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POINT OF SAIL: Race Week Adding Boom To The Region

August 17, 2018 BDMag

Legend has it that Magnetic Island got its name when Captain Cook exclaimed that the island had a strange magnetic effect on his compass as he sailed through our waters in 1770. Whatever the explanation, there’s no denying that the unique pull exerted by ‘Maggie’ continues to lure crowds in their droves to this quintessential […]

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Return Trip

August 17, 2018 BDMag

Why travellers are returning to travel agents. It’s been 20 years since the launch of the world’s first online travel booking site and there has been much speculation since that the role of the travel agent would become obsolete. Yet while other traditional industries seemingly struggle with the impact of technological and online advancements, the […]

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Give It A Tri

June 27, 2018 BDMag

TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF NORTH QUEENSLAND’S PERFECT WINTER CONDITIONS, THE 16TH ANNUAL TOWNSVILLE TRIATHLON FESTIVAL WILL COME TO LIFE ALONG THE PICTURESQUE SETTING OF THE STRAND NEXT MONTH. INVITING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS TO ENJOY THE VERY BEST OF OUR EVENTS SEASON IN OUR ENVIABLE WINTER CONDITIONS, WHICH PROVE TO PERK ON OUR LOCAL ECONOMY […]

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Townsville Airport On The Up and Up

June 27, 2018 BDMag

TOWNSVILLE AIRPORT, AN IMPORTANT NORTH QUEENSLAND GATEWAY, RECENTLY CELEBRATED A MAJOR MILESTONE WITH THE DELIVERY OF A $10 MILLION UPGRADE, WHICH INVOLVED THE EXPANSION AND RESURFACING OF THE APRON. The 18,000 square meter apron expansion facilitates parking for up to two additional aircraft, and provides up to 33 per cent more capacity, during peak times. […]

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Driving through a decade

June 27, 2018 BDMag

THE FIRST WEEKEND OF JULY HERALDS THE THRUM OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE VEHICLES AND THE SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER AS BOUNDARY STREET TURNS INTO PIT STRAIGHT AND THE SUPERCARS DESCEND ON TOWNSVILLE FOR THE ANNUAL WEEKEND OF RACING BROADCAST ACROSS THE GLOBE. But what does it really mean for our community? This year marks the 10 year […]

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Live It Like A Local, Love It Like A Local

May 10, 2018 BDMag

Townsville. For some it’s a destination, a hashtag, a photo opportunity. But for the lucky few of us, it’s home. Our own pocket of paradise. A splendorous backyard of sun kissed ocean and warm sandy beaches smack bang between the dusty outback, lush rainforest and one of the seven wonders of the world. The life […]

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TOURISM IN TOWNSVILLE – WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?

February 9, 2018 Jazmin

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“There are plenty of reasons to be very optimistic about the future of tourism in Townsville and the region. With the reputation of Magnetic Island rapidly on the rise as one of the most quintessential laid back tropical island getaways in Australia, its draw for international and domestic visitors continues to grow year on year. […]

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FESTIVAL 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES: WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO SEE

February 6, 2018 Jazmin

Get ready Townsville; our tropical city is set to come alive with music, celebrations and events, unlike anything we’ve seen before thanks to the vibrant 12-day Festival 2018 during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Happening from April 4th to April 15th, we’ll get the chance to cruise around three of our iconic destinations – The […]

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DREAM JOB: DIVING WITH DWARF MINKE WHALES

December 14, 2017 Jazmin

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In the offshore Ribbon Reefs near Lizard Island float a group of dedicated marine biologists from JCU Townsville looking to study the mysterious dwarf minke whales, which were only discovered in the late 80s. These reefs are the only known aggregation site in the world, which makes studying them a truly fascinating and unique experience. […]

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WHAT DOES THE NEW SEALINK TERMINAL MEAN FOR TOWNSVILLE?

November 1, 2017 Jazmin

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We’ve all heard of SeaLink and their exciting plans to renew Breakwater Terminal, but what benefits will Townsville locals see? As it turns out, there’s quite a few! What’s on the cards for Breakwater Terminal? SeaLink’s vision is to create a modern marine tourism precinct that will not only provide opportunities for SeaLink ferries, but […]