August

Statement by Cr Jenny Hill, Mayor of Townsville

Like many in the Townsville community, I was saddened to learn of the tragic death of two serving Australian Defence Force personnel at Dotswood yesterday.

New water main to secure water supply to Bohle Plains underway

Townsville City Council has engaged BMD Constructions to install a new underground water main adjacent to the Ring Road to enhance water security for the growing Bohle Plains community.

Horseshoe Bay Park drainage enhancement continues with new culvert construction

Construction of a new culvert as part of the $6 million drainage enhancement at Horseshoe Bay Park has commenced.

Leading the way in research and development in wastewater industry

Council is playing a crucial role in research and development for the wastewater industry and guarding against the potential impacts of contaminants of emerging concern on the Great Barrier Reef.

Clean out the trash before storm season with free dumping in October

Townsville City Council will host a free tipping weekend from 22 to 25 October, with residents able to dump domestic waste at any Council waste facilities with no charge.

Council’s free Creative Studio brings The Warrior Project to life

Estelle Poots is making the most of the free Aitkenvale Library Creative Studio to craft a message of hope and strength for women across Townsville.

Townsville Mountain Bike Strategy 2021-2031

Today Council adopted the Townsville Mountain Bike Strategy 2021-2031 following extensive community consultation.

Council supports Townsville Eisteddfod

Council has thrown its support behind one of North Queensland’s most beloved cultural events, the Townsville Eisteddfod, with the approval today of a $25,000 grant.

Ephemera brings more than 180,000 visitors to The Strand

The incredible turn-out has proven just how popular Ephemera is when it takes over Townsville’s premier waterfront location biennially.

Hazard reduction burn in Rollingstone this week

The burn, which aims to manage vegetation on 3.3 hectares of land behind Rollingstone State School, will be conducted from 4pm, Wednesday 25 August and continue into the early evening.

Water main upgrade in Hermit Park, Hyde Park complete

Townsville City Council has completed a crucial $2.1 million upgrade to water mains funded under the Queensland Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program.

Pandemic babies to be welcomed in special ceremony

Families with babies born during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic can now register for a special Welcoming Babies Ceremony at the Palmetum next month.

Touring Indigenous art exhibition opens at Pinnacles Gallery

Collaborative exhibition In Cahoots will bring art created in the spirit of cross-cultural collaboration to Pinnacles Gallery from next week.

Tree lighting installed at Picnic Bay

New innovative and sustainable lighting has been installed in trees along Picnic Bay’s dining strip.

Get into the Christmas spirit early with Festive Flag Competition

Twenty young talented artists will have their flags on display as part of our Christmas Together celebrations, igniting Christmas cheer across the city.

Queens Gardens blossoms with install of new rose garden

Queens Gardens is blossoming with the installation of the new rose garden complete and planting of 150 rose plants finished.

New CityLibraries Zoom Room to help jobseekers, students

Having a quiet space to hold digital meetings has never been more important, which is why CityLibraries Aitkenvale has launched its new Raintree Zoom Room.

Tens of thousands converge on NAFA in 2021

The award-winning festival brought art, culture and entertainment to Townsville despite the challenges of rolling COVID lockdowns across the country during July.

Townsville artists to benefit from RADF in 2021-2022 grant rounds

Townsville artists will be able to apply for a share of $100,000 in Regional Arts Development Fund grants through Townsville City Council thanks to the support of Arts Queensland.

Prospective proponents invited to tender for land at Lansdown

Townsville City Council has today issued a new call for tenders from potential proponents to establish themselves at the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct as momentum continues to build for the development.