Festival of Stories 2017
Festival of Stories 2017, then called Savannah: Townsville's Festival of Stories, was held at Mercure Townsville from 25 to 28 May 2017.
The program included:
- Author Q&A with Magda Szubanski
- Book launch by Jackie French
- Conversations with Fay Gee-Hoy
- Junior Writer’s Club with local author Ian McIntosh
- Zine-making workshop with Jeremy Staples
- 1980s roller disco and presentation by Frank Bongiorno
- ochre painting and bushtucker tasting.
The four-day festival had something for all ages and interests, and featured Magda Szubanski, Mem Fox, Jackie French, Professor Frank Bongiorno, Fay Gee-Hoy, Jeremy Staples, Ariella Van Luyn, Rachel Amphlett, Alex Adsett, Ian McIntosh, Dale Chapman and Rick Garcia.
Festival sponsors were the Townsville Bulletin, 4TOFM and Mercure Townsville.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Mother's Day Memorial
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Electrifying 80's
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Anzac Day 2026
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Garrison - Exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery
Featuring around 60 artworks by Douglas Green, Tim Page, George Gittoes, Jon Cattapan & more, this exhibition brings together historical & contemporary perspectives on conflict, service & resilience through works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.