September

Statement is attributable to a Townsville City Council spokespersonTownsville City Council has been negotiating its three certified agreements since March, with protected industrial action over the past 10 weeks significantly affecting community services. While Council respects employees’ rights to strike and participate in work bans, it will now exercise its own rights under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld), locking out staff for 48 hours if they participate in further industrial action in the coming days.

Townsville City Council workers are being left frustrated as thieves repeatedly steal roses, including entire rose bushes, from Queens Gardens.

Musicians, dancers and street performers can submit their expressions of interest now to take part in a micro-festival in the heart of Townsville.