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Residents invited to have their say about naming of boat ramp

Townsville City Council is seeking community feedback on naming a boat ramp in Cungulla after Reg Hinspeter to acknowledge his significant contributions to the development of the area.
Booking system for free campgrounds online now

A brand new booking system for Townsville City Council’s free Recreational Vehicle (RV) and camping sites has launched this week.
Skype with Santa this Christmas

Get your COVID-safe photo with Santa for free this Christmas with Townsville City Council’s Skype With Santa events.
Residents encouraged to have an emergency plan ready ahead of wet season

Townsville City Council is urging residents to make COVID-19 prevention a priority when they develop their emergency response plans for the wet season.
Local businesses to benefit from environmental grant funding

First Nations and youth unemployment are the focus of a new Townsville City Council program that will repair river and beach locations damaged in the 2019 unprecedented monsoon.
Water meters to douse Magnetic Island expenses

Townsville City Council has installed 1616 smart water meters to help reduce water consumption and cut ongoing costs on Magnetic Island.
Drivers urged to avoid Blakey’s Crossing

Townsville City Council is urging motorists to avoid a section of Ingham Road while crews upgrade the bridge at Blakey’s Crossing.
New Northern Fringe Festival Information Night date announced

After being postponed due to poor weather, the Northern Fringe Festival 2021 is now holding its first information night.
Residents urged to get their cyclone kit ready before wet season kicks off

Townsville City Council is urging residents to have their emergency kit ready before the wet season kicks into gear.
Council to live stream Remembrance Day Commemorative Service

Pay respect to the fallen soldiers of World War I at Townsville City Council’s live streamed Townsville Remembrance Day Commemorative Service next week.
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal launches to help locals in need

Locals can help locals with ease this festive season with the new-look Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
Pinnacles Gallery reopens with new TAFE exhibition

Pinnacles Gallery is reopening to the public with the TAFE exhibition MAKE.
Temporary fencing installed to protect turtle nesting areas at Geoffrey Bay

Townsville City Council has installed temporary fencing to protect the foreshore at Geoffrey Bay after it was damaged by vehicles.
Tips to help you tidy up for disaster season

Keeping your front and back yard neat and tidy will not only increase the visual appeal of your street, but will also get your home ready for disaster season.
Illuminated jetty to shine on Magnetic Island

Townsville City Council is upgrading the lights on Picnic Bay Jetty to create a new after dark destination for tourists and locals.
Design tender for stage 2 of water pipeline awarded

The detailed design of the second stage of the water pipeline is set to begin with the tender awarded at Townsville City Council’s Full Council meeting last week.
Warm weather signals installation of stinger nets at Townsville beaches

Stinger nets are set to be rolled out at Townsville beaches this week as the weather warms and the stinger season begins.
Council boosts disaster preparation arsenal

Townsville City Council has today unveiled its latest tools to help residents prepare for natural disasters – two new automatic sand bagging machines.
Trick or treat yourself at Council’s free Halloween movie night

You don’t have to wait for the witching hour to get your spook on for Halloween this Saturday with Townsville City Council’s free family-friendly Halloween movie night.
Barge arrival kickstarts Council’s Magnetic Island campaign

For the first time, Townsville City Council has used a 1000-tonne barge to transport equipment to Magnetic Island ahead of an extensive works program.