Applications for the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) close on Friday 26 March. The RADF program provides funding to support professional artists and arts workers. Arrange a consultation now to discuss your ideas with the RADF liaison officer. Read more ...

Cane toads are a major pest in the north, but you can play your part in reducing their numbers. Toad Day Out will be held on Sunday 28 March - collect alive, unharmed toads and bring them along to the Thuringowa Drive Soundshell for a chance to win great prizes! Westpac will also donate $1 to Camp Quality for each of the first 10,000 toads collected. Read more ...

Residents living in the suburbs of Kirwan, Garbutt, Douglas and Heatley may be affected by a change in the collection day of their waste and recycle bins. Changes to bin days will take effect from Monday 15 March. Read more ...

Council, in conjunction with Griffith University, is undertaking a research project on home energy use in the north. Complete the two-step survey about energy use in your home and go into the draw to win a $1000 voucher to replace your energy-guzzling appliances! Read more ...

Townsville City Council can now provide residents with free emergency alerts in the event of severe weather. You can choose one or more ways to receive messages, including mobiles, landline phones or email. It could save your life... and protect your property. Read more ...

Help us locate potholes on our streets by reporting a pothole or lodging a road maintenance request. Click on this link to also find out where road works and road closures are in place. Read more ...