‘Tumbleweeds’: Business’ push to improve CBD for cruise ships

Email Dirty streets, anti-social behaviour, vacant buildings and a lack of options for cruise ship passengers are some of the challenges facing Townsville’s CBD. See how our business leaders want to fix it.

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