Shop Townsville
‘Tis the season for shopping up a storm and while many shoppers will give their bank accounts a rougher work out than they might…
Life Blooms in an Unlikely Place
North Ward’s hospital-turned-luxury apartments have long been divisive among Townsville locals, with many who know the building’s history quick to cry: ‘No! It’s too…
Maggie’s Fest Returns for 2017
Arts students from St Margaret Mary’s College will showcase their combined body of work at the annual Maggie’s Fest at Riverway Arts Centre this…
You’ll want to Seymour
This one is not for the kids. But if you can get into an M-rated flick without an adult, you’re gonna love it. We…
Of Structure and Freedom
The latest exhibition to open in the main space at Umbrella Studio contemporary arts is the result of a very long conversation between two…
Blueprint for the Future
James Cook University’s graduating Creative Arts and New Media students are celebrating the culmination of their studies, with the launch of BLUEPRINT: Graduate Exhibition…
Townsville’s New Gallery Leads the Way
A new gallery – and possibly Australia’s first dedicated specifically to aluminium art – has opened in Townsville’s CBD. Aluminium Art Exclusives features the…
Changing the (Country Music) World
The music industry is a tough one to break into. When Ed Sheeran and Drake can duopolise the entire top 100, the prospect of…
Planning for Success
When Christy Laurence was struck by a freak illness that rendered her unable to work, she returned to her first love – drawing and…
The Artistry of Barbering
At 70-something years, most people would be content to settle into a well-earned retirement. But not Tony Di Santo. The former Queensland barbering champion…