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December 2008
30/12/2008Fireworks and pets
23/12/2008Business as usual for city's waste services
19/12/2008Mayor's Christmas Tree Appeal spreads the cheer
17/12/2008Funding boost to improve Pallarenda Park
17/12/2008A helping hand to achieve career aspirations
16/12/2008Algal bloom detected at The Lakes
15/12/2008A new way to enjoy affordable and active family fun
12/12/2008Countdown to Carols by Candlelight this Sunday
12/12/2008Council launches UFO
11/12/2008A call to residents to help erase graffiti from city walls
11/12/2008Last chance for Christmas Tree Appeal
11/12/2008Calendar to put local events in the driver's seat
11/12/2008City's roads gearing up for wet season
10/12/2008Take a flight through the new Flinders Street
05/12/2008Boat facility campaign ramps up
05/12/2008Big free family day for Leisure Centre opening
05/12/2008Peggy Banfield Skate Park open for action
04/12/2008Results of Magnetic Island land transport study unveiled
02/12/2008Council goes for gold with new Leisure Centre
02/12/2008Council tackles mozzies with air and ground treatments
01/12/2008Stable on the Strand set to capture community spirit

November 2008
28/11/2008Declaration of Townsville City Council by-election
28/11/2008Council on drain and road alert
28/11/2008Riverway Night Markets Cancelled
26/11/2008Deadline nears for food safety fines
25/11/2008Don't leave yourself Stranded!
25/11/2008Project manager set for Kalynda Chase tennis centre
25/11/2008Flinders Street designs, costings drive city's dollar further
25/11/2008Gold Coast Restaurateur offers business advice
22/11/20082008 Townsville City Council By-election
21/11/2008Website ready to roll with up-to-date by-election results
20/11/2008Sand renourishment for Rowes Bay underway
17/11/2008Mayors ready to battle for north
14/11/2008Local green thumbs help to transform infrastructure corridor
13/11/2008Creek work to help local beach and drainage
12/11/2008Design firm approved for international sports centre
12/11/2008Call for extra funds to meet environmental responsibilities
10/11/2008The search is on for original Townsville Library members
10/11/2008School of Creative Arts Graduate Exhibition
10/11/2008Lions members praised for backyard clean-up
07/11/2008Pre-poll voting opens for by-election
06/11/2008Strand attracts nesting sea turtles
04/11/2008Major infrastructure corridor to be transformed into a green corridor
04/11/2008New projects to benefit the Upper Ross
04/11/2008Traffic interruptions on Mount Low Parkway
03/11/2008Grants program to benefit from house and land auction

October 2008
31/10/2008Time to get ready for the onset of the cyclone season
30/10/2008Ballot positions drawn for November 22 by-election
29/10/2008Jupiter's pledge $200 for every point Crocs score!
27/10/2008Alignment finalised for new Northern Beaches road
24/10/2008Worinda Occasional Childcare Centre celebrates 20 years service
24/10/2008Mayor's Christmas Tree Appeal targets $120,000 in donations
23/10/2008Disruptions to Cungulla water supply
23/10/2008Electoral rolls close Friday 24 October
23/10/2008Friday Flicks is back!
22/10/2008Local government pressures under the spotlight
22/10/2008Land use report revs up motor sport facility proposal
22/10/2008City records higher early payments on rates
21/10/2008Local author and illustrator enthrals children
16/10/2008Date set for Council by-election
15/10/2008Mayor and residents pitch in to help the environment
15/10/2008Free Fun for the Kids, Dad, and Mum
15/10/2008Council to give residents more time between rates notices
10/10/2008Council worksafe program wins innovation award
08/10/2008City to run by-election to fill Council vacancy
08/10/2008Mayor calls on community to back fight for tech college
07/10/2008Recovery plan established for coming cyclone season
07/10/2008Upgrades to local earthquake detection stations
06/10/2008Health and wellbeing workshops for Mental Health Week
06/10/2008Mayor slams attack as cheap politics
02/10/2008Save on petrol money on Walk to Work Day
02/10/2008North Queensland regional Mayors back call to action
02/10/2008Road closure on Castle Hill for safety work
02/10/2008Funding shortfalls hinder north's development
01/10/2008The People Vote - Xstrata People's Choice Award 2008
01/10/2008Pop in for a Puppet Show at City Library

September 2008
30/09/2008Boot up for Boot Camp
30/09/2008Govt funding inequities revealed at key NQ conference
30/09/2008Plan to save Mall trees swings into action
29/09/2008The exotic and mysterious
26/09/2008Big response to pensioner transport scheme
24/09/2008Blakey's Crossing closure for controlled burn
23/09/2008Fire safety blitz on fuel outlets finds good compliance
23/09/2008Bring the kids to the Gallery and help us celebrate
23/09/2008Registrations open for big welcome for city's babies
23/09/2008New contract to beef up city security
22/09/2008Council ensures vouchers are on the way
19/09/2008Council launches draft plan for thriving city centre
19/09/2008Northern conference shines light on renewable energy
19/09/2008Local residents volunteer their time for our environment
18/09/2008Bring the kids to the Gallery
17/09/2008Strand rules as king of Australia's beaches
16/09/2008The People Voice Their Choice
16/09/2008City welcomes new Aussie citizens
15/09/2008Council ensures vouchers are on the way
15/09/2008Mayor and councillors step in to man the phones
12/09/2008Hunt on for Magnetic's Indian Myna
11/09/2008Kamahl arrives to entertain city's pioneers
11/09/2008Free Tipping Vouchers, the new way for waste begins
11/09/2008Applications still open for music scholarship
10/09/2008Council plans expanded cat control trial on island
10/09/2008Rates notices in the mail
10/09/2008Breakthrough on parking for Crocs games
09/09/20082008 Townsville Art Awards
09/09/2008Moves taken to light up Castle Hill Road
09/09/2008Land exchange plan to secure Castle Hill icon
09/09/2008City on a winning streak with State awards
09/09/2008Council to tackle illegal stormwater connections
08/09/2008Record numbers for Percival
03/09/2008Council takes on board community ideas for Flinders St
03/09/2008Thuringowa Library set to go solar

August 2008
29/08/2008Bookings still open for Pioneers' Party
29/08/2008Council Targets Garden Pest Plants with Weed Swap
29/08/2008Musical treat for Maggie Island residents
28/08/2008Community safety workshop to forge future directions
28/08/2008A-League news a bonanza for city
27/08/2008City's finest seniors commended
26/08/2008Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art and Design
26/08/2008Fit for Life groups assured of a home
25/08/2008Volunteering in the Arts information evening
25/08/2008Count down for Seniors' Picnic
25/08/2008Council, State approve Civic Theatre upgrade
20/08/2008Count down for Seniors' Picnic
20/08/2008Friday Flicks is back!
19/08/2008Budget to put city back on track
19/08/2008Budget charts sustainable economic course for city
19/08/2008Cuts part of council's budget focus
19/08/2008Streamlined events program for the city
19/08/2008Health Budget puts the bite on mossies
19/08/2008Safer city, suburbs and beaches
19/08/2008Economic growth a priority
19/08/2008Flood mitigation plan to target city's hot spots
19/08/2008Big year of celebrations for city's libraries
19/08/2008Extra workers for city's massive parks network
19/08/2008New ticketing system for Townsville artsv
19/08/2008Upgrades for city's public pools
19/08/2008Residents to benefit from rates discounts
19/08/2008Improved safety and lighting for Riverway
19/08/2008Budget tackles road safety
19/08/2008Council delivers on major road commitments
19/08/2008Big support for city's seniors
19/08/2008Huge win for city's sport and recreation
19/08/2008Boost for city's clean-green image
19/08/2008City drives forward with Reid Park upgrade
19/08/2008Green trucks to boost modern waste services
19/08/2008Water, wastewater upgrades invest in city's future
19/08/2008Budget delivers for city's young people
19/08/2008Black Box Comedy
18/08/2008Ignite Youth Art Program
14/08/2008Housing Affordability Summit to identify future strategies
14/08/2008Nominations extended for Disability Action Week Awards
13/08/2008Govt funding key issue for region's economic conference
07/08/2008Youth have say in Riverway skate park design
07/08/2008Funding boost for North Qld's first palliative care centre
06/08/2008Registrations for Flinders St workshops close Friday
05/08/2008Townsville named in State trial to tackle unwanted cats and dogs
04/08/2008Kokoda Pool to become aquatic show piece
04/08/2008Deadline looms for business water fund applications
01/08/2008Big launch for new hockey facilities
01/08/2008Council locks in design firm for Flinders redevelopment
01/08/2008State of the art wastewater treatment facility commissioned

July 2008
31/07/2008Recycled plastic paves the way on Magnetic Island boardwalk
29/07/2008Council announces CEO
28/07/20081500 trees planted for National Tree Day
28/07/2008Announcing the Winners of Xstrata Percival Portrait Award 2008
24/07/2008Lifting the bar for Townsville's Portrait Prize
23/07/2008The Many Faces of Townsville - Xstrata Percival Portrait Award 2008
21/07/2008Bon Bon Voyage exhibition
18/07/2008New community park first of its type for Upper Ross
15/07/2008Following the Krait - Operation Pilgrimage
14/07/2008Partial road closure at William Angliss Drive
10/07/2008The stage is set for the biggest ever celebration for pioneers
10/07/2008New four year deal for free entry pass at MTQ
10/07/2008New skate park set to roll for Riverway
08/07/2008Council achieves $75 million in savings on wastewater plan
08/07/2008Work to begin on easing traffic constraints in Northern Beaches
04/07/2008Aspiring orchestral musicians given chance to win scholarship
02/07/2008River Festival Comedy Showcase features top name comedians
01/07/2008Council defers Arts Hub for Civic Theatre Upgrade

June 2008
27/06/2008Extra Month for Dog Registration Discounts
26/06/2008An invitation to free chamber music performances
25/06/2008Free Tipping Vouchers the new way for waste
24/06/2008Live Beijing Olympic Games Action For Townsville
24/06/2008New structure unveiled for Townsville City Council
20/06/2008More security cameras in CBD
18/06/2008Marathon mum claims city's top sporting honour
18/06/2008National Clean Beach judging for The Strand
17/06/2008Councillor straps shoes on for running festival
16/06/2008Council website pet check for lost dogs
16/06/2008Vantage Point at Pinnacles Gallery
16/06/2008Olympic swimmer congratulates city's sporting elite
12/06/2008Council plans to resolve Riverside street tree problem
12/06/2008Parks and weddings a match made in heaven
12/06/2008Sustainable village at Kelso given the green light
12/06/2008Pensioners win with expanded transport subsidy scheme
11/06/2008Council says go on Mall plan of action
10/06/2008Council lends helping hand to tech college
10/06/2008City sees return of National Superboat Championship
05/06/2008Council commences audit of flood hot-spots
05/06/2008A helping hand to make career dreams come true
05/06/2008Lectures to celebrate city's role in State's history
02/06/2008Invitation with a story book twist for Mayor's Charity Ball
02/06/2008Council unveils new plantings at Anderson Gardens

May 2008
30/05/2008Council plans progressing for the new boat ramp parking
30/05/2008Riverway reopened after rapid response to chlorine spill
29/05/2008Get set for Eco Fiesta and Environment Week
28/05/2008Strand to showcase solar energy
28/05/2008Women's Advisory Committee wins second award in six months
27/05/2008Council approves use of previous Townsville logo
27/05/2008V8 funding package to provide year round community facility
27/05/2008Historic move forward on water supply security
27/05/2008New chair appointed to CBD Taskforce
27/05/2008Planning scheme amendment to clarify full storey
23/05/2008Record numbers for historic Welcoming Babies
22/05/2008Douglas Water Treatment Plant back on line
16/05/2008Temporary shutdown of water treatment plant
15/05/2008Infrastructure funding top of budget wish list
13/05/2008Rollingstone set for Big Weekend
13/05/2008Pool installation a major milestone for Northern Beaches Leisure Centre
12/05/2008Launch of carbon neutral vision for city
09/05/2008Further upgrades to Magnetic Island water supplies
08/05/2008Author talks at CitiLibraries Thuringowa
08/05/2008Council set to introduce uniform fees and charges
08/05/2008Council to extend contract for life guard patrols
07/05/2008Council backs return of National Powerboat Race
07/05/2008Grants boost for community and sports facilities
06/05/2008Council initiates areas of responsibility
06/05/2008Strand pier to close for maintenance
06/05/2008Council to keep ban on daytime sprinkler use
06/05/2008Calling budding filmmakers
02/05/2008Study to evaluate site for motor sport and driver training facility
02/05/2008Townsville starts year with record building figures
02/05/2008City's sports elite to be honoured
02/05/2008Green Day for Serene Valley residents
01/05/2008Students urged to pound the pavement

April 2008
24/04/2008Council backs voucher system for free tip use
23/04/2008Council appoints reps to Jezzine Community Trust
23/04/2008Council supports sale of Fit for Life Centre
23/04/2008New members appointed to Cemetery Trust
23/04/2008Biggest welcome home parade since WWII
18/04/2008Diverse economy makes Townsville strong
10/04/2008Countdown begins for Townsville River Festival
09/04/2008New Council sets pay scale for Councillors
08/04/2008Ceremony ushers in new era for Townsville
08/04/2008Council to manage declining gum tree
04/04/2008Jam-packed holiday program starts today
04/04/2008Reminder call on parking control plan for Cowboys games.

March 2008
31/03/2008Big time AFL comes to Townsville
19/03/2008Battle of the Bands Nominations Open
19/03/2008Landfill opening times for Easter long weekend
12/03/2008Historic tip truck to get new lease on life