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2019

NAFA to return in July next year

The North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) is returning with dates confirmed for 2020.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal launched for 2019

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill is asking businesses and residents to dig deep to support this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal.
Council invites Townsville to have their say on new online platform

Townsville City Council is launching a new community consultation platform called Have Your Say Townsville as it continues to improve transparency.
Council supporting First Nation businesses

Townsville City Council is supporting local First Nation businesses through new procurement initiatives.
Residents urged to get active this weekend

Townsville City Council is encouraging locals to explore their local parks with a free Get Active Outdoors day this week.
Statement regarding recovery communications

Council is continuing to work closely with QRA who are providing advice and assistance on our funding applications.
Council continues its commitment to invest in trainees and apprentices

Townsville City Council is continuing its commitment to growing the city’s next generation of apprentices and trainees, with applications currently open for people ready to start their careers at the beginning of 2020.
Statement regarding Water Smart Package outcomes

Townsville City Council is proud of the partnerships formed with local businesses to deliver the Water Smart Package.
Dive into the school holidays at Riverway

Get your togs and sunscreen out, the Riverway Lagoons are reopening this weekend.
Lighting the way into Palmer Street

The lighting on the Palmer Street lighthouse will be officially turned on this Friday week.
Historic Schoolhouse to be restored following monsoon

The historic Horseshoe Bay Schoolhouse will be restored from this week following damage sustained during the unprecedented monsoon.
Townsville pools reopened to public

Townsville City Council has reopened the Kokoda and Long Tan Pools at 2pm today.
Pools closed following routine testing

The Kokoda and Long Tan Pools have been closed after routine testing detected bacteria in the water.
For what it’s Earth, get down to Rowes Bay Open House Day

Townsville City Council is inviting the public into the city’s most sustainably run house to learn how to incorporate eco-friendly ideas into their lives this Sunday.
Townsville to host major placemaking conference

Townsville is playing host to the International Cities, Town Centres and Communities (ICTC) Conference in October this year.
First Nations artists invited to enter artwork competition

Townsville City Council is developing a Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is looking for a local First Nations person to brand the plan.
The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group has moved to Alert

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to Alert with multiple bushfires warnings current in the region.
Townsville on track to become a leader in sustainable industries

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has welcomed a number of announcements relating to advanced manufacturing in the Townsville region last week.
Give a black cat a fur-ever home this week

Townsville City Council is giving the community the purr-fect chance to add a furry friend to their lives with a Lucky Black Cat sale on all black cats and kittens.
Short Story Competition winners revealed

Brave, bold and brilliant. These are the words that judges have used to describe the six winners of Townsville City Council’s short story competition.