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Tuesday in Townsville

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When the weather is hot and humid in Townsville I sometimes feel like wilting.  The trees however have a different viewpoint. The Cassia Trees are so bright and tenacious, their yellow flowers are sunshine personified, lasting for weeks and weeks.  They grow in parkland, private gardens and in abandoned areas where they get no water. …

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Tuesday in Townsville – Surf Life Saving Club

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These photos are of the boards and club house of the Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club on the Strand, Townsville.  They have a lively bar overlooking the ocean and Magnetic Island, which is a wonderful place to enjoy some jazz music on a Sunday Afternoon also.  

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Fantastic Friday – Townsville Blue

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I rang the local council who said it is to do with the Cowboys playing in the NRL semi-final tonight.  I had hoped it had something to do with Beyond Blue.  I love the way the random car is colour matched.  I have not altered the colours at all.

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See the HMS Pandora Replica at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

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The Museum of Tropical Queensland is situated in Flinders Street East, next door to the complex that houses Reef HQ. The Great Gallery It seems fitting to me that this museum, which most would associate almost wholly with the HMS Pandora who now lays in a watery grave, is situated right on the banks of …

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Townsville 400 V8 Supercar Race

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Jamie Whincup (#1 TeamVodafone Commodore – 1st) “I’m pretty spent actually, it’s been a long week. We get a huge reception when we roll in on a Tuesday or a Wednesday, have a couple of intense days and then we get on track at this crazy circuit.” When my friend offered me the chance to …

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The Left Bank – Townsville Riverway – Fantastic Friday

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As with the recent Winter Sun – Townsville Riverway post, The Left Bank is all about the river –  The Left Bank of the Riverway Walking Circuit.  This post forms part of the Twitter Hash Tag campaign #TownsvilleShines an initiative by Townsville City Council with support from Townsville Enterprise promoting Townsville to visitors for the …

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Walk the Strand Townsville

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We walk the Strand Townsville each day – it’s one of our favourite things to do in Townsville. The beachside promenade bike and walkway runs from the Boat Marina at the River End, to the Rock Pool at Kissing Point, a return distance of 4.4 km.  You’ll often hear locals say they’re going to “Do …

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Australia Day North Queensland Style

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This Australia Day we have planned our usual trip to Paradise Lagoon, about 45 mins. north of Townsville.   Even on the hottest day the water is cool – it really is paradise.  Townsville,  tends to be a dry place, in fact it has been known as Brownsville!  But, if the weather man has his …

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