Townsville Locals Rank Top Walking Trails by Distance and Difficulty
Townsville locals rate Castle Hill and nearby coastal paths highest for balancing distance with varying effort levels.
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Townsville's Newark Career Fair Connects Job Seekers With Employers Tuesday
Job seekers across North Queensland have a shot at connecting with employers face-to-face at Townsville's Newark Career Fair this week.
Townsville Council Digital Platform: CityMesh $12M Expansion
CityMesh, a Townsville-founded civic engagement platform, transforms how councils interact with residents. The startup closed $12M Series A funding and now supports seven Australian councils.
$2.3B Clean Energy Investment Transforms Townsville Into Global Green Tech Hub
Venture capital flooding into sustainable technology startups is turning the city into a global hub for green innovation-and creating thousands of high-paying jobs.
Townsville's Property Market Defies Southern Downturn Amid Military Growth
A combination of military postings, strong rental yields, and relative affordability is insulating the city from the winter downturn gripping Melbourne and Sydney.
Townsville Residents Transform Inner Suburbs Through Shared Community Spaces
Residents in Townsville's inner suburbs are reshaping daily routines around shared spaces that highlight local history and neighbour connections.
Townsville Houses Now Cost Significantly More Than Units
Detached homes are outpacing apartments by a growing margin across Townsville, and the split is reshaping decisions for buyers, renters and investors across the city.
Townsville Council Raises Height Limits, Reduces Lot Size Requirements
Townsville City Council approved amendments on July 8 that raise height limits and reduce minimum lot sizes in targeted residential zones.
Townsville Approves Major Housing Projects in Bohle Plains and Idalia
Council-approved residential projects in established northern suburbs are set to alter housing supply patterns over the next three years.
Roadworks, Recovery, and Sport: Townsville’s Key Headlines and Updates for the First Week of July
Water security, major traffic changes, and new community safety measures are front of mind as Townsville marks a busy start to July.
Townsville Builders 2026: Renovation Costs and Licensed Contractor Guide
Townsville builder and home renovation guide 2026: how much home renovations, extensions, knockdown rebuilds, and new builds cost in Townsville, and how to find a licensed and insured Queensland builder in north Queensland.
Dog-Friendly Parks in Townsville Emerge as Bustling Social Fitness Hubs
Castle Hill and Oonoonba’s Sherriff Park are drawing owners and their dogs for more than just a run, they’re igniting a new wave of community fitness.
Veterans' allied health spending caps raise concerns in Australia's Defence City
Townsville defence community worries budget changes to veteran support will deepen mental health crisis.
Where to Work Out for Free: The Best Outdoor Gyms and Fitness Circuits in Townsville
From Riverway to The Strand, locals are embracing Townsville’s top outdoor fitness equipment and scenic exercise loops-all at zero cost.
Townsville Libraries 2026: Hours, Locations & Programs
Find your nearest Townsville library and community centre. Browse hours, locations, and join free programs at Council libraries and State Library branches.
Townsville Launches New Waterfront Arts Programs to Build Creative Identity
Fresh arts programs along the waterfront and in the CBD are giving the city a sharper sense of its own creative voice.
Townsville Completes Strand Boardwalk Upgrade, Transforms Evening Routines
A six-month upgrade completed in early July has added new lighting, seating and pop-up vendor zones along the waterfront, drawing steady evening crowds.