Townsville

Townsville was founded and named after Robert Towns in 1864, and was originally developed around the Townsville Port which provided a vital transport link for agricultural and mineral products from North Queensland to the world. In 1945 due to World War Two and the war in the Pacific, Townsville became a Garrison base and still remains today, a strategically important defence centre with the largest defence establishment in Australia.

Townsville, now has a population of around 160,000, is considered a major hub within the region and has been affectionately gifted the title of 'Capital of North Queensland by locals'. It is considered the northern link for State and Federal Governments, as well as for private enterprise in primary and secondary industries, Army and RAAF military, mining, commerce, retail, and community and cultural services.