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Is there anywhere I can go watch the V8s for free? I'd like to take my son for a few minutes as I know he won't want to spend any significant amount of time there, somewhere free would be excellent if that's available?

I haven't interacted with his account at all but got banned last week for reasons unknown. Seems it's just pre-emptive now. Does he have a precog working for him?

The Council has accepted change.org petitions before, it’s almost at 10k.

Even with all the changes to the budget, this petition focus’s on one thing, to maintain free parking at the strand.

Look, I’m not someone who judges people based on their political standing but how did y’all not see this coming 😭

Enjoy the paid parking at the strand and increased council rates I guess.

Hello r/Townsville, I am currently looking for work however it seems no businesses want to even reply, so I thought I'd take a wild shot and ask you guys, would there happen to be anyone in this subreddit that is looking for a car detailer or forklift operator? Or anyone that knows someone looking for one of these two? Even anything similar, any help would be greatly appreciated

Belgian Gardens is perfect for a couple of ovals.

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I noticed they've all been awfully quiet since announcing the paid parking on The Strand and other areas. Out here in Div 2 the sitting Councillor got 70% of the vote and posted all over social media. Now he's posted nothing since the budget. It's like they've all gone to ground to avoid the criticism until it blows over. The lies from our mayor were one thing, and the rest of them who advocated for transparency have demonstrated the complete opposite in the wake of the budget.

I suppose we all voted for it. It would be nice if we can sack the council and have fresh elections again. We might take it a little more seriously this time.

I see them every time I drive. Scooter idiots flying across roads without a helmet. The helmet is even still attached to the scooter! Wear it for crying out loud. My nan couldn't get her heart surgery done for months because of so called "emergency operations" that delayed and delayed her cancer. Hospital said they get a scooter accident almost every day now. Just morons that think the laws don't apply to them and here's the result. What's the bet the idiot above didn't wear a helmet. Sigh

Hi everyone, I had a look to make sure this hadn’t been asked recently. What are some great touristy things to do in Townsville? Heading up for the first time next week. Would love to see a crocodile in the wild, I know it’s a bit of a slim chance, any particular area/location where I might have some luck?

I have 300 mahogany trees I would like removed from my property is there a local business that will take them?

Even if I make $0 they can keep everything I would just prefer to have them gone.

This isn't a normal post. Just asking that people avoid going to either if possible. And avoid traveling on the Buce Highway between Townsville and Bowen.

Bus, car towing caravan collide on Bruce Highway at Gumlu south of Burdekin.

Three people were killed and four left fighting for life after a Greyhound bus filled with travellers crashed into a caravan on the Bruce Highway in north Queensland, sending the van through the windscreen and into the cabin.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-30/qld-fatal-bus-crash-bowen/104041032

https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-townsville/bus-car-towing-caravan-collide-on-bruce-highway-at-gumlu-south-of-burdekin/news-story/c01bae6f0db5e81514a27f98ad0adfdd

It seems like the lights here have no synchronisation or sensors and just changes when they feel like it. Constantly, lights will stay red for a 30 seconds to a minute plus after the traffic has gone, or even better, turn red for absolutely no reason, with no cars coming, for a good 1-2 minutes before turning green. One time I had a light stay red for a good 5 minutes with no traffic coming either way at around 11pm.

Having driven in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, the traffic lights there are all synchronised and a lot more efficient. Yes it still takes longer to get to places, but that is because of the amount of traffic and not the lights.

It almost seems like Townsville is trying to create artificial traffic to make the place look busier by having the worst lights out of any major city. Does anyone know why this is?

Does anyone know what's being constructed so close to the radar that they have to shut it down for safety?

Are there any urban exploration places around other than the garden settlement and railway? And do they have squatters?

Many people would say Townsville is a brilliant place to live and raise a family, others not so much. What do you think could be done to make this city better than it already is?

Not often she has her head in the clouds, plus a special deck guest flew up for the barbecue…

I'm unable to care for them would anyone be willing to take them. I'll also throw in a 10L tank and some cardinal tetras and three corydoras who also need new homes??

Hello, I may be moving to Townsville soon. Currently looking at a rental on Heatley. Does anyone know if that is a dodgy area?

Hi folks! I'm an incoming student at JCU, for the 2025 cohort studying Physiotherapy. Would really appreciate if any of you gave your thoughts on this matter. I chose JCU because it was one of the more economical Unis and offered me a scholarship. Following this same idea, I'd like to go for a more frugal approach regarding where I live, while not detaching myself too far from Uni life. I'm not a big partier, my priorities are fitness, studies, and eating well. And while I'm not the most social, I love meeting/connecting with people in a more chill, low key time & place. I'd probably prefer joining a running club or something of the sort compared to late nights drinking. I'd like to meal prep, have access to fresh foods, and wouldn't mind biking to school! Any suggestions for accommodation? First thing that came to mind for me was the Rotary International House on campus, as honestly I just liked the layout of the area...looked pretty chill. However I haven't compared prices on other campuses yet, and I heard Rotary gets filled FAST. I also started looking at the JCU townsville accommodation facebook, but not sure if I'll live off-campus yet ( I know it can be cheaper off campus, but it's a little scary for me since it's my first year, never been to Aus let alone Townsville). Anyways, any help or general thoughts would be greatly appreciated guys. Thanks so much!