Townsville Water Police are appealing for public assistance after a vessel was located at Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. The boat (pictured) appears to be a 16-foot green and white fibreglass ski boat, fitted with an outboard. It was found at approximately 5:30pm this afternoon, 10 October. An immediate search of the area was conducted, however no persons associated with the vessel have been located. Anyone who recognises the boat and may have information in relation to the

Townsville City Council is undertaking management works at the Corica Street drain and Horseshoe Bay Lagoon on Magnetic Island to improve drainage system to improve water flow and support the long-term health of the lagoon. Significant rainfall during 2024/25 resulted in sediment being washed through the Corica Street drainage system and deposited within Horseshoe Bay Lagoon, reducing water movement and impacting lagoon health. These works will remove accumulated sediment fro

Pictured above: Nelly Bay beach 2015 RE; Enquiry Regarding Environmental Stewardship of Nelly Bay Harbour Dear Editor, Below is correspondence I have sent to the Federal Environment Minister, the National EPA, DETSI and other relevant authorities seeking clarification of who ultimately holds responsibility for the environmental management of Gustav Creek, Nelly Bay Harbour and Nelly Bay, under the environmental requirements established through the original Commonwealth–Quee