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April

13Apr2021
Siege of Tobruk memorial unveiled

A new memorial to recognise the bravery of Australian soldiers during a key battle of World War II has been unveiled in Townsville today.

12Apr2021
Council helps give young voices a platform this Youth Week

Townsville City Council is boosting the voices of young people across the city this Youth Week to highlight the ways in which young people are striving to achieve greatness in the community.

9Apr2021
Vandals target Bushland Beach park

Townsville City Council is appealing for information about recent vandalism at Bushland Beach’s Peggy Banfield Park.

8Apr2021
Townsville trip inspires Ephemera artist

Artist Georgina Humphries had never been to Townsville before her trip to inspect the site for her Ephemera installation on The Strand.

7Apr2021
Council’s Townsville Laboratory Services retains NATA accreditation

Townsville City Council’s Townsville Laboratory Services has retained its National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation during a bi-annual audit, confirming its place amongst some of the country’s leading laboratories.

6Apr2021
Water main upgrade for Hermit Park, Hyde Park

A more than $1.7 million upgrade of water mains in Hermit Park and Hyde Park is underway now.

1Apr2021
Council weeding out invasive plants in the Ross River

Townsville City Council is taking action to weed out invasive plant life in the Ross River following the recent wet season.

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12 Days of Young Artists Competition

Calling all young artists! Entries are now open for Townsville City Council’s 12 Days of Young Artists Competition. Students from Prep to Grade 12 are invited to share their vision of Christmas in Townsville. Entries close 18 October.

Are you fuelling the fire?

Bushfire season is here, and it’s up to all of us to reduce the risk. Clear debris and long grass around your home and fence line, remove fire-hazardous materials, and always check for fire bans before lighting up. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.

Capital Works Program

To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.

Community Sentiment Survey

Council’s Community Sentiment Survey is a city-wide survey that gives community members the opportunity to tell Council what is working well, what needs improvement and what matters most to them. The survey closes 30 October 2026.

Recovery Roadshow

Council is taking recovery support on the road, with a series of community events planned across some of our region’s more remote communities. Connected communities recover better - let’s do it together.

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