May

Low level test blast planned for West End quarry site

Townsville City Council advises that a controlled low level test blast will take place in the old quarry tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) at 1pm as part of site works for a new reservoir.

52 storeys of fun for kids at Townsville Civic Theatre

The stage adaptation of Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s bestseller The 52-Storey Treehouse will take Townsville kids through a whirlwind adventure when it comes to the Townsville Civic Theatre in June.

Community groups to learn effective online marketing techniques

Community groups will welcome online presence guru Brett de Hoedt to Townsville in June as a part of the Community Groups Built to Last program.

Library a one-stop customer service centre

Residents will soon be able to make all customer service enquiries at the new, convenient customer service desk at CityLibraries Thuringowa.

Roving artists offer free portraits to market-goers

Townsville artists are bringing art to the people as part of the Percivals art exhibition program presented by Townsville City Council’s Gallery Services.

Council secures purchase of prime inner city site

The stakes have been raised in Townsville’s campaign for the Integrated Stadium and Entertainment Centre with the purchase of inner-city land suitable for the proposed facility.

Council responds to algal bloom

Townsville City Council environmental staff are responding to a fish kill caused by a suspected algal bloom in a section of Ross Creek and Woolcock Street canal.

Regional councils unite to drive economic opportunities

Townsville City Council is joining forces with local councils and the Queensland Government to develop priority driven action plans to accelerate economic growth.

Maroons' colours to fly high over city for Origin

State Of Origin fever has hit Townsville in a big way with a giant Maroons flag flying proudly over the city’s busiest roundabout thanks to the Queensland Rugby League.

Events portal offers entertainment at your fingertips

Townsville City Council will tomorrow launch an exciting, community-wide events portal to offer residents information on what’s happening in Townsville.

Reading in the spotlight for National Simultaneous Storytime

Townsville City Council will share the joys of reading with a young local audience for National Simultaneous Storytime.

Tours and Trails app gives a snapshot of yesteryear Townsville

A new Smartphone app developed by Townsville City Council as part of the city’s 150th birthday celebrations will be launched at CityLibraries Flinders St tomorrow.

Local street artists offered free space to create and express

Street artists will now have a permanent space to practice their skills and showcase their work with the opening of the Murray Skate Park Outdoor Free Wall.

Council to put city's major markets under the spotlight

Stallholders, traders and residents will be asked to put forward ideas to revitalise Townsville’s community markets as part of a city council review.

Jezzine stage 2 to deliver family fun activities

Townsville’s award winning Jezzine Barracks is set to win over even more locals and tourists and support local jobs with a $2 million package of new facilities.

Island landfill cleared of contamination claims

An investigation by State environmental authorities has cleared the Picnic Bay Landfill of contamination claims following heavy rain in March.

DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize winners announced

The winner of the DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize was announced at a gala celebration at Pinnacles Gallery in Townsville tonight. Brett Canet-Gibson was awarded the $10,000 DUO Magazine Percival Photographic Portrait Prize for his stunning portrait The Life of Riley.

Winner of the Percivals Portrait Painting Prize announced

The winner of North Queensland’s most prestigious portrait prize was announced at a gala celebration at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in Townsville tonight. Lisa Adams from Cooroy, Queensland was awarded the $40,000 Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize for her stunning self-portrait Revelation.

Lego fun comes to life at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery will showcase the colourful fun of Lego once again, but with a new and exciting twist.