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Bushland Beach is a beautiful stretch of beach in a suburban area. Bushland Beach is part of the Northern Beaches area of Townsville, located 25 minutes drive from Townsville's central business district. Access to Bushland Beach is via a turnoff along the Bruce Highway. Source: www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/things-to-do/product...

Bundaberg Base Hospital is a public hospital in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. Bundaberg Base Hospital was opened by the Governor of Queensland in 1914. Bundaberg Hospital was the scene of a political scandal, due to the 'gross negligence of one of its surgeons, Jayant Patel. Manslaughter charges have been recommended against him, while charges of official misconduct were leveled at the hospital's Director of Medical Services, Dr. Darren Keating (the top-ranked doctor), and District Manager, Mr. Peter Leck (the CEO). On 29 June 2010, Jayant Patel was found guilty of the unlawful killing of three patients, and grievous bodily harm to a fourth.[2] On 1 July he was sentenced to seven years in jail for his offenses.[3] His lawyers made a successful appeal to the High Court of Australia where his convictions of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm were quashed and a new trial was ordered. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundaberg_Base_Hospital

Community is at the heart of the hospital's history BUNDABERG Hospital has a proud history of serving the ever changing health needs of our local community. 2 min read July 7, 2014 - 12:00PM It was community support and fundraising at the start of the 20th century which resulted in the old four-room wooden building being replaced by what was a modern two-storey brick hospital building and nurses' quarters. In 1914 Bundaberg Hospital was a 16 public bed facility serving a population of around 9000 people. One hundred years later Bundaberg Hospital now has more than 200 beds and is the primary health facility for about 93,000 people. Additions to the original floor plan have included the outpatients' block, Allied Health, and Rehab ward, a new emergency department, the new family unit, and the main block to cater to ICU, renal, pediatrics, and operating theatres. "The centenary is an occasion to celebrate not only the building but the health care provided by the thousands of staff who have served the Bundaberg community. Former and current staff can look back with a lot of pride on how they have each contributed to the health and wellbeing of the people of Bundaberg." Source: www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/bundaberg/communit...

North Ward is one of the oldest and most popular suburbs of Townsville. Wedged between towering Castle Hill and the deep blue Coral Sea, North Ward overlooks the tourist drawcard of Magnetic Island and the Port of Townsville. The suburb of North Ward also contains fine examples of early Queensland architecture including pre-war hotels and church buildings dating back to the late 1800s. Jezzine Barracks, located at the end of The Strand, is a perfect outing for history buffs with access to the Military Museum and a collection of outdoor sculptures and walkways that provide historical insight into the days of the war and Townsville's development. Head up to Kissing Point Jezzine Barracks for some of Townsville best ocean views. Not far from The Strand and Jezzine Barracks is Queens Gardens, one of three fine botanical gardens in the city. Established in 1870, Queens Gardens includes a formal rose garden, two small hedge mazes, a rainforest walk and a small aviary featuring peacocks, lorikeets and sulfur-crested cockatoos. Source: www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-inform...