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Winner of the $40,000 Percival Portrait Painting Prize 2018 announced

The winner of North Queensland’s prestigious $40,000 Percival Portrait Painting Prize 2018 has been announced as Victorian artist Jenny Rodgerson for her self-portrait balancing in the big red coat.
Evans Street Bridge gets major upgrades

Townsville City Council will be conducting major upgrades to the Evans Street Bridge from Monday 30 April.
Local firms encouraged to attend pipeline Information Session

Townsville City Council will host another Industry Information Session on the new water pipeline project on Friday, May 4.
Biennial Percivals Portrait Prizes are here!

Townsville City Council Galleries will host the biennial Percival Portrait Prize exhibitions from this week with over $50,000 in prize money on offer to the winners.
Production to restart at local pipe manufacturing facility

Townsville City Councillors today visited a local Iplex Pipelines manufacturing facility which will be re-opened and support more than 50 direct and indirect jobs.
Council to take over animal shelter

Townsville City Council yesterday voted to take over the management of the animal shelter in Shaw.
Pipe tender for new water pipeline awarded to Iplex

In a landmark decision for Townsville, Council has awarded the tender to supply the pipe for the new water pipeline to Iplex Pipelines.
On-ground works kick off for new greening program

Townsville residents have rolled up their sleeves to plant 250 seedlings yesterday in the first of three community tree plantings along Dalrymple Road.
Mount Louisa concept plan

Mount Louisa is set to be transformed with a concept plan for the area to investigate the potential for new recreational and commercial opportunities.
Major upgrade for busy suburban intersection

Townsville City Council will be undertaking major upgrades to the intersection at Dalrymple Road and Greenview Drive in order to improve safety and traffic in the area.
CBD Utilities moves to next stage

Townsville City Council’s CBD Utilities Upgrade continues to progress through the city, with the next stage of works to begin at the Ingham Road and Sturt Street intersection next week.
Ride to Riverway a wheel-y good time

A Townsville family favourite – the Ride to Riverway is back this Sunday as part of Council’s 30 Ways in 30 Days initiative.
Another key milestone for the $215 million water pipeline

The $215 million water pipeline project has reached another milestone with a Cultural Heritage Management Agreement (CHMA) negotiated between the traditional land owners, the Bindal People, and Townsville City Council.
Festival 2018 a huge success

Townsville’s Festival 2018 has come to an end and the event has been a huge hit with locals and visitors.
Free microchipping day a big hit with pet owners

Council’s free microchipping day yesterday was a huge hit with pet owners in the northern beaches.
Re-signing of Paul Green welcome news

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill today welcomed news that Paul Green has re-signed to coach the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys for another three seasons.
Last chance to experience Festival 2018

This weekend is your last chance to experience Townsville’s biggest arts and culture event, Festival 2018.
New route for Thuringowa ANZAC march

This year’s ANZAC Day parade in Thuringowa will follow a new route after the cenotaph was relocated to Riverway last year.
Council adds an extra hour for Strand Water Park fun

The Strand Water Park will be open an hour earlier every day after the success of the extended hours over the school holidays.
Indigenous Games Trail unveiled at Riverway

Townsville City Council yesterday unveiled the new Indigenous Games Trail as part of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) festivities.