NEWS & EVENTS
WARNING FOR PET OWNERS
Pet owners across Townsville are being warned to take extra precautions to keep their furry friends safe as heatwaves impact North Queensland. Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto said the warning comes after the Bureau of Meteorology issued an extreme heatwave warning for...
ROS DAM EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS
As summer sets in and the days stretch out, Townsville City Council has extended operating hours for recreational fishing at the Ross Dam. Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto said the recreational fishing spit had been a reel hit with local anglers since its opening in May...
DRAINS CLEARED IN TIME FOR WEATHER SEASON
More than 1225 drains have been cleared across Townsville this year ahead of the upcoming high-risk weather season, and there are more in the pipeline as Council furthers its preparations. The works, which started following this year’s extended rainfall event, have so...
FAITH
HOMELESSNESS : IT ENDS WITH US
Homelessness isn’t about “others.” Discover real stories and why shifting from judgement to justice could help end homelessness here.
WHY THE BIBLE TALKS ABOUT BREAD
Pastor Rob Furlong explores the biblical meaning of bread, from manna to Jesus declaring, “I am the bread of life.”
THE RISE OF GEN Z’S SPIRITUAL QUEST
More young people are searching for hope and finding it in Jesus. Jim Wackett shares why this “age of anxiety” is sparking spiritual hunger.
LIFESTYLE
WHAT KEEPS LOW SELF-ESTEEM GOING?
Growth involves the mind and the heart, healing isn’t about pretending everything is ok, it’s about facing the real stories we tell ourselves
ARE YOU A LAWNMOWER PARENT?
Lawnmower parents clear every obstacle—but at a cost. Learn how to build resilience, coach instead of fix, and guide kids toward independence.
STOP SMALL FIGHTS EARLY
Learn how understanding, communication, and empathy can turn small conflicts into stronger connections in your relationship.
ON AIR
GRATITUDE’S POWER: SMALL SHIFTS, BIG IMPACT
Mental Health Week is a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. This year’s theme — gratitude — gives us a simple but powerful tool: the practice of saying thank you. Research shows that gratitude can lower stress, improve...
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT WITH AODHAN KING
Reflecting on Aodhán King's Musical Journey and His Latest Release If you missed this week's Sunday Spotlight on 99.9 Live FM, don't worry—you can still catch our full conversation with Aodhán King. We delved into his musical journey, the inspiration behind his latest...
INTERVIEW ABOUT NEW FILM: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
We were thrilled to chat with Brennan McPherson (Producer) and John Schafer (Director) about the new 2D-animated film Light of the World, which hits cinemas September 4th! Set in AD 30, Light of the World tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of His young friend,...