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One-man show a bubbling concoction for young theatre-goers

A mind-boggling and mad-cap one-man show for young audiences will come to the Townsville Civic Theatre this Friday.
Festival of Stories sure to be a page-turner

Time is running out to book seats for this year’s literary festival Savannah: Townsville’s Festival of Stories.
City's history on display at Heritage Day

Take a step back in time this weekend for Townsville City Council’s Heritage Day.
New addition to growing CBD street art collection

A new street art mural with a space theme is going up on the back of a Flinders St building.
Council takes sustainability message to the classroom

Townsville City Council staff will deliver a workshop at St Clare’s Catholic School tomorrow teaching Year 5 students about microbes and probiotics.
Gallery in full bloom for Mother's Day workshop

Looking for something a little different to do with your mum on Mother’s Day?
New program offers sporting clubs a helping hand

Townsville City Council is offering sporting clubs assistance with their development thanks to a new program called Get Active Clubs.
Free Riverway Movie under the stars

Townsville City Council will present another free Riverway Movie under the stars and raintrees this Friday night.
Registrations for Welcoming Babies Ceremony open

Parents of Townsville’s newest residents are encouraged to register their little bundles of joy for the next Welcoming Babies Ceremony to be held at Townsville Stadium on Sunday, June 25.
Changshu delegation in city to build education ties

Mayor Cr Jenny Hill will promote stronger education ties with China when a delegation from Sister City Changshu City arrives in Townsville for a two day visit today.
Festival of One-Act Plays celebrates 25 year milestone

Short plays will take centre stage as the North Queensland Festival of One-Act Plays makes its return to Riverway Arts Centre from tomorrow until Sunday (5 - 7 May).
Babe on the big screen at Strand Park this Friday

CityLibraries Townsville will present a FREE screening of the family favourite Babe at the Strand this Friday evening.
Local firm wins contract to build Stuart transfer station

A new transfer station at the Stuart Waste Facility will help divert waste from the tip face, increasing the reuse of recyclable goods and materials and maximising tip space.
RADF Grants give arts projects a boost

The first round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants have been allocated for 2017.
Artists for 2017 Strand Ephemera announced

The artists for Strand Ephemera 2017 have been chosen.
Council starts final round of consultation on restructure

Townsville City Council has begun final consultation with staff on the most significant organisational restructure since the workforces of the city’s two former councils merged in 2008.
New exhibition celebrates 10 years of the Run Collective

A new exhibition is opening at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery this weekend that celebrates a 10-year journey through the lens of Townsville graffiti culture.
Activity session gets kids back to nature

Townsville children are invited to a free fun-filled morning spent playing in nature.
City Deal Implementation Plan to kick-start Townsville region

All three levels of government have released an Implementation Plan today for the Townsville City Deal.
Council announces new Acting Director

Townsville City Council announced Mr Mike Chiodo has today taken over as the acting Director of Infrastructure and Operations.