Northern Australia pioneered as leaders turn a sod of sacred soil in the nominal coliseum of the “Capital of North Queensland” The federal, state and local intergovernmental leaders moved on Townsville bearing the greatest gift to the local people in decades, a “shovel turning” media event to mark the beginning of
Month: August 2017
Retail Swedish clothing giant set to launch in Townsville
Retail Property and Fashion Retail Swedish clothing giant H&M is set to launch their new store in Townsville’s Stockland Aitkenvale Shopping Centre any day now, providing a confidence boost to the economy struggling over the past few years from a steep downturn in the mining industry. H&M’s footprint will cover thousands of
Recipe Favourite – Rich Chocolate Bean Cake with Cream
Kirwan – Top Price Property Of The Week – 1 Crown Close – $655,000
This week’s property – 1 Crown Close Kirwan This week’s residential property Top Price Winner of the Week is an executive home with grandeur and action-packed features perfect for a large family. The home was built by owner-builder, Wayne Edwards Homes in Kirwan. The home has four bedrooms plus study with swimming pool, 4
Commercial property in Townsville found gasping for owner-occupiers
Commercial Property Report Commercial property in Townsville is lingering at the bottom of the property cycle, leading property valuation firm Herron Todd White (HTW) has identified in its August 2017 property market review across the nation, finding Townsville and three other major centres are gasping for demand as owner-occupiers snatch up
Hotel managers slam Townsville Council over Double Tree Hotel exclusive
Townsville's existing hotel property owners have expressed stiff opposition to the Townsville City Council's exclusive negotiations with Hilton Hotels to construct a proposed 175 bed 4.5 star Double Tree hotel next to the North Queensland stadium. With fair reason, the Grand Chancellor, Grand Hotel and Mercure Inn managers share the same
North Ward – Top Price Property Of The Week – 2/320 Stanley Street – $620,000
This week's winner – Unit 2/320 Stanley Street North Ward This week’s residential property Top Price Winner of the Week features gorgeous panoramic views of Townsville’s iconic coastline, Magnetic Island and just a short walk to The Strand in North Ward. This property is a 3 bedroom apartment in a unit complex comprising a total
Recipe Favourite – healthy nuts and seed bread
Agricultural and water security boost for North Queensland; Hells Gate Dam $2.2 million Feasibility Study
Agricultural infrastructure and urban water independence infrastructure for Townsville’s growing population is being planned on the upper Burdekin River 150 kilometres north-west of Townsville at Hells Gate. Community information sessions are being held next week as part of the feasibility study for the Hell Gate Dam in the Charters Towers local
Home ownership falling, debt rising – its looking grim for the under 40s
Home ownership among young people is declining, as mortgage debt almost doubles for the same age group, results from the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey show. It also shows young people are living with their parents longer. The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research undertakes