Consortium launches school holiday program
11 December 2024 Queensland's largest solar and battery project announced in Townsville
10 December 2024 Townsville Enterprise to lead future of major events attraction
05 December 2024 Suncorp secures 120 jobs for Townsville
04 December 2024 Tourism volunteers celebrated for International Volunteers Day
29 November 2024 Unlock the North - Federal Budget asks and Election priorities 2025
26 November 2024 Statement: CopperString update
22 November 2024 Winners announced - 2024 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards
20 November 2024 Townsville Enterprise secures $2.5bn in investment for 2023-2024 financial year
01 November 2024 LNP government announce Crisafulli Ministry
28 October 2024 Advocacy Alert: Queensland's New State Government
25 October 2024 Major parties yet to commit to critical North Queensland projects
17 October 2024 Katter's Australian Party commits $415 million to health and housing in North Queensland
15 October 2024 LNP commits $4.9M to Palm Island Tourism Masterplan
12 October 2024 Townsville Enterprise releases Election Scorecard: Major parties missing in action
11 October 2024 KAP commits to Townsville Port Expansion
01 October 2024 Public voting open for North Queensland's Tourism and Events People's Choice Awards
28 September 2024 $578M Needed to Upgrade Health Facilities in the Region
27 September 2024 World Tourism Day: Townsville Enterprise Calls for State Investment in Transformative Tourism Experiences
26 September 2024 Townsville North Queensland Sees Record-Breaking Tourism Growth
30 September 2024 State Election: Top 5 Asks for North Queensland
24 September 2024 NQ Spark signs Ethan Global as high-performance computing provider
24 September 2024 Trunk Infrastructure Holding Back 5,600+ New Homes in Townsville
18 September 2024 State Election Update
14 September 2024 120-day countdown to Townsville’s first large luxury cruise ship
13 September 2024 Townsville projects showcased at Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit
13 September 2024 Regional Leaders Release State Election Priorities to Secure the Future of North Queensland
10 September 2024 Townsville Enterprise tourism volunteers welcome one-millionth visitor
10 September 2024 Queensland Country Bank Stadium: A 7-Year Advocacy Triumph for North Queensland
09 September 2024 Killer new concert on the way for Queensland Country Bank Stadium
06 September 2024 Townsville Enterprise secures over $70 billion of economic activity for Townsville North Queensland over its 33 years
04 September 2024 Aviation White Paper Released
29 August 2024 Engagement and Expectations
23 August 2024 CEO Address - Bush Summit, Townsville
22 August 2024 Great Barrier Reef Aquarium secured
22 August 2024 World leader on climate backs calls to rebuild National Reef Education Centre
19 August 2024 Migration Critical to Safeguard Townsville North Queensland’s Future
14 August 2024 Call on State Government to advance Big Rocks Weir
09 August 2024 Highway to hell: Urgent Upgrades Needed for Flinders Highway
09 August 2024 Reef HQ on the agenda for upcoming News Corp Townsville Bush Summit
07 August 2024 Townsville poised to further enhance Defence credentials
24 July 2024 Tourism operators receive EcoGuide certification
16 July 2024 North Queensland Project Pipeline Soars
12 July 2024 Mayoral Delegation: Townsville Community Cabinet
11 July 2024 New liveability campaign launched
04 July 2024 Tripadvisor's top 10% worldwide: A win for Townsville North Queensland!
25 July 2024 $40m committed towards a Local Renewable Energy Zone in Townsville
24 June 2024 37 Years of our National Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef
21 June 2024 Major Wins for Townsville North Queensland
12 June 2024 Townsville Enterprise calls on locals to explore next door this school holidays
12 June 2024 Mixed Bag for North Queensland from State Budget
11 June 2024 Community Petition Hits 5,000 Signatures
08 June 2024 Townsville North Queensland State Budget Wishlist
03 June 2024 Queensland is Bluey's world for real life.
23 May 2024 Vale Graham Jackson OAM
16 May 2024 DHA announces New Builds Volume Leasing Program
14 May 2024 Townsville Enterprise 2024/25 Federal Budget Response
14 May 2024 North Queensland's Regional Leaders Release Budget Priorities
10 May 2024 International travel agents pique interest in Townsville
11 May 2024 Townsville Waterfront Redevelopment City's number one priority for Federal Budget
09 May 2024 New $300M mine sparks opportunity for integral rail corridor upgrades
09 May 2024 100,000 aviation seats lost with Bonza
03 May 2024 Koalas released on Magnetic Island in celebration of International Wild Koala Day
30 April 2024 North Queensland's Green Energy Forum charging up the future of the region
19 April 2024 Townsville named Queensland's first city to achieve Nature Tourism certification
17 April 2024 Townsville North Queensland set to become Australia's designated "Army Capital"
14 March 2024 Campaign set to leverage huge regional events calendar
14 March 2024 Plans for the Global Great Barrier Reef Centre of Excellence Revealed
20 February 2024 ANZ and Suncorp Bank merger will inject 120 new jobs in Townsville North Queensland
21 February 2024 Townsville North Queensland supercharged for vanadium battery manufacturing
13 February 2024 Townsville announced as Australia's first ethanol to Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant
12 February 2024 Get the party started and let's turn Townsville P!nk
01 February 2024 $137M Green Energy Hydrogen Hub Confirmed for Townsville
01 February 2024 Feedback, deals and socials: North Queensland getting back to business.
31 January 2024 Recommendations made to ensure renewable energy success in the North
28 January 2024 Tourism Industry Calls for Recovery Assistance
15 January 2024 Calls for industry leaders to shape future of tourism on Magnetic Island
16 January 2024 North Queensland Future Leaders announced for 2024
16 January 2024 North Queensland unites for change to Cyclone Reinsurance Pool
15 January 2024 SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub announced for Townsville
29 November 2023 Cruise passengers to be treated to world-first experience
28 November 2023 Queensland's Major Project Pipeline Grows to Record $92 Billion
22 November 2023 Townsville Enterprise Appoints New Board Director
17 November 2023 Urgent audit of Flinders Highway to prepare for renewable energy and critical mineral boom
15 November 2023 Bonza launches new connection from Gold Coast to Townsville
14 November 2023 Townsville Thrilled to Host Harvey Norman NRL All Stars
14 November 2023 Townsville to Host Women's State of Origin Game 3
14 November 2023 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards 2023: Winners
30 October 2023 Copperstring powering jobs and confidence
26 October 2023 Fast track projects for progress
19 October 2023 Water security a must in Mid-Year Budget Review
18 October 2023 Combined efforts will ensure a strong future for the North west
06 October 2023 North Queensland Future Leaders Program relaunched for 2024
28 September 2023 Defence Strategic Review offers welcomed population boost
11 September 2023 500-day countdown to colossal cruise boost
05 September 2023 Record number of nominations up for public vote for North Queensland's Tourism and Events People's Choice Awards
24 August 2023 Accommodation properties join together to offer affordable rates for P!nk weekend
16 August 2023 TEL Members get early access to P!nk tickets
08 August 2023 Call for nominations for the 2023 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards
11 July 2023 Townsville North Queensland teams up with Bonza
13 July 2023 Townsville North Queensland's holiday awareness up more than 150 per cent following marketing efforts
13 June 2023 State Budget delivered more than $1 billion for North Queensland economy
23 June 2023 Townsville Convention Bureau showcases the region to key business event organisers
23 May 2023 Mining and resources leaders to gather in Townsville North Queensland
19 May 2023 International education study abroad is back in Townsville North Queensland
17 May 2023 Townsville Enterprise makes official submission to the State Government's Burdekin Basin Water Plan Review
16 May 2023 First industry-led Regional Growth Plan launched for Townsville North Queensland
15 May 2023 Tourism volunteers celebrated for National Volunteers Week
09 May 2023 TEL responds to the Federal Budget
09 May 2023 Federal budget needs to balance cost of living pressures and economic development
08 May 2023 Townsville and Ingham named a finalist in the 2023 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards
08 May 2023 Magnetic Island Tourism Masterplan aims to protect natural and cultural values whilst supporting visitor growth
28 April 2023 Townsville welcomes international underwater sculptor as MOUA 'Ocean Sentinels' prepare for installation
28 April 2023 Townsville North Queensland on show at the Australian Tourism Exchange
26 April 2023 Review reveals Townsville will play a key role in protecting our national security
22 April 2023 Townsville at the core of our nation's Defence
20 April 2023 Home Affairs visit to Townsville and Charters Towers to promote skilled migration
12 April 2023 All eyes are on Townsville North Queensland
05 April 2023 National Visitor Survey reveals record visitor spend for Townsville North Queensland
28 March 2023 TEL and the region's Mayors advocate for the North's fair share
23 March 2023 North Queensland's tourism industry focused on development to secure bright future
15 March 2023 The city anticipates big outcomes from Defence Houston Smith Review
15 March 2023 TEL and the region's Mayors head to Parliament to Unlock the North
07 March 2023 ADVOCACY ALERT | North's energy superpower has been unlocked
07 March 2023 ADVOCACY ALERT | $5 billion secured for CopperString 2.0
03 March 2023 Australia wakes up to Townsville North Queensland on TODAY Show
22 February 2023 ADVOCACY ALERT | Bonza welcomed to Townsville
24 February 2023 New tourism brand announced for Townsville North Queensland: Up for Unexpected
10 February 2023 Townsville on show at Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event
25 January 2023 Critical minerals processing a major boost for Townsville's position as the world-leading minerals processing hub
08 February 2023 Magnetic Island ranked 37 of the 100 most loved destinations around the world
21 December 2022 National Visitor Survey reveals record visitation for Townsville
20 December 2022 Visitor Information Centre shows signs of pandemic recovery
15 December 2022 Yeah Mate! Tourism campaign sees 61% of people take action
08 December 2022 ADVOCACY ALERT | Water security for North Queensland
06 December 2022 Draft Magnetic Island Tourism Masterplan released for public consultation
29 November 2022 Townsville Enterprise 31st Annual General Meeting
28 November 2022 Cost of insurance has held the region back for decades
22 November 2022 Townsville North Queensland on show to leading tourism buyers and sellers
21 November 2022 Holiday packages launched to entice Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne travellers
18 November 2022 $2M kick-start for the Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail
14 November 2022 North Queensland secures renewable energy hub
10 November 2022 Success is magnetic for Aquascene Charters
08 November 2022 Korean solar company visits Townsville for an investment mission
03 November 2022 Magnetic Island and Hinchinbrook shine at Queensland Tourism Awards
02 November 2022 North Queensland's Defence capabilities submitted for investment review
25 October 2022 A $5.4 billion blow to the North - Money must stay for the future of NQ
24 October 2022 TEL hopes Federal Budget delivers for the North
20 October 2022 Report reveals Townsville comes out on top as hydrogen hub
20 October 2022 Visitors say 'yeah mate' to Townsville North Queensland
19 October 2022 Build-to-Rent model progressing for North Queensland
19 October 2022 Renewables fast-track for the South must be replicated in the North
17 October 2022 North Queensland slapped with a $7bn funding cut
14 October 2022 2022 North Queensland Tourism and Events Award Winners
13 October 2022 Korea key to unlocking the North's green energy potential
09 October 2022 TEL's green energy road trip goes global
05 October 2022 Hells Gates Pumped Hydro Scheme a quick win for government's renewables target
04 October 2022 New Federal Government urged to Unlock the North's potential
30 September 2022 Record number of votes will decide our region's best tourism operators
29 September 2022 CopperString gets green light today, let's start SuperGrid in the North tomorrow
28 September 2022 Response to State's Energy Plan: There is no transition without transmission
27 September 2022 Nah Mate! This is Townsville North Queensland
26 September 2022 NQ can still win in Grand Final week with Energy Plan release
23 September 2022 Townsville ranked in the top 25 global tourism destinations
02 August 2022 TEL launches NQ's first live economic dashboard
01 June 2022 Germany looking to ship sunshine from NQ
03 June 2022 NQ can't allow Hells Gates to freeze over
08 June 2022 Asian nations' trade mission to Townsville a sign of post-COVID recovery
12 June 2022 NQ ahead in renewable energy origin
20 June 2022 Budget a chance to reward NQ for COVID resilience
23 June 2022 Budget measures welcomed but critical enablers for NQ still miss out
01 July 2022 DAMA GOES LIVE
10 May 2022 Charters Towers named finalist in Top Tourism Town Awards
06 May 2022 ELECTION UPDATE | Ayr industrial land commitment secured
29 April 2022 2022 Federal Election Update - Election Scorecard preview and how you can help Unlock the North
12 April 2022 2022 Federal Election scorecard launched
01 April 2022 Townsville's economic prosperity bolstered by the signing of a Designated Area Migrated Agreement
31 March 2022 Townsville Enterprise Federal Budget Response
31 March 2022 Welcome to the 2022 Federal Budget
25 March 2022 World's best reef management will not be held by UNESCO listing
21 March 2022 LAST CHANCE | Tourism Futures Forum tickets for this Friday
16 March 2022 DAMA to relieve NQ businesses struggling with skills shortages in North Queensland
10 March 2022 Magnetic Island Masterplan looking for local insights as consultation gets underway.
11 March 2022 Museum of Underwater Art launches new sculptures in special on-land exhibition
11 March 2022 New aviation partnership launched
08 March 2022 Townsville Enterprise prepares to welcome footballs trans-Tasman rivalry to Townsville
04 March 2022 Destination review calls for community input
17 February 2022 2022 Unlock the North Canberra Delegation | Day 4
16 February 2022 2022 Unlock the North Canberra Delegation | Day 3
15 February 2022 2022 Unlock the North Canberra Delegation | Day 1 & 2
15 February 2022 Bonza to bring big benefits
14 February 2022 North Queensland unites on 'digital' budget delegation
28 January 2022 Solution to more sustainable agriculture and reef protection is in the North
24 January 2022 Budget submission focused on securing North Queensland's future
12 January 2022 Industry calls for government support
06 January 2022 NQH2 Foundation Partner announces $50 million investment
10 December 2021 Magnetic Island Masterplan announced
02 December 2021 Townsville declared hydrogen cluster
01 December 2021 Give the gift of travel this Christmas
25 November 2021 Hydrogen leaders submit grant applications to secure green energy future
23 November 2021 Major advocacy win with $10M processing plant announced
05 November 2021 Review into Public Liability Insurance for Tourism Operators
04 November 2021 Drive North Queensland Website Launched
18 June 2021 Treasury Submission | Reinsurance Pool for Cyclones and Related Flood Damage
25 October 2021 Macro-algae technology enabling sustainable growth of aquaculture and agriculture and Reef protection
18 October 2021 Plan ahead with Townsville North Queensland holiday offers
16 October 2021 North puts forward plan to turbocharge Australia's transition to Net Zero
14 October 2021 Calls for holiday discounts and flight incentives answered with launch of the Great Queensland Getaway
09 October 2021 One step closer to establishing Townsville as a Hydrogen cluster
08 October 2021 World's first beer brewed with water from the Great Barrier Reef being made in Townsville
08 October 2021 Townsville tour group helps surrounding regions boom
29 September 2021 Townsville dive operator shares the scope of local marine tourism industry
27 September 2021 Launch of new community campaign on World Tourism Day
04 September 2021 Road Trip to Highlight the Future of Northern Australia
26 August 2021 Magnetic Island tourism operator named one of the best experiences in the world
13 August 2021 $600 Million Covid-19 Business and Sole Trader Relief Package
13 August 2021 Public to determine North Queensland's best tourism and event experiences
12 August 2021 Aquaculture export can accelerate the North
10 August 2021 COVID-19 ADVOCACY ALERT | $70M Business Relief Package
07 August 2021 Arts precinct could harness real cultural opportunities for Townsville
09 August 2021 New economy minerals powering the world
04 August 2021 U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires | Member Roundtable
02 August 2021 COVID-19 ADVOCACY ALERT | Lockdown Business Support Grant
27 July 2021 ADVOCACY ALERT | Where is 'Team Australia' for our nation's core industries?
24 July 2021 CEO Column - July 2021
21 July 2021 ADVOCACY ALERT | 2032 Olympics secured for Queensland
17 July 2021 'Holiday Discounts' campaign to support industry recovery
09 July 2021 ADVOCACY ALERT | Call for Flight Incentive Scheme to Reboot Tourism Industry
02 July 2021 Small Business Response Framework + Lockdown Lifts Tonight
29 April 2021 Senate Committee Submission: Inquiry into the prudential regulation of investment in Australia s export
06 August 2021 Quarterly Economic Snapshot - July 2021
01 July 2021 Ominous picture for future of local business community
30 June 2021 BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY | COVID-19 3-Day Lockdown
29 June 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE: 3-Day Lockdown - Townsville, Palm Island & Magnetic Island
15 June 2021 Advocacy Alert: What the 2021/22 State Budget means for the North
04 June 2021 Origin and music fans can be a part of 'Footy Basecamp'
02 June 2021 Townsville locals encouraged to host on Airbnb as footy fans prepare for historic clash
31 May 2021 TOWNSVILLE TO HOST STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1
21 May 2021 Targeted Tourism Campaigns Deliver Strong Bookings
18 May 2021 Hells Gates Dam Irrigation Scheme | Video Update
13 May 2021 Indigenous Guides Training Program
11 May 2021 ADVOCACY ALERT | 2021 Federal Government Budget
10 May 2021 Meet our new CEO, Ms Claudia Brumme-Smith
04 May 2021 Advocacy Alert | Reinsurance Pool announced for Northern Australia
14 April 2021 Board Director Appointment
13 April 2021 Edutourism Tender Opportunity
13 April 2021 Top Tourism Town Finalists - Vote Now
10 April 2021 Local Leader Appointed as CEO
07 April 2021 Quarterly Economic Snapshot - April 2021
01 April 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE | Greater Brisbane Lockdown Lifts Midday Today
29 March 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE | Greater Brisbane 3-Day Lockdown
11 March 2021 COVID-19 ADVOCACY UPDATE | Tourism Industry Support Packages
02 March 2021 Canberra Delegation | Wrap Up
26 February 2021 Unlock the North Canberra Delegation | Day 4
25 February 2021 Unlock the North Canberra Delegation | Day 3
24 February 2021 Unlock the North Canberra Delegation | Day 1 & 2
19 February 2021 North Queensland Delegation Promotes the Region's Capability in the Capital
05 February 2021 Townsville Shines Even Brighter with New Holiday Deals
03 February 2021 Unlock the North: 2021 Federal Government Budget Submission
11 January 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE | Greater Brisbane 10-Day Restrictions
08 January 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE | Greater Brisbane Lockdown
04 December 2020 North Queensland Economy on the Path to Recovery
01 December 2020 Advocacy Alert | 2020-21 Queensland State Budget
04 December 2020 Bringing the Coral Greenhouse to life
25 November 2020 Latest News and Opportunities
23 November 2020 A statement from CEO Patricia O'Callaghan
11 November 2020 Quarterly Marketing Results Announced
17 November 2020 Find your shine these holidays
12 November 2020 Queensland State Election Update | Cabinet, Opposition Leader, Declarations, Next Steps
02 November 2020 Queensland State Election | Next Steps for North Queensland
30 October 2020 Queensland State Election | Fourth & Final Week
23 October 2020 Queensland State Election | Week 3 Wrap Up
19 October 2020 2020 State Election | Weekend Wrap Up
16 October 2020 State Election Week 2: Health, Education, Jobs & Manufacturing
02 October 2020 Unlock the North | Destination Development Priorities
09 October 2020 State Election Week 1: Unlocking the North in the Spotlight
06 October 2020 Advocacy Alert: What the 2020 Federal Budget means for the North
02 October 2020 Advocacy Alert: New Roadmap to Easing Queensland's Restrictions
28 September 2020 Advocacy Alert: Latest State & Federal Announcements
23 September 2020 Unlock the North | Premier Delivers Economic Plan for North Queensland
18 September 2020 Advocacy Alert: Urgent Review of Density Restrictions
09 September 2020 Latest News and Opportunities
04 September 2020 Quarterly Tourism Marketing Results
04 September 2020 Unlock the North Road Trip Series | Burdekin Growth Opportunities
26 August 2020 Latest News and Opportunities
26 August 2020 'Unlock the North' Road Trip - Hinchinbrook Ecotourism
21 August 2020 Advocacy Alert: Labor and LNP Release Economic Recovery Plans
21 August 2020 Project Update: Big Rocks Weir Business Case Submitted
05 August 2020 Townsville North Queensland records positive tourism sentiment and visitor experience
19 August 2020 Funding Announcement: Museum of Underwater Art
18 August 2020 'Unlock the North' Road Trip - Big Rocks Weir
14 August 2020 DAY 3: Unlock the North | Parliament House Delegation
12 August 2020 DAY 2: Unlock the North | Parliament House Delegation
11 August 2020 DAY 1: Unlock the North | Parliament House Delegation
09 August 2020 Unlock the North: North Queensland Projects & Policies
05 August 2020 Townsville records positive tourism sentiment and visitor experience
01 August 2020 UNLOCK THE NORTH | Parliament House Delegation
21 July 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE | JobKeeper & Income Support Extensions
03 July 2020 The Beach Club Opens on Magnetic Island
30 June 2020 Advocacy Alert: Townsville City Council 2020/21 Budget
30 June 2020 Advocacy Alert: Interstate Travel Reopened to all States & Territories Except Victoria & Stage 3 Fast-tracked
26 June 2020 DAY 5: North West Queensland Road Trip | Unlock the North. Progress the State.
26 June 2020 DAY 4: North West Queensland Road Trip | Unlock the North. Progress the State.
25 June 2020 DAY 3: North West Queensland Road Trip | Unlock the North. Progress the State.
23 June 2020 DAY 2: North West Queensland Road Trip | Unlock the North. Progress the State.
22 June 2020 DAY 1: North West Queensland Road Trip | Unlock the North. Progress the State.
19 June 2020 Advocacy Alert: Unlock the North. Progress the State.
16 June 2020 Advocacy Alert: Second Phase of State Government Economic Recovery Funding
16 June 2020 Create moments that matter these school holidays
10 June 2020 Advocacy Alert: Arms and Skies Open for a Townsville Trans-Tasman Bubble
09 June 2020 Advocacy Alert: Welcomed opportunity to meet with Treasurer Cameron Dick
30 May 2020 CEO Column - May 2020
01 June 2020 Advocacy Alert: Next Steps for Tourism Industry to Leverage Winter Travel
31 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Queensland-wide travel approved by Premier
28 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Reopen North Queensland Plan Delivered to State Government Following Positive Discussions with Premier
25 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Reopening North Queensland Gains Momentum
22 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Tourism leaders push to reopen North Queensland
19 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: State Government maps out $4 billion recovery plan initiatives
14 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Deputy Premier, Minister for Health and Chief Health Officer meet with Townsville business and industry
13 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Recovery framework to guide industry through COVID-19
08 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Roadmap to easing Queensland's restrictions
01 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Push for COVID business recovery road-map
06 May 2020 Advocacy Alert: Reopening road-map will give us a fighting chance
01 May 2020 Sun Metals shine bright to support local hospitality industry
27 April 2020 Advocacy Alert: Pre-COVID-19 Labour Force Data Released
22 April 2020 2020 Local Government Election Results
17 April 2020 Advocacy Alert: Locals Building Up Locals
16 April 2020 Advocacy Alert: Airline Competition Critical
03 April 2020 Virtual Stay-cation Social Series
08 April 2020 Advocacy Alert: $130 Billion Job Keeper Wage Subsidy Legislation Passed
28 March 2020 CEO Column - March 2020
30 March 2020 Advocacy Alert: Wage Subsidy at the Heart of $130 billion Additional Economic Response
30 March 2020 Advocacy Alert: Wage Subsidies | Commercial Tenancy Support | Banks Expand Relief
24 March 2020 Advocacy Alert: State Economic Response Package
23 March 2020 Advocacy Alert: Further Social Gathering Restrictions
22 March 2020 Advocacy Alert: Federal Cash Rescue | COVID-19 Second Economic Response Package
20 March 2020 Advocacy Alert: Cash Rescue Package & Nation Building Program - Key to Economic Survival
16 March 2020 Member Alert: COVID-19 Update
18 March 2020 Advocacy Alert | COVID-19: Cash is king for businesses
11 March 2020 Advocacy Alert: Local Government Election Priorities 2020
29 February 2020 CEO Column - February 2020
21 February 2020 Board Director Appointment
14 February 2020 Townsville on Show at Australia's Largest Business Events Expo
31 January 2020 CEO Column - January 2020
01 February 2020 North Queensland's Tourism and Events Alive in 2020
08 January 2020 New Centre to Provide Even Bigger Welcome to Visitors
17 December 2019 Advocacy Alert: Welcomed funding towards Reef HQ Upgrade
04 December 2019 National Beach Rugby Tournament hits Townsville
14 November 2019 Advocacy Alert: Hells Gates Funding Agreement Signals Boots on the Ground
08 November 2019 Homegrown talent takes Policy and Investment role
01 November 2019 Advocacy Alert: Welcomed Election Commitment for Hells Gates Dam
18 October 2019 EduTourism USA mission to build upon international student visitation
18 October 2019 2019 North Queensland Tourism & Events Awards Winners
04 October 2019 Our 2018-19 Year in Review + Annual General Meeting + Annual Report
27 September 2019 Magnetic Island a Major Player in Regional Tourism Economy - WORLD TOURISM DAY
27 September 2019 National AFL Masters Carnival on Island Time
30 August 2019 It's A Win-Win With The People's Choice Award
02 August 2019 Advocacy Alert: Outcomes from Parliament House Delegation
28 July 2019 Advocacy Alert: Taking Townsville North Queensland to Canberra
10 July 2019 Advocacy Alert: The report is done, the debate is over, now is the time to deliver Stage 2 of the water pipeline
28 June 2019 Basketball Queensland's U14 Boys State Championships 'tip off' in Townsville
29 June 2019 Board Director Appointment
26 June 2019 Local Takes Tourism Top Job
13 June 2019 Advocacy Alert: Red Letter Day for North Queensland
12 June 2019 Advocacy Alert: Roadmap for North Queensland's Agricultural industry
11 June 2019 Advocacy Alert: What the 2019 State Budget means for the North
09 June 2019 Advocacy Alert: State Budget Announcement - Unlocking the North West Minerals Province
07 June 2019 Advocacy Alert: What's key for North Queensland in next week's Queensland State Budget
03 June 2019 Queenslanders Unite
24 May 2019 Advocacy Alert: Timelines on Adani signal a decision is imminent
20 May 2019 2019 Federal Election: Next Steps for North Queensland
17 May 2019 2019 Federal Election: Campaign Wrap Up
30 April 2019 CEO Column - April 2019
24 April 2019 Advocacy Alert: Welcome commitments towards Mount Isa to Townsville Rail Line + Reef HQ
22 April 2019 2019 Federal Election: Week 1 Wrap Up
17 April 2019 Advocacy Alert: It's time to be upfront on the Galilee Basin
09 April 2019 Advocacy Alert: Townsville Enterprise Consortium to lead Hells Gates Dam Business Case
02 April 2019 Advocacy Alert: What the 2019 Federal Budget means for Townsville North Queensland
02 April 2019 Advocacy Alert: Federal Budget Preview with CEO, Patricia O'Callaghan
22 March 2019 Townsville secures global sports event for 2021
21 March 2019 Townsville hosts 1400 of Queensland's best little athletes
08 March 2019 Advocacy Alert: Cowboys Excellence Centre to Deliver Economic & Social Benefits to North Queensland
07 March 2019 Advocacy Alert: Museum of Underwater Art to Make a Splash on Palm Island
06 March 2019 Advocacy Alert: Airport NAIF loan a welcomed boost for the community
28 February 2019 CEO Column - February 2019
22 February 2019 Advocacy Alert: Economic Recovery & Resilience Heard Loud and Clear in Canberra
15 February 2019 Advocacy Alert: Extraordinary events require an extraordinary response
14 February 2019 Advocacy Alert: Insurance is key for road to recovery
12 February 2019 Flood Recovery Assistance Programs and Business Support
06 February 2019 Business community rallies behind North Queensland
05 February 2019 We are in this together Townsville
25 January 2019 CEO Column - January 2019
25 January 2019 Advocacy Alert: Federal Labor's Decentralisation Commitment for Townsville
11 January 2019 Advocacy Alert: Galilee Basin Coal Prohibition Bill detrimental to North Queensland
09 January 2019 Talking the North on Sky News Australia
22 December 2018 CEO Column - December
21 December 2018 2018: A year unlike any other for Townsville North Queensland
14 December 2018 Advocacy Alert: Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative Land Deal Completed
07 December 2018 Advocacy Alert: Sun Metals Announce Refinery Expansion
04 December 2018 Statement from the Chairman: North Queensland Stadium Project
21 November 2018 Townsville North Queensland Shines at Queensland Tourism Awards
29 November 2018 CEO Column - November
29 November 2018 Advocacy Alert: Carmichael Mine and Rail Project financed and ready to commence
08 November 2018 Advocacy Alert: Funding secured - Hells Gates Dam a reality
31 October 2018 CEO Column - October
26 October 2018 Advocacy Alert: CEO Patricia O'Callaghan on Hells Gates Dam & Haughton Pipeline Stage 2
25 October 2018 Quarterly Economic Snapshot - September
12 October 2018 2018 Townsville North Queensland Tourism and Events Award Winners
16 October 2018 Advocacy Alert: Hells Gates Dam a once in a lifetime project
29 September 2018 CEO Column - September
09 October 2018 Advocacy Alert: Positive meetings with Deputy Prime Minister
01 October 2018 Bid Fund lures Australia's best junior table tennis players to Townsville
03 October 2018 Museum of Underwater Art another step closer to first installation
05 October 2018 Partnership continues to grow Townsville's international educational tourism capabilities
06 October 2018 Townsville secures National AFL Masters Carnival
06 September 2018 Media Release: Convention Bureau secures national gaming conference
05 September 2018 Advocacy Alert: Welcomed news to establish a stronger naval presence in Townsville
04 September 2018 Advocacy Alert: Channel Widening project a game changer for the region
30 August 2018 CEO Column - August
24 August 2018 Advocacy Alert: Statement on new Prime Minister & Malcolm Turnbull
05 July 2018 Member Alert: Tigerair update
09 July 2018 Quarterly Economic Snapshot - June
07 August 2018 Member Alert: Over $80M in funding available for tourism businesses
27 July 2018 CEO Column - July
13 August 2018 Advocacy Alert: Roadmap for Federal Government could create 3,000 North Queensland jobs
17 August 2018 Communique: Taking Townsville North Queensland to Canberra
27 July 2018 Townsville North Queensland delegation to meet with Prime Minister and Opposition Leader in Canberra
29 June 2018 CEO Column - June
26 June 2018 Advocacy Alert: Townsville City Council 2018/19 Budget
12 June 2018 Advocacy Alert: What the State Government Budget means for Townsville North Queensland
31 May 2018 CEO Column - May
01 June 2018 Locals extend invitation to Magnetic Island
16 May 2018 The North Looking North - Taking North Queensland Agriculture to Asia
14 May 2018 Townsville Enterprise Appoints New Board Director
07 May 2018 Social Media Influencers Showcasing Regional Queensland to the World
08 May 2018 Advocacy Alert: What the Federal Budget means for Townsville North Queensland
04 May 2018 Advocacy Alert: Will the Northern Territory derail North Queensland's future?
27 April 2018 CEO Column - April
23 April 2018 Advocacy Alert: Stadiums Queensland review must deliver event attraction strategy
19 April 2018 Advocacy Alert: North Queensland's development on hold once again
18 April 2018 Advocacy Alert: Greater access to NAIF funding
04 April 2018 Advocacy Alert: Federal Government position on Channel Widening Project
30 March 2018 Quarterly Economic Snapshot - March
29 March 2018 CEO Column - March
27 March 2018 Advocacy Alert: Northern Australia Agenda not reflected as high priority in infrastructure list
21 March 2018 Statement: Hells Gates Feasibility Study
20 March 2018 Advocacy Alert: Jobs underpin 2018 State and Federal Budget Submissions
14 March 2018 Member Alert: Rheinmetall contract a win for North Queensland
13 March 2018 Advocacy Alert: Lower airfares would mean more jobs in North Queensland
26 February 2018 Member News: Townsville Business Wins Australian Tourism Award
15 November 2017 CEO Column - November
12 December 2017 CEO Column - December
17 January 2018 CEO Column - January
23 February 2018 CEO Column - February
21 February 2018 Opportunity Townsville North Queensland Edition 3
08 February 2018 Member Alert: Palm Island Centenary
07 February 2018 Advocacy Alert: Regional Queensland jobs cannot be put at risk
29 January 2018 Advocacy Alert: Outlook for 2018
22 January 2018 Media Release: EduTourism representatives to present to 30 Singapore education institutes
15 December 2017 Townsville North Queensland Quarterly Economic Snapshot
08 December 2017 State Election: Government to deliver on commitments for North Queensland
05 December 2017 Member Alert: Regional Board Meeting
24 November 2017 State Election: Week 4 Wrap Up
13 November 2017 State Election: Halfway Point
22 November 2017 Debate of the Leaders - Wrap Up
21 November 2017 VIDEO: The Debate of the Leaders
21 November 2017 State Election: Drive It NQ
20 November 2017 State Election Scorecard
17 November 2017 State Election: Week 3 Wrap Up
29 September 2017 Newsletter - 29 September 2017
10 November 2017 State Election: Week 2 Wrap Up
10 November 2017 Member Alert: Townsville Secures Neil Diamond 2018 Concert
08 November 2017 State Election: North Queensland Defence Development Agenda
07 November 2017 Advocacy Alert: Economic Impact of Mount Isa to Tennant Creek Rail Line
01 November 2017 Newsletter - 1 November 2017
04 November 2017 Advocacy Alert: Response to Premier's back-flip on Adani
03 November 2017 Advocacy Alert: State Election Week 1 Wrap Up
03 November 2017 2017 Tourism & Events Award Winners
27 September 2017 Advocacy Alert: Townsville North Queensland 2017/18 State Election Priorities
29 September 2017 Advocacy Alert: Port Expansion Approval
05 October 2017 Advocacy Alert: Townsville Secures Adani FIFO Jobs
12 October 2017 Member News: BDmag has arrived
19 October 2017 Advocacy Alert: Museum of Underwater Art Economic Impact Assessment
24 October 2017 Advocacy Alert: Townsville North Queensland Quarterly Economic Snapshot Sep 2017
26 October 2017 Advocacy Alert: North Queensland Agriculture, Production and Export Roundtable
29 October 2017 Advocacy Alert: State Election
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