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Tree planting push for Townsville’s CBD

Townsville’s CBD is about to get a lot greener, with Council to plant new trees throughout the city on footpaths and median strips.
Locals drop in for North Shore Youth Hub official opening

The Palaszczuk Government’s $600 million Works For Queensland program continues to deliver for North Queensland, with the official opening today of Townsville’s North Shore Youth Hub.
Council’s Christmas celebrations to light up the City

Townsville City will light up for the festive season during tomorrow night’s Christmas in the City event.
Mayor Jenny Hill acknowledges major reforms enacted by departing CEO Adele Young

It is with sadness that I announce Ms Adele Young has resigned from the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from Townsville City Council (TCC).
Locals urged to watch their water use during hot weather

Townsville City Council is encouraging locals to remember to use water efficiently during the hot weather.
Community Council heads to Division 9

Local residents will be able to ask questions or provide feedback when Community Council heads to the Cutheringa Bowls Club in West End tonight.
New Water Park at Riverway to make a Splash

A new Splash Water Park is being proposed for Riverway as part of the Townsville 2020 Masterplan.
Riverway Lagoon open longer to help locals cool down during the heat wave

To help locals beat the heat, Townsville City Council is extending the opening hours at Riverway Lagoon until 8pm this week.
Online dashboards to help make Council simpler, faster, better

Townsville City Council today got a demonstration of new online dashboards as a way to improve transparency and provide the community with important information in an easy-to-use format.
Christmas celebrations to take Santa stage

The festive season is here and Townsville City Council is dashing, dancing, and prancing into December with an array of events to help the community Celebrate Christmas Together.
Adopt a meow-nificent new friend

Townsville City Council is calling all cat lovers with an oppawtunity to find a fur-ever friend with a discount on cat adoptions this Meow-vember.
Successful free kerbside collection about to wrap up

Townsville City Council’s free hard waste kerbside collection is wrapping up this Sunday – with about 40 per cent of households using the service this year.
Big bulls to bring in the big bucks for the PBR Grand Finals

The Professional Bull Riding (PBR) Grand Finals is in Townsville this weekend, bringing fans from across Australia to the city.
Early Christmas present for CBD

Townsville City Council’s $55 million CBD Utilities upgrade will be completed early, with work expected to finish by Christmas.
North Rail Yards next PDA site to be transformed

Townsville City Council is searching for a project partner to masterplan and redevelop the North Rail Yards.
New high-end hotel development application lodged

A development application for Townsville’s first high-end hotel in decades has been lodged with Townsville City Council.
North Shore Youth Hub grand opening

The finishing touches are being put on the North Shore Youth Hub – with the official opening on Friday 30 November.
Townsville residents get sun safe

Townsville City Council is giving five local sporting groups their own sun safe marquee as part of National Skin Cancer Action Week.
Council’s Street Art program and Tours and Trails app recognised as state leaders

Townsville City Council’s Street Art program and Tours and Trails app have been awarded two commendations at the Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA) Queensland Awards.
More jobs flowing from Council’s 3-point water security solution

The first tender to install of Townsville City Council’s recycled water reuse scheme is now open – with the project creating up to 35 local jobs.