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August

8Aug2017
Strand Ephemera 2017 hailed an overwhelming success

Townsville City Council’s ninth Strand Ephemera has been hailed a huge success with massive numbers of residents and visitors converging on the city’s foreshore during the 10-day sculpture festival.

7Aug2017
Annual water opt-in period commences

Residents will have the next three weeks during the annual water opt-in period to decide if they want to change their water-billing option.

7Aug2017
Stanley Street rock face stabilisation works to begin

Council will start work to repair and stabilise the rock face at the crest of Stanley Street tomorrow.

4Aug2017
City's CBD plans land exclusive MOU for new Hilton

Townsville City Council has secured an exclusive agreement that puts the city in a prime position to attract a Hilton Hotel in the Priority Development Area in the CBD.

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