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I spent a LOT of time on this fascinating exploration of Townsville's eight quirkiest suburbs. It includes mysterious mushroom circles, secret tunnels, dildo racing, cat poo coffee, and the origin of suburb names. π bit.ly/3swXW7e
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β« Stalled hospital update
β«The owner of Townsvilleβs long-delayed Weststate Private Hospital has revealed a plan to kick-start the project and ease the cityβs health crisis
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β« Connect the dots
β«Stephen Motti has urged Townsville to use the 2032 Olympics as a catalyst to build resident-first infrastructure rather than short-term tourist-focused projects
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β« New retail hub on the cards
β«Plans have been lodged with the council for a massive retail precinct featuring a department store, supermarket, and 45 shops, which could reshape Townsvilleβs northern suburbs
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β« $65 tower on ice
β«A luxury apartment tower with buyers secured has been shelved before its completion, as Townsville developers grapple with a challenging construction conditions
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β« Smart hub shutdown
β«Smart Precinct NQ faces closure after Townsville City Council withdrew its operational funding, which threatens to cause an exodus of business talent from NQ
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If you're a long-time local of #Townsville/ #Thuringowa like me, you'd know all about our former mayor "King" Les Tyrell. I am extremely proud of how this long form exploration of his life turned out. Read about when Les sat at our city's helm here: Β bit.ly/3Q85w6x
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β« Parking mad
β«Townsvilleβs doubled CBD parking fees has backfired spectacularly, forcing desperate businesses to demand a council rethink on its parking strategy
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β« The North's Golden Ticket
β«A $40bn transformation awaits Townsville in 2026 as the city races to deliver housing, infrastructure and world-class events ahead of the Brisbane Olympics
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After decades of decline in CBD, #Townsvilleβs leaders agree that we need to dramatically increase apartment construction, but it requires a team effort to overcome the obstacles.
Read how we can level up our CBD.β‘οΈ bit.ly/4adfqvM
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π¦πΊ Go Big Or Go Home
β«$50m Strand development grows
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This is a big story for #Townsville to go into a by-election in an information vacuum regarding key details about the mayor Haughton Pipeline project.
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π¦πΊ The $420m Question
β«Townsville ratepayers remain in the dark about the final cost of a crucial water pipeline, with council yet to complete a state-ordered review almost 12 months later.
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π¦πΊ Poonami Compo Calls
β«Wulguru families face another wet season with raw sewage flooding their homes as council reveals repairs wonβt start until 2026
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Did you see my double dose of good news about #Townsville's resurgent CBD?
1. The council is working on a plans to revive the Old Magistrates Building. β‘οΈ bit.ly/3WeDCWk
2. Townsvilleβs CBD multistorey carpark has been bought to be upgraded. β‘οΈbit.ly/48EZZvo
Get your floaties ready because #Townsville's waterpark development has cleared its first major hurdle after the tourism game-changer received council backing for its preliminary plans. Read the latest here: bit.ly/4n79iYD
The revitalisation of #Townsville CBD has kicked up a gear with the sale of a historic building by a consortium of local business leaders. Headlining the new era will be a newΒ OttoβsΒ offering at street level β a βFood Emporiumβ style venue. π
Read moreβ‘οΈ bit.ly/4o5aMDK
#Townsvilleβs Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct is gathering momentum, thanks to infrastructure construction and multiple proponents advancing development applications. Read the latest update, which features a sealed access road for the DriveIt NQ.
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A #Townsville refinery project driven by the largest investment in 25 years will transform agricultural waste into clean aviation fuel, with construction beginning soon. Watch the videos.β‘οΈ bit.ly/4gybqqO
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Dozens of defence housing properties in Aitkenvale sit empty and deteriorating during a housing crisis, as a $60m redevelopment project faces continued delays. Get the latest update:
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π¦πΊ Empty Homes Fuels Crisis
β«Dozens of defence housing properties in Aitkenvale sit empty and deteriorating during a housing crisis, as a $60m redevelopment project faces continued delays
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Australia's largest garrison city faces unprecedented housing demand as Defence prepares to relocate hundreds of personnel to Townsville. See how weβll meet the challenge:
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