State Election Update

With less than 40 days until the 2024 State Election, Townsville Enterprise, in partnership with North Queensland’s regional councils, has released the Unlock the North State Election Priorities. As we approach October 26, we will continue to keep our members informed of key announcements and developments relevant to Townsville North Queensland, as outlined in our priority document.

In recent weeks, we have engaged with representatives from across all sides of politics, ensuring that Townsville North Queensland remains central to discussions in the lead-up to the election. Our continued dialogue is vital to securing commitments that will benefit our region.

Read Unlock the North State Election Priorities.

Unlock the North Announcements

Bipartisan Support for CopperString Confirmed

The announcement this week that Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has committed to delivering the CopperString project confirms bipartisan support from both major parties. CopperString, a decade-long advocacy effort, stands as one of North Queensland’s most transformative projects. It represents one of the largest public sector investments in new energy and mining in Queensland and has already catalysed billions of dollars in private investment.

CopperString is set to rejuvenate communities along the Northwest Corridor, as clean economy businesses are turning to the North to help drive the national transition to net zero. The momentum continues, with significant infrastructure, end-to-end manufacturing hubs, and new industries being planned for Townsville and North Queensland.