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Riverside Green transformation continues with second playground on way
Riverside Green transformation continues with second playground on way

Council is gearing up to further expand the Riverside Green District Park at Douglas, with works to install a second playground suitable for toddlers and younger children due to start this week.

13 October 2025
Join Paddington’s trip to Peru at this week’s Riverway Movie Night

Townsville may not have its own drive-in cinema, but a night at the pictures under the stars is still possible with Riverway Movie Nights.

16 October 2025
No-charge tip run in November a chance to Get Ready

Townsville residents are urged to get ready ahead of the forthcoming wet weather season by cleaning up their yards and taking advantage of this year’s no-charge tipping weekend, to be...

15 October 2025
Outdoors on show with Council’s new footpath activation policy

The North’s enviable outdoor lifestyle will now be easier to enjoy with councillors today voting to cut red tape and endorse a policy that encourages footpath dining and shopping across...

15 October 2025
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