Boutique hotel: Long-abandoned CBD building given new lease on life

Email One of the CBD’s most iconic buildings is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel, aimed to attract more people into the city centre.

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AM Edition Boutique hotel: Long-abandoned CBD building given new lease on life One of the CBD’s most iconic buildings is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel, aimed to attract more people into the city centre. READ MORE   Sea of pink: Townsville set to host biggest IWD fun run in QLD Queensland’s biggest International Women’s Day fun run will take place at Cluden Park, with roughly a thousand participants taking to the race course. READ MORE   CBD revival: Success stories inspire city heart transformation Hundreds of community members have attended an event which showcased success stories and strategies to revive Townsville’s ailing CBD. Find out what they heard. READ MORE   Wildlife carers sound alarm over ‘killer’ guardrail design Townsville wildlife carers are sounding the alarm over a new ‘double’ guardrail design which is trapping and funnelling distress wildlife onto major roads, killing them in large nu... READ MORE   Man glassed, beer can hurled in roommate clash A roommate who smashed a wine bottle over a man’s head during an argument that left the victim with permanent injuries has been sentenced. Here’s how the feud unfolded. READ MORE   Civic Theatre box office drastically cuts hours Some musical lovers are up in arms after Townsville Civic Theatre dramatically decreased the opening hours of its box office. See why the council made the choice. READ MORE   ‘Poison to our city’: Townsville’s worst drug crime suburbs exposed Townsville is battling a growing drug scourge, with shocking new figures revealing the suburbs hardest hit. Where does your area rank? See the full list and the latest from police ... READ MORE   ‘Romantic’: body language expert says Melania truly loves Trump Melania Trump has long been perceived as aloof and even hostile towards her husband. But her demeanour during the President’s address suggests she actually adores him according to ... READ MORE   Surprising US lunch trend invading Aussie school canteens This teen movie staple is trending in school yards across the nation with unexpected health and social consequences. READ MORE   What was the name of Jennifer Aniston’s character in Friends? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.