August
Townsville City Council is giving local singers an opportunity to be a part of one of the biggest shows of the year.
Deputy Mayor Cr Les Walker is keen to see Townsville work in partnership with other local authorities, regional tourism stakeholders, government agencies and researchers to secure the ex-HMAS Tobruk as a world-class dive site off the city’s coast.
Townsville City Council is urging community organisations with a focus on preserving their cultural history to apply for funding to support their endeavours.
Three big cranes – one 80 tonnes and two 20 tonnes – are towering over the southern end of the Strand for the laying of new underground sewerage main beneath Ross Creek.
Townsville families and visitors will have even more reason to visit the popular Jezzine Barracks recreation park with the opening of the region’s largest playground, made possible through $2 million from the Palaszczuk Government.
Installation of the new Strand water park playground equipment begins this week, with the project still on track to be completed in time for the summer school holidays.
Two Townsville seniors have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the community at the annual Seniors Luncheon at Townsville Stadium.
Townsville’s water restriction hours will be split between morning and evening to provide residents with more convenient times for watering.
Townsville City Council is gearing up for a week of celebrations to recognise the city’s senior residents.
The Port of Townsville Gala Dinner Under the Stars is fast approaching with council releasing a limited number of additional seats to keep up with demand.
The CBD Utilities Upgrade project will move up Stanley St on Monday as part of an upgrade to support new development and the revitalisation of the inner-city.
The community is being asked to put forward ideas and views on Townsville’s community markets.
The Townsville City Council will take on community feedback on the heritage values of the Criterion Hotel before deciding on an application to have the property removed from a local heritage register.
The annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal will be launched at a networking evening later this month to kick-start the campaign to put food on the table for families this Christmas.
Council staff will continue a strategy of using noise and lights to disperse flying foxes from the Palmetum botanical gardens as part of on-going management options.
Townsville City Council will host a practical workshop next week that explores fitness options for the ageing adult.
The community is invited to come and celebrate the 10th birthday of one of the city’s most loved facilities.
Townsville will move to tougher Level 3 water restrictions on Monday, August 8 after hitting the trigger point of below 20% in the Ross River Dam.
Townsville City Council is urging residents to dispose of their green waste responsibly with the official start of the bushfire season this week.
