The country's top rugby stars have rubbed shoulders with locals on their whirlwind tour of North Queensland. Having the international talents in town is doing more than just firing up fans, it's also putting Townsville in the spotlight. 7NEWS.com.au Abbey Geran #7NEWS

#TownsvilleShines this weekend with the #RugbyChampionship in town. Some great games of footy, so go check out the local area while you’re up there TownsvilleEnterprise #GoWallabies 🦘 #NZLvRSA100 #AUSvsARG

BREAKING: From 4pm today, restrictions will be tightened in the Local Government Areas of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan, Townsville and Palm Island. #covid19

Townsville #covid19 exposure sites as of 12:50pm today: Several #Townsville businesses classed as low risk, causal & close contacts from Mon 27 - Wed 29 Sep. If you have visited these sites during the identified times please follow the health advice. bit.ly/3F2QiFO

The Museum of Underwater Art at John Brewer Reef showcases science, art, culture and tourism. The ocean is transforming the sculptures after almost 2 years. @MTQ_Townsville TownsvilleEnterprise Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority James Cook Uni TCC_Perc Tucker SeaLink Queensland Jason deCairesTaylor

We were delighted to donate our unused computers to LiteHaus International which will be used to establish digital learning opportunities for children across Papua New Guinea and beyond. So far LiteHaus has helped improve learning experiences for over 8,700 students.

In partnership with key stakeholders in #energy production across the North, we've identified a plan which would see the North Queensland region turbocharge the nation’s transition to #netzero2050. #unlockthenorth bit.ly/3lX1Env CopperString2.0 Windlab Port of Townsville

Matched funding grants up to $25,000 specifically for regional #Qld #exporters are now available under the Go Global Export Program. Apply now: bit.ly/3AQoGR0 #tradeinvestqld #tiq TSBE Local Government Association of Queensland Cairns Chamber TownsvilleEnterprise Bundaberg Chamber

Off the back of our continuous discussions with Queensland Government & advocacy for flight incentive schemes & #tourism industry support following Townsville's 3-day lockdown, we're thrilled our calls have been answered with the Great QLD Getaway campaign involving 17 of our local operators!

All the ingredients for a #sustainable future are in NQ & RegenAqua is yet another project supporting the national interests. It's a win-win for protection of the #GBR & our #agriculture & #aquaculture industries. Advocacy Alert > bit.ly/3mhVu1r bit.ly/3pzsDHS

The Burdekin could soon be home to a multi-million dollar facility that protects the reef from run-off, with chemical-eating macro-algae. The world leading technology filters harmful waste water, and creates a fertiliser. 7NEWS.com.au @7ChloeRobinson #7NEWS

Dozens of North Queensland businesses are on the verge of collapse, as owners struggle to find affordable public liability insurance. Townsville Enterprise says the city won't reach its full potential as a tourism destination. 7NEWS.com.au @7ChloeRobinson #7NEWS

A new tourism campaign has launched, aiming to capitalise on the amount of people who bought caravans during the pandemic. 'Drive North Queensland' showcases the roadtrips people can do before the borders reopen to interstate tourists. 7NEWS.com.au @paige_vl7 #7NEWS

We've been back on the road for our #unlockthenorth road trip series, but this time heading south to one of the biggest #sugarcane growing areas in Australia - The #Burdekin! #NorthernAustralia #agriculture #diversification @BurdekinSC James Cook Uni Dale Last bit.ly/3kql42V

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to remember them. #lestweforget #remembranceday

Today we welcomed Bonza to Townsville North Queensland. When Bonza takes off, we will see an addition of 9 new services every week from Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Rockhampton. The new service brings an additional 87,000 new seats and up to $55M to the local economy annually.

Congratulations to the Museum of Underwater Art! 🥈🥈🥈 The 'Coral Greenhouse' has been named one of Australia's best sculpture trails, taking home silver at the Australian Street Art Awards 🥈🥈🥈 bit.ly/3IJYNqG #inspiredbyMOUA #MOUA #townsvilleshines

****WE ARE HIRING**** An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and resourceful Investment Attraction Officer to join this team to contribute and assist in securing investment that will maximise long term economic growth for Townsville North Queensland. seek.com.au/job/56185623

Magnetic Island ranked 37 of the Tourism Sentiment Index 100 most loved destinations around the world 🏝 Read more: bit.ly/3lqtNFG #townsvilleshines #magneticisland #visitqueensland

Our CEO, Claudia Brumme-Smith presents at the #AIRAANZA2023 on regional workforce matters and the challenges of labour shortages in the region. For the first time, the conference was held in the region at #magneticisland