January

Welcoming Babies Ceremony this Sunday

The city’s newest residents will be officially welcomed this Sunday at the first Welcoming Babies Ceremony of 2016.

Chinese New Year celebrations bring festivities to CBD

Townsville Bulletin Square will be decorated with colourful lanterns this week ahead of traditional Chinese New Year festivities in the CBD.

Townsville pumped for PNG-Ireland cricket series

Townsville is just days away from hosting a feast of international cricket, including the big hitting of T20, between Papua New Guinea and Ireland at Tony Ireland Stadium.

CityLibraries program offers path to employment

CityLibraries Townsville is offering a free program to assist residents looking for work.

Council to test market interest in Thuringowa centre

Townsville City Council will invite expressions of interest from developers, government and potential investors for the purchase or lease of the Thuringowa Civic Centre site.

Council ready with Burdekin water contingency plan

Townsville City Council has approved a contingency plan for the city’s water security to safeguard against another failed wet season.

Major utilities project to stimulate development and jobs

One of the biggest utilities upgrades in Townsville’s CBD will inject more than $55 million into the local economy to boost jobs and investment in the city.

Expo hopes to bridge the fitness gender divide

An expo to encourage women and girls to get active and participate in physical recreation will be held at Townsville RSL Stadium this weekend.

Councillors vote against recommended new pay levels

Townsville Councillors have voted against a higher pay scale determined by the State’s independent remuneration authority

Australia Day Award winners

Townsville’s Australia Day Awards are presented on 26 January every year to residents and organisations within our community in recognition of noteworthy contributions or achievements. The ceremony will take place on the parade ground at Jezzine Barracks from 9.45am.

Annandale road works on schedule

A major upgrade of William Angliss Drive and MacArthur Drive in Annandale is on schedule for completion.

Weekend king tide may see mosquito numbers peak

A king tide tomorrow morning may see saltmarsh mosquito numbers increase during the week, with council urging residents to take precautions to avoid being bitten.

Big celebrations set for Australia Day

Townsville residents will have the chance to show off their Aussie pride at Jezzine Barracks on Tuesday when Townsville City Council hosts its annual Australia Day celebrations.

Residents invited to grants information sessions

Community groups and individuals seeking financial assistance through council’s Community Grants and Sponsorship Scheme are invited to attend information sessions at Townsville RSL Stadium in February.

Yabulu job losses to be felt across the community

The decision to axe nearly 240 positions at Queensland Nickel refinery is a bitter blow for Townsville, Mayor Jenny Hill said today.

Strand walk to encourage women, girls to be active

Townsville City Council has joined forces with female sporting role models to encourage higher participation rates of girls and women in exercise.

Treatments target saltmarsh mosquitoes

Mosquito controls have been stepped up across Townsville after rainfall over the Christmas period resulted in significant hatchings.