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You are here: Home About Council News & Publications Media Releases November

November

7Nov2019
Lest we forget: Remembrance Day 2019

Townsville residents are being urged to take a moment to remember the brave servicemen and women who died for Australia’s cause in wars and armed conflicts on Remembrance Day this Monday.

6Nov2019
Rockpool closed after algal bloom

An algal bloom in Cleveland Bay has forced the closure of the Rockpool on The Strand this afternoon.

5Nov2019
Educators to head outside for Outdoor Classroom Day

Townsville City Council is encouraging educators to take their classes into the great outdoors this Thursday for Outdoor Classroom Day.

5Nov2019
Council crews transplant rare trees

Townsville City Council is preparing to move five rare dwarf Malay coconut palms from a footpath outside The Palmetum’s gardens.

5Nov2019
Water Smart Package hits 100% registrations

Townsville has blasted the Water Smart Package out of the water with the package registration hitting its 100% target this week.

4Nov2019
The Palmetum Lagoon drained for weed removal

The Palmetum will this week have its Lagoon drained to combat aquatic weeds causing a range of issues in the manmade water habitat.

1Nov2019
Residents to get disaster ready this Sunday

Disaster Ready Day is just around the corner and Townsville City Council is asking all residents to ask the question – am I disaster ready?

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Registrations are now open for the 2025 Built to Last Information Sessions
01
Jan
Built to Last
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Built to Last Information Sessions.
Submissions are now open for Council’s School Holiday Guide – June/July edition.
01
Jan
School Holiday Guide June July 2025 Edition
Submissions are now open for Council’s School Holiday Guide – June/July edition. Register your low or no cost activity for FREE by 25 May!
Ephemera Call for Volunteers
01
Jan
Ephemera Call for Volunteers
Help us bring Ephemera: Trace-less to life. Volunteer applications are now open for the chance to be part of North Queensland's premier public art festival.
Find your paw-fect pooch at Animal Care and Adoption Centre! Adopt for less with $150 dog and puppy adoptions until Saturday 7 June.
01
Jan
ACAC Dog Sale
Find your paw-fect pooch at Animal Care and Adoption Centre! Adopt for less with $150 dog and puppy adoptions until Saturday 7 June.
Pool Safety & Compliance
01
Jan
Pool Safety & Compliance
If you own a property with a swimming pool or spa it is important to ensure that you are meeting your obligations and responsibilities.
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