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Council supporting push to make Townsville Australia’s first mentally healthy city

Townsville City Council is backing a program that hopes to the make Townsville Australia’s first mentally healthy city.
Townsville locals urged to tap into the $10 million Water Smart Package

Townsville City Council is urging residents to tap into the $10 million Water Smart Package.
Algal bloom detected in Idalia lake

Townsville City Council is urging residents and their pets to avoid contact with the water in the large lake at Idalia.
Council provides festive boost to local sports clubs and community groups

Townsville sporting and community associations have received a festive season boost from Townsville City Council.
New Entry Statements to welcome visitors to Townsville

Visitors to Townsville will soon receive a much warmer welcome to our city, with Townsville City Council to install new signage at key entry points and suburban centres.
Townsville CBD buzzing after Hive approval

Townsville City Council has approved a revised application for a major mixed-use development that will revitalise the eastern end of the CBD.
Mayor Jenny Hill helping spread cheer this Christmas

Santa is here early for Townsville residents who received hampers as part of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal (MCTA) today.
Construction on pipeline project reaching full thrust

Another key milestone has been reached on Townsville’s new water pipeline project.
Santa’s workshop in Townsville this Christmas

Santa’s elves have been busy delivering toys for the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal (MCTA).
Council counting down to 2019

Townsville City Council is counting down to the New Year with free family fun across the city.
Joe Kirwan Park upgrade options out for community consultation

Locals are being urged to have their say on what they want included in the Joe Kirwan Park upgrade.
Council investigating extending free parking in CBD

Townsville City Council is investigating introducing free 30-minute parking in the CBD.
Last chance to help score big wins in future sporting infrastructure

Tomorrow is the last day that sport clubs, schools and community members can provide their feedback on Townsville City Council’s draft Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy.
Council treating mosquito breeding areas after rainfall

Townsville City Council crews are buzzing around the city to treat mosquito-prone areas after the recent rainfall.
Suburban spruce up to support 25 local jobs

Townsville City Council is giving Nathan Street a major make-over, with the project supporting up to 25 jobs for locals.
New Queens Garden Bird Aviary project off to a flying start

Townsville City Council has opened tenders to build a bird aviary at Queens Gardens.
Boost to local Magnetic Island businesses

Townsville City Council has approved a re-zoning of land in Nelly Bay to allow Magnetic Island businesses to grow without being so heavily reliant on the mainland.
Major intersection upgrade completed

Townsville City Council has completed the Ingham Road and Webb Drive intersection upgrade, which has improved safety for commuters and created 30 jobs.
Council welcomes bipartisan Federal push to develop Lithium-Ion Battery industry

Acting Townsville Mayor Les Walker has welcomed the bi-partisan federal support for developing the Lithium-Ion Battery industry.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Owen brings welcome rain to Townsville

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to Stand Down after ex-Tropical Cyclone Owen passed the city.