Leighton Smith
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Townsville Bulletin business editor @tsv_bulletin | Previously @the_bully Scientist | Humanist | Heavy music fan | Send news tips: [email protected]
Townsville , Queensland
Joined March 2011
I spent a LOT of time on this fascinating exploration of Townsville's eight quirkiest suburbs. It includes mysterious mushroom circles, secret tunnels, dildo racing, cat poo coffee, and the origin of suburb names. π https://t.co/d9dmuCeuBx
#TownsvilleShines @tsv_bulletin #quirky
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β« The North's Golden Ticket β«A $40bn transformation awaits Townsville in 2026 as the city races to deliver housing, infrastructure and world-class events ahead of the Brisbane Olympics β«@LeightonESmith
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After decades of decline in CBD, #Townsvilleβs leaders agree that we need to dramatically increase apartment construction, but it requires a team effort to overcome the obstacles. Read how we can level up our CBD.β‘οΈ https://t.co/VSZ8cpMfCR
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π¦πΊ Go Big Or Go Home β«$50m Strand development grows β«@LeightonESmith
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This is a big story for #Townsville to go into a by-election in an information vacuum regarding key details about the mayor Haughton Pipeline project. https://t.co/hnEyXcC7aJ
π¦πΊ The $420m Question β«Townsville ratepayers remain in the dark about the final cost of a crucial water pipeline, with council yet to complete a state-ordered review almost 12 months later. β«@LeightonESmith
#frontpagestoday #Australia @tsv_bulletin
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π¦πΊ Poonami Compo Calls β«Wulguru families face another wet season with raw sewage flooding their homes as council reveals repairs wonβt start until 2026 β«@LeightonESmith
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Did you see my double dose of good news about #Townsville's resurgent CBD? 1. The council is working on a plans to revive the Old Magistrates Building. β‘οΈ https://t.co/ITqUczTrDL 2. Townsvilleβs CBD multistorey carpark has been bought to be upgraded. β‘οΈ https://t.co/hxhoT69quU
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Get your floaties ready because #Townsville's waterpark development has cleared its first major hurdle after the tourism game-changer received council backing for its preliminary plans. Read the latest here: https://t.co/uGoejP8OMP
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The revitalisation of #Townsville CBD has kicked up a gear with the sale of a historic building by a consortium of local business leaders. Headlining the new era will be a newΒ OttoβsΒ offering at street level β a βFood Emporiumβ style venue. π Read moreβ‘οΈ https://t.co/145Szxqld7
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#Townsvilleβs Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct is gathering momentum, thanks to infrastructure construction and multiple proponents advancing development applications. Read the latest update, which features a sealed access road for the DriveIt NQ. π https://t.co/6p5xryswbd
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A #Townsville refinery project driven by the largest investment in 25 years will transform agricultural waste into clean aviation fuel, with construction beginning soon. Watch the videos.β‘οΈ https://t.co/UJ4zRe52M5
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Australia's largest garrison city faces unprecedented housing demand as Defence prepares to relocate hundreds of personnel to Townsville. See how weβll meet the challenge: https://t.co/IilUc5qyd8
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Dozens of defence housing properties in Aitkenvale sit empty and deteriorating during a housing crisis, as a $60m redevelopment project faces continued delays. Get the latest update: https://t.co/pawhIup3IW
#townsville #DHA #defence @tsv_bulletin
π¦πΊ Empty Homes Fuels Crisis β«Dozens of defence housing properties in Aitkenvale sit empty and deteriorating during a housing crisis, as a $60m redevelopment project faces continued delays β«@LeightonESmith
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Ten of #Townsville's most prominent abandoned buildings and vacant blocks have become eyesores, but new plans could transform several into vibrant developments. ποΈπ οΈ Vote which one you want fixed. β‘οΈ https://t.co/K5JOECCmH7
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A property developer has unveiled exciting plans to upgrade the former Metway Arcade building in the #Townsville CBD to host 20 apartments and 28 shops. See whatβs planned π· https://t.co/xoJ7LyZPlZ
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Harvey Norman Townsville is undertaking an ambitious $10m renovation to become NQ's premier retail destination. π±βπ» See whatβs in the works. β‘οΈ https://t.co/9hCFGuMSvB
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A lack of competition, transparency and accountability are keeping insurance costs high in North Queensland, business leaders have revealed.ππΈ But there is some good news also. β‘οΈ https://t.co/SZHNs1T3kF
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Despite creating a water resistant road surface that could transform the Bruce Highway, #Queensland company Polypave International is considering moving overseas after struggling to attract Transport and Main Roadsβ interest. π§π https://t.co/fROJj5J2Gf
#townsville #tmr #qldpol
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Featuring a pontoon restaurant and bar and historic building upgrade, the Flinders Street Wharves precinct is closer to transforming #Townsvilleβs waterfront.Β ποΈ πΊ See what to expect.Β π https://t.co/oxxvSHHb11
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Two former employees have blown the whistle on failures within the child safety department, where families were torn apart by a βremove first, find evidence laterβ approach.β‘οΈ https://t.co/e9j1jmEMlB
@tsv_bulletin #childsafety #auspol #qldpol #childsafetyinquiry #townsville
π¦πΊ Systemic Failures β«Two former employees have blown the whistle on failures within the child safety department, where families were torn apart by a βremove first, find evidence laterβ approach β«@LeightonESmith & Nikita McGuire #frontpagestoday #Australia @tsv_bulletin
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