November

Is your pool fence code compliant?

Having a compliant pool fence is the easiest way to keep your family and friends safe as the mercury rises in Townsville.

Road upgrades for dangerous black spot

More than 1.1 kilometres of guardrail and 85 new and upgraded safety and traffic signs will be installed as part of safety enhancements to Mount Stuart Road in Roseneath.

Contractor appointed for $1 million Corcoran Park netball courts upgrade

Local company JMAC Constructions has been appointed to undertake a $1.05 million upgrade of the Corcoran Park netball courts, Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill announced today.

Community feedback wanted on revegetation project

A project to revegetate a major drain corridor in Bushland Beach to improve the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef is on the way.

Quotes called for compliance contractor on Magnetic Island

Following feedback from the community, Townsville City Council has issued a call for quotes from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to enhance regulatory compliance services on Magnetic Island.

Residents encouraged to continue to recycle right

As National Recycling Week comes to a close, Townsville City Council is thanking residents for their commitment to recycling and encouraging them to aim even higher.

Bringing Townsville together for Christmas

Bringing Christmas Together is more than just a TCC competition to Hayley Gorsuch – it’s also the initiative that brought her and her neighbours closer than they’d ever been before.

Go on an adventure with Dora at Riverway Movie Nights

Get your family and friends together to say “we did it, we did it, hooray” after heading to this week’s free screening of Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

Residents invited to provide feedback on concept plan for Harold Phillips Park

A concept plan including potential new uses and open space designs for Garbutt’s Harold Phillips Park is complete, with residents now invited to have their say on the proposal.

New look Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to support locals this festive season

Townsville City Council is asking local businesses to dig deep and donate to assist locals in need this Christmas.

North Queensland Ceramic Awards 2022 nominations open

One of the country’s leading ceramics art awards with a major acquisitive prize of $10,000 is now accepting nominations from creators across the nation and abroad.

Two Townsville events set to mark Remembrance Day

Townsville will come together to pay respect to those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts at Remembrance Day events next Thursday.

Popular event focuses on disaster readiness

This Sunday’s Disaster Ready Day will provide a one-stop shop for Townsville residents needing information on preparing for the traditional wet season and weather events that may impact the region.

Organic compounds detected in water supply

Council is currently detecting low concentrations of two harmless, naturally-occurring organic compounds in some parts of the water network across Townsville, which may give water an earthy taste and odour.

Townsville City adorned with Festive Flag Competition winners’ work

Poppy Lea-Rowell is just 12 years old, but she’s already an expert at designing festive flags to festoon Townsville at Christmas time.

Nets to protect Townsville beach-goers from marine stingers

Nets are being returned to six of Townsville and Magnetic Island's most popular beaches, giving those wanting to cool off in the ocean enhanced protection from marine stingers.

$2.1 million project to replace water main in West End awarded to local business

Around 1.3 kilometres of water pipelines will be replaced in a $2.1 million project to replace the water main along Stagpole Street in West End.

Nominate exceptional Townsville locals for Australia Day Awards

Recognise the special people in the Townsville community who go above and beyond to help improve the lives of those around them by nominating them for an Australia Day Award.

Sand reprofiling to reinstate public access to Mystic Sands beach

The Balgal Beach shoreline will receive a renewed lease on life with beach reprofiling of the coastal area beginning this week.

Tree policy adopted to protect and manage trees in public spaces

Townsville City Council has formally adopted a Public Tree Management Policy to guide and inform the process around managing trees that form the public tree network.