Townsville City Council time travels back to 1866 for 150-year ...
Townsville City Council time travels back to 1866 for 150-year anniversary launch Nathalie Fernbach with Paula Tapiolas Posted February 15, 2016 12:15:52 Townsville City councillors donned historic garb and re-enacted a 19th Century council meeting for the launch of the city's T150 anniversary celebrations.The city of Townsville was proclaimed a municipality on February 15, 1866 by the then-governor of Queensland, George Ferguson Bowen.Townsville's current mayo..>> view originalTownsville welcomes cruise visitors
(middle) Mayor Jenny Hill with (left) Executive manager tourism Events at TEL Bridget Woods and (right) CEO of the Port of Townsville Renee Crosby stand at the top of Jezzine Barracks as Townsville is set to welcome last minute cruise visitors to the city. Picture: Zak SimmondsA LAST-minute cruise ship visit today is expected to boost the local economy by more than half a million dollars. The 1380 passengers from luxury vessel MS Amsterdam will spend the day in the city after it was forced to di..>> view originalOne step closer to new crown
Townsville’s very own King Social appeared on Australia's Got Talent last night. Band members LR Angus Milne, Stevie Mitchell, Waqa Vananalagi, Costa Hawiaglou and Jason Baillie. Picture: Zak SimmondsTOWNSVILLE band King Social was launched into the national spotlight last night after making it through to the semi-final of Australia’s Got Talent. Stalwarts of the Townsville music scene, the band was featured in last night’s episode of the reality television series.After auditioning, the band was..>> view originalGolf club on course to hit top
Australian women's golfer Karrie Webb opened the first 8 new championship holes at Townsville Golf Club. Picture: Zak SimmondsTOWNSVILLE is ready to reclaim the golf capital of North Queensland tag with the launch of eight new holes at Townsville Golf Club at the weekend.International golf star Karrie Webb has teamed up with course architect Bob Harrison to redevelop the course, with stage one revealed on Saturday.Webb said Townsville Golf Club hatched its redevelopment plan more than five years..>> view originalNASHOS commemorated in Townsville | Photos
A brilliant blue northern sky merged with the sparkling Pacific ocean off Rowes Bay to provide a stunning backdrop for the 2016 National Servicemen's Association of Australia (QLD) Inc (NASHOS) Townsville and District branch commemoration service on Sunday.National servicemen from near and far came to the service with their families which commenced with an opening address by Brigadier (Rtd) Neil Weekes AM MC (patron) who said the commemoration service was a “very special occasion” to remember th..>> view originalNASHOS commemorated in Townsville
A brilliant blue northern sky merged with the sparkling Pacific ocean off Rowes Bay to provide a stunning backdrop for the 2016 National Servicemen's Association of Australia (QLD) Inc (NASHOS) Townsville and District branch commemoration service on Sunday.National servicemen from near and far came to the service with their families which commenced with an opening address by Brigadier (Rtd) Neil Weekes AM MC (patron) who said the commemoration service was a “very special occasion” to remember th..>> view originalCrocs cap campaign with thrilling win over Kings
Townsville Crocs against Sydney Kings at Townsville Entertainment Centre. Crocs Jordair Jett. Picture: Evan MorganTHE Townsville Crocodiles rollercoaster 2015/16 season ended on a major high on Saturday night as after they edged the Sydney Kings in a hugely entertaining overtime win.Neither team are set for playoff action this season but that didn’t stop the two sides putting on a high-quality affair at the Swamp, with Townsville’s 126-123 victory the highest combined score in the NBL since Dece..>> view originalPush to attract thrillseekers
TOWNSVILLE could stake a claim as the region’s adventure capital with a Castle Hill zip line and an artificial surf break among recent ideas put forward to appeal to young thrillseekers.City leaders have said ideas to keep adventure seekers in the region longer could equate to a boost in tourism jobs.The State Government nominated tourism in its five- point plan to create jobs in the region after the Queensland Nickel redundancies.Townsville Enterprise executive manager of tourism and events Bri..>> view original
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