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First Home Buyer Guide: How to Buy Property in Townsville in 2026

Everything Townsville first home buyers need to know about grants, deposits, and affordable suburbs.

By The Daily Townsville · 21 June 2026

Townsville's 2040 Vision: Growing Australia's Most Important Northern City

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Townsville's 2040 Vision: Growing Australia's Most Important Northern City

The strategic plan for North Queensland's capital city charts a course for sustainable growth.

By The Daily Townsville · 21 June 2026

Castle Hill and Mount Stuart: Walking Above Townsville

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Castle Hill and Mount Stuart: Walking Above Townsville

The granite outcrops that define the city skyline provide the best views of north Queensland.

By The Daily Townsville · 21 June 2026

Townsville Property Market: Value in Tropical North Queensland

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Townsville Property Market: Value in Tropical North Queensland

While eastern capitals have surged, Townsville remains one of Australia's more affordable capital-equivalent cities.

By The Daily Townsville · 21 June 2026

Townsville's hidden gems and local secrets

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Townsville's hidden gems and local secrets

The places locals love that don't make the tourist brochures.

By Townsville Daily · 21 June 2026

Best parks and outdoor spaces in Townsville

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Best parks and outdoor spaces in Townsville

Castle Hill to Bowling Green Bay — North Queensland's outdoor spaces.

By Townsville Daily · 21 June 2026

Cost of Living in Townsville 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

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Cost of Living in Townsville 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

What does it really cost to live in Townsville in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.

By The Daily Townsville · 20 June 2026

The Torres Strait Connection: Townsville as the Gateway to Thursday Island

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The Torres Strait Connection: Townsville as the Gateway to Thursday Island

The regional capital's connection to Australia's northernmost communities is cultural and commercial.

By The Daily Townsville · 20 June 2026

James Cook University: Tropical Research at the World's Frontier

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James Cook University: Tropical Research at the World's Frontier

JCU's research in marine science, tropical ecology, and public health shapes global knowledge.

By The Daily Townsville · 20 June 2026

Magnetic Island: Townsville's Island Escape

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Magnetic Island: Townsville's Island Escape

A koala sanctuary, bays, and relaxed village life are 25 minutes by ferry.

By The Daily Townsville · 20 June 2026

Volunteering in Townsville: how to get involved

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Volunteering in Townsville: how to get involved

The organisations and programs that need your time in the tropical north.

By Townsville Daily · 20 June 2026

Best day trips from Townsville: your guide to North Queensland

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Best day trips from Townsville: your guide to North Queensland

Magnetic Island to Charters Towers — the best day escapes from the north's capital city.

By Townsville Daily · 20 June 2026

Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 construction begins, securing Townsville's water supply to 2060

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Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 construction begins, securing Townsville's water supply to 2060

The $240 million pipeline will draw water from the Burdekin River, reducing the city's dependence on Ross River Dam.

By Townsville Daily · 19 June 2026

Yoga and Pilates in Townsville: The Best Studios for Every Level

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Yoga and Pilates in Townsville: The Best Studios for Every Level

The best yoga and pilates studios in Townsville for beginners and experienced practitioners.

By The Daily Townsville · 19 June 2026

Townsville's Reef Access: The Quieter Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

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Townsville's Reef Access: The Quieter Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

The reef from Townsville is less crowded and more authentic than the Cairns experience.

By The Daily Townsville · 19 June 2026

The Strand: Townsville's Waterfront Spine

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The Strand: Townsville's Waterfront Spine

The beachside promenade and parkland provides the social heart of the city.

By The Daily Townsville · 19 June 2026

Townsville and Floods: Learning From the 2019 Disaster

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Townsville and Floods: Learning From the 2019 Disaster

The record-breaking 2019 floods prompted significant infrastructure investment and planning reform.

By The Daily Townsville · 19 June 2026

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Best cafes and coffee in Townsville

Where to find great espresso and the best brunch in the north.

By Townsville Daily · 19 June 2026

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First Home Buyer Guide: How to Buy Property in Townsville in 2026

Townsville's 2040 Vision: Growing Australia's Most Important Northern City

Castle Hill and Mount Stuart: Walking Above Townsville

Townsville Property Market: Value in Tropical North Queensland

Townsville's hidden gems and local secrets

Best parks and outdoor spaces in Townsville

Cost of Living in Townsville 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

The Torres Strait Connection: Townsville as the Gateway to Thursday Island

James Cook University: Tropical Research at the World's Frontier

Magnetic Island: Townsville's Island Escape

Volunteering in Townsville: how to get involved

Best day trips from Townsville: your guide to North Queensland

Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 construction begins, securing Townsville's water supply to 2060

Yoga and Pilates in Townsville: The Best Studios for Every Level

Townsville's Reef Access: The Quieter Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

The Strand: Townsville's Waterfront Spine

Townsville and Floods: Learning From the 2019 Disaster

Best cafes and coffee in Townsville