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May

Tom Gleeson to hit NAFA hard

The programme for the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) officially launches today with over 300 acts pegged for the month of July.
Residents urged to paws and find a new pet

Townsville animal lovers are being encouraged to adopt a new furry friend at the Animal Shelter this weekend.
Native birds in for a treet

Townsville City Council is partnering with Birdlife Townsville to plant over 100 trees at Townsville Grammar School.
Mount Spec Forestry Road repairs underway

The popular Paluma Dam campground will soon be reopened to the community with work underway to repair Mount Spec Forestry Road, left damaged by this year’s unprecedented monsoon.
Supercars preparations rev up at Reid Park

Townsville City Council has begun work to prepare Reid Park for the Supercars race in July.
Inclusive playground project to support up to 15 jobs

Townsville City Council is spending $300,000 to refurbish Aplins Weir Rotary Park as part of its commitment to improving Townsville parks.
Can’t go pasta Townsville Eats

Townsville Eats is back for May and this time Townsville City Council is bringing the taste of Italy to the CBD.
Council in running for 2019 smart city award

Townsville City Council’s use of smart monitoring technology to collect high-quality near real time data for improved water, infrastructure and environmental outcomes is in the running for a national Smart City award.
Tzu Chi Foundation donation to help residents get back on their feet

The Tzu Chi Foundation has donated nearly $150,000 to families and individuals needing extra support following the unprecedented monsoon.
Kerbside collection schedule updated for monsoon impacted residents

Townsville City Council has updated the Kerbside Collection schedule so Idalia, Oonoonba, Hermit Park, Rosslea and Railway Estate residents are able to utilise the service following the unprecedented monsoon.
Council helps drive vigoro’s future

Townsville vigoro players can keep their eyes focused on the ball knowing their sport has a long-term home at Queens Park.
Lansdown planning application to move to next stage

Townsville City Council has approved progressing the rezoning application for the Lansdown Industrial Precinct to a State Interest Review at Full Council today.
Council steps up fight for lower insurance costs

Townsville City Council is calling for immediate State and Federal Government taxation reforms to reduce crippling household premiums in the north.
Intersection upgrade to make road safer

Work is currently ongoing to install a dual-lane roundabout at the Shoalmarra Drive and Mount Low Parkway intersection.
Recovery taking centre stage at the Civic Theatre

Contractors are completing restoration works at the Townsville Civic Theatre to repair damage caused by the unprecedented monsoon.
Seagull swoops into Sturt Street

Townsville City Council’s CBD street art program has added a splash of colour to Sturt Street.
Mayor welcomes sister city’s support

Townsville City Council has thanked its Japanese Sister City Iwaki for its generous donations after the unprecedented monsoon.
Council cutting back on plastic at Eco Fiesta

Townsville residents will be encouraged to help the city become more environmentally friendly when they attend Eco Fiesta at Queens Gardens this Sunday.
Controlled burns at Belgian Gardens

Weather permitting – Council is conducting hazard reduction burns to reduce the risk of wildfires around Belgian Gardens and will begin this Sunday.
Council to restore beach pathways at Pallarenda

Townsville City Council crews are continuing to restore beaches across the city following the unprecedented monsoon.