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- 2018
- January
- Townsville pets line up for free microchipping
- Council monitoring recent fish deaths
- Kerbside hard waste collection kicks off this month
- Free dumping for Australia Day long weekend
- Council crews on-site for beach restoration at Horseshoe Bay
- Townsville Fire congratulated on WNBL Championship
- Council awards water pipeline contracts
- Council cuts parking fines
- Townsville celebrates Australia Day with free community event
- Townsville's Australia Day Award winners announced
- Northern Beaches Leisure Centre - Closure
- Tender awarded to rehabilitate former Picnic Bay landfill
- Beach restoration at Horseshoe Bay completed
- Council spraying for mosquitoes after rain and king tides
- Townsville Airport Water Main Upgrade
- Townsville ready to celebrate Festival 2018
- February
- Get Active Expo encourages healthy living
- Last chance to apply for arts development grant
- World Wetlands Day activities for the family
- Council crews to return to Horseshoe Bay for restoration works
- New Pipeline Tender
- City signs on for digital transformation
- Reserve your spot to witness the magic of Festival 2018
- Kerbside collection kicks off in Condon and Rasmussen
- Magnetic Island pets line up for free microchipping
- Toolkits make it easier for artists to make their positive mark
- Kerbside collections off to a strong start
- Gold Coast Suns v Geelong Cats tickets on sale now
- International exhibition offers glimpse at manga’s evolution
- Council’s strong finances backed by independent review
- Water infrastructure works may cause service disruption
- Townsville family services on display at Early Years Expo
- Water infrastructure works postponed after severe storms
- Excitement builds as art installation construction kicks off
- Open Invitation for Sunrise to broadcast and visit Townsville and Magnetic Island
- Chance to talk Commonwealth Games with Council and the Queensland Police
- Riverway skatepark improvements begin
- Council targets mosquito breeding sites after rain
- CBD Utilities Upgrade reaches next stage
- Kerbside collection makes its way through Zone 3
- Pumping from the Burdekin to stop after boost in dam levels
- TLDMG to stand up to monitor low-pressure system
- Residents urged to stay safe and check Council’s Emergency Management Dashboard
- Free sand and sandbags to help residents prepare for the big wet
- Additional sand and sandbag locations
- March
- Evacuation Centre opened in Bluewater
- Cungulla and Giru residents encouraged to conserve water over the next 48 hours
- Bluewater Evacuation Centre closed
- Updated road conditions
- Conserve water notice lifted for Cungulla and Giru residents
- Council launches pre-emptive strike against mozzies
- City preparations for Commonwealth Games underway
- Riverway Pool - Closure
- Stinger nets removed for beach clean-up
- Paluma camp grounds closure
- Exhibition gives bold and unique world view
- Central Park’s future to be decided
- North Queensland stadium gets development approval
- Entries open for Neighbour Day competition
- Residents encouraged to stay proactive after major rain event
- Water restrictions eased to Level 2
- Riverway Pool re-opened
- Free fitness facility on The Strand
- Winners announced for Neighbour Day competition
- New Townsville sign unveiled
- Local firms encouraged to attend pipeline Information Session
- Two weeks to go until Festival 2018
- Strand Water Park hours extended over school holidays
- Townsville City turning into a stage for Festival 2018
- Get active with 30 Ways in 30 Days this April
- Castle Hill upgrades approved
- Townsville residents wished a safe and happy Easter
- Local disaster management group on stand-by
- April
- Local Disaster Management Group on stand-by after TC Iris reformed
- Companies shortlisted for pipe supply tender
- Festival 2018 officially launches today!
- Indigenous art project shares the Commonwealth Games dream
- Game on for Commonwealth Games basketball
- Council and RSPCA agree to transition animal services
- Uncontained opening a massive hit
- Residents to have their say on new Smart City Strategy
- Council Committee rejects supporting Bluewater land sale
- Free microchipping for Townsville pets
- Indigenous Games Trail unveiled at Riverway
- Council adds an extra hour for Strand Water Park fun
- New route for Thuringowa ANZAC march
- Last chance to experience Festival 2018
- Re-signing of Paul Green welcome news
- Free microchipping day a big hit with pet owners
- Festival 2018 a huge success
- Another key milestone for the $215 million water pipeline
- Ride to Riverway a wheel-y good time
- CBD Utilities moves to next stage
- Major upgrade for busy suburban intersection
- Mount Louisa concept plan
- On-ground works kick off for new greening program
- Pipe tender for new water pipeline awarded to Iplex
- Council to take over animal shelter
- Production to restart at local pipe manufacturing facility
- Biennial Percivals Portrait Prizes are here!
- Local firms encouraged to attend pipeline Information Session
- Evans Street Bridge gets major upgrades
- Winner of the $40,000 Percival Portrait Painting Prize 2018 announced
- May
- Track closures at summit of Castle Hill
- Townsville to host 66th Lions National Convention this week
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow rolls into Townsville
- Huge interest in Council’s next pipeline Industry Information Session
- Uncontained to stay in Strand Park
- Music in the City starts today!
- Mayor Jenny Hill inspects progress on $5.7 million new Local Disaster Coordination Centre
- Percival Photographic Prize winner announced
- Council to undertake Horseshoe Bay restoration works
- Residents encouraged to have their say on Corcoran Park upgrades
- Free microchipping for Townsville pets
- Draft guidelines to help shape the Waterfront Priority Development Area
- Townsville stinger nets to be removed for dry season
- Aquarium adds a splash of colour to waterfront
- New Recycling skips for Bluewater and Toomulla tips
- City’s history on display at Heritage Day
- CEO of Australia’s largest super fund to visit Townsville
- Pipeline Construction and Installation EOIs to open this Weekend
- New concept plan to develop waterpark at Riverway
- Council delivers on funding promise for local sports clubs
- Cowboys legend to help teach young North Queenslanders to learn to love reading
- Community Council heads to the suburbs
- Council to deliver another key suburban infrastructure project
- Intersection upgrade to improve travel times and create up to 30 jobs
- Almost 1000 new seats to be installed in Theatre upgrade
- Locals learn to cut bills at Rowes Bay Open House Day
- Repair works to begin on the Townsville sign
- New street art piece to enliven the CBD
- Council’s compost bin subsidy a big hit with residents
- Pop Up Percivals to transform vacant shopfront into an art gallery
- Public to have their say on Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development Area draft guidelines
- Eco event showcases fun and new technology
- June
- Rockpool to close for scheduled maintenance
- Riverway Toddler Lagoon closed for repairs and upgrades
- More jobs to flow from water pipeline project
- Controlled burns to commence at Ross River Dam
- Library Workshop to revive old memories
- Battery Plant powers ahead after signing
- Council to hold Cat Adoption Day
- Major intersection upgrade to improve safety and create 30 jobs
- Townsville goes barking mad for Pet Expo
- More street art to transform CBD building
- $18.5 million proposed for Carmichael Airstrip will be used for shovel ready projects
- State of Origin live on the big screen at Riverway
- Cultural artwork project recognised by Reconciliation Australia
- Queensland State of Origin flag to fly high over Townsville
- Tree Planting Day on Magnetic Island to protect koalas
- January
- 2017
- January
- Local sportspeople join council to encourage active lifestyle
- Call to remain water wise despite recent rain
- CityLibraries power outage
- Take a step back in time with walking tour of Palmer St pubs
- Mosquito update
- Safety upgrade starts on Ingham Rd industrial area
- Get Active Expo offers inspiration for the new year
- Heroes and villains take over Thuringowa library
- State spotlight on Townsville for Aussie Day celebrations
- Regional action plan looks to region's future
- Council to revamp Cotters following markets review
- Council backs Mater hospital redevelopment plans
- New committee to enhance city's image
- Grants information sessions to help get ideas off the ground
- Australia Day Award winners announced
- Council traps wild dogs on Castle Hill
- Touring exhibition puts Indonesian art in the spotlight
- February
- Last chance to register for Welcoming Babies Ceremony
- Hot weather raises risk of algal blooms
- Townsville confirms status as northern lifestyle capital
- Da Vinci competition winners announced
- World Wetlands Day event at Rowes Bay
- SES calling for new recruits in 2017
- Search is on to find city's friendliest neighbour
- Alma Bay irrigation network to be upgraded
- Plans for new Vinnies HQ gets planning support
- Planning Committee saddled up for new rodeo
- Rachel Cairns to perform a few of her favourite hits
- City lodges project short-list for Works4Qld funding
- Registrations for Anzac Day parade now open
- Program to identify illegal sewer connections
- Historic find brings stories of lost diggers to Townsville
- Traffic changes in Blackwood/Walker St for CBD work
- Sensors provide environmental data to assist project planning
- Section of park closes for safety
- Jamie Durie joins revitalise Townsville campaign
- March
- City's best neighbours recognised
- Townsville to welcome Queen's Baton in lead up to Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
- New show to light up Riverway Arts Centre stage
- Presentation explores history of PTSD
- Festival offers chance to develop theatre talent
- Council welcomes leadership staff as part of restructure
- Townsville vies for share of State funding
- Neighbour Day a chance to connect with community
- Proposal to consider concert hall for city
- Call for volunteers for 2017 Strand Ephemera event
- Council event supports Earth Hour's environmental message
- Mayor delivers strong message for jobs
- Indigenous photomedia exhibition to open at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
- Homework mentoring program needs volunteers to assist migrants and refugees
- Council is disaster ready
- Residents urged to be prepared
- Tenders invited for city markets
- Townsville’s Disaster Management Coordination Centre has been activated
- Townsville residents warned to prepare for destructive winds
- Dangerous winds expected to arrive earlier
- Cape Cleveland area residents directed to evacuate
- Townsville residents warned to prepare for destructive winds from 8pm
- TLDMG Cyclone Update - 5.30pm
- TLDMG Cyclone Update - 10.00am
- TLDMG Cyclone Update - 4pm
- Cyclists converge on Riverway for start of Get Active month
- Council committed to future of city's street art
- Council offers cyclone aid
- Council to repair Horseshoe Bay erosion
- Free swim day at city's pools a chance to cool off
- Take a musical journey to romantic Italy
- Council announces new planning director
- Circus Oz performers join locals in fun-filled workshops
- EOI extended for NQ Regional Data Centre operator
- Festival a celebration of youth
- April
- Magnetic Island facility scoops national waste award
- Council presents first in series of children's theatre productions
- April the month to get active
- Down to business for city's Water Taskforce
- Council offers free art workshops for school holidays
- Council presents masterclasses for young actors
- Renowned Aussie authors converge on Townsville for literary festival
- Mowing service for pensioners to be extended
- Events, sports, arts secure funding in grants round
- Council's services and opening times over Easter long weekend
- Council turns to technology for sewer upgrade
- Council to upgrade heritage trails in lead up to GC2018
- Circus Oz brings new show to Townsville audiences
- Murray road network upgrade in full swing
- Commonwealth Games ticket requests open Monday
- Council announces new Acting Director
- City Deal Implementation Plan to kick-start Townsville region
- Activity session gets kids back to nature
- New exhibition celebrates 10 years of the Run Collective
- Council starts final round of consultation on restructure
- Local firm wins contract to build Stuart transfer station
- Artists for 2017 Strand Ephemera announced
- RADF Grants give arts projects a boost
- May
- Babe on the big screen at Strand Park this Friday
- Festival of One-Act Plays celebrates 25 year milestone
- Changshu delegation in city to build education ties
- Registrations for Welcoming Babies Ceremony open
- Free Riverway Movie under the stars
- New program offers sporting clubs a helping hand
- Gallery in full bloom for Mother's Day workshop
- Council takes sustainability message to the classroom
- New addition to growing CBD street art collection
- Festival of Stories sure to be a page-turner
- City's history on display at Heritage Day
- One-man show a bubbling concoction for young theatre-goers
- Rowes Bay Open House Day a chance to go green
- Last chance to request tickets for GC2018
- Residents urged to report potholes to council
- Heritage Day event cancelled
- Creative ideas to flow at Makers Forum
- Queen’s Gardens aviary to get a facelift
- Restructure shapes progressive, leaner council
- Eco-friendly event offers fun for the whole family
- Bridge to receive new lease on life
- June
- Concept plans provide preview of city's bus hub
- Last chance to register for Welcoming Babies Ceremony
- Colourful mural an interpretation of Townsville's ecosystem
- Final stage of Strand Water Park redevelopment to begin
- Exhibition examines Australia as an exotic continent
- Pet Expo a family event for furry friends
- Confidence boost: City woos Chinese investment
- Trapping campaign targets wild dogs
- Townsville scores a big budget win with State water package
- Free Riverway movie this Friday
- Works for Queensland delivering local results
- Council brings second international street artist to CBD
- Emergency markers installed on Castle Hill
- Works to protect Island boat ramp
- Council to put down dogs involved in attack
- Footpath decals a positive step towards keeping Townsville safer
- Council and Rotary work together to upgrade Kirwan park
- Magic and Muggles at CityLibraries' Harry Potter event
- Budget - Budget delivers rates break, strong financial plan for city
- Budget - Council ledger is back in black
- Budget - Major works to support city’s growth
- Budget - Budget pumps $5.5M into water supply for city
- Budget - City wide maintenance gets top Budget billing
- Budget - Budget drives good deal for road spending
- Budget - City Budget goes hard on waste pick-up
- Budget - Animal management a funding priority
- Budget - Big Budget funding for Community Safety
- Budget - Funding for a sustainable city
- Budget - Events calendar will have residents cheering
- Budget - Renewals funding for water and sewerage networks
- Locals shape fresh positioning plan for city’s prosperity
- Development entity to spur city’s economic activation
- Council backs land offer for battery factory proposal
- New CCTV control room boosts capacity
- Mayor welcomes water taskforce report
- July
- Super event gets V8 party into gear
- New focus for city market
- New recreation park for people to love like Castle Hill
- Planned shutdown for water main repairs
- Queen's Garden aviary upgrade to go ahead
- Strand walking trail offers insight into city's past
- Second night for pipeline repairs
- Beauty of Australia at the core of two new exhibitions
- Pipeline repair update
- City's history on display at Heritage Day
- Nominations open for Seniors Awards 2017
- Free Riverway movie this Friday
- Major drainage upgrade set to commence on Ingham Rd
- Excitement builds as Strand Ephemera artworks are installed
- Lifestyle expo and luncheon puts seniors in the spotlight
- Grants offer financial support to community
- Castle Hill walking tracks to be upgraded
- Little green thumbs gather for Schools National Tree Day
- Council increases funding to the Cyclone Testing Station
- Disaster Coordination Centre tender awarded
- Townsville kids to build Canberra out of Lego
- Council appoints Chief Financial Officer
- Strand Ephemera 2017 winner announced
- Demolition to signal Bus Hub commencement
- August
- City's CBD plans land exclusive MOU for new Hilton
- Stanley Street rock face stabilisation works to begin
- Annual water opt-in period commences
- Strand Ephemera 2017 hailed an overwhelming success
- Public has its say on Strand Ephemera favourite
- Family fun day to celebrate boat park completion
- Call for local singers to audition for Carols by Candlelight
- New Riverway site chosen for Thuringowa Cenotaph
- Townsville to host Arts and Cultural Festival 2018 as part of Commonwealth Games program
- Free Riverway movie this Friday
- Controlled burns on Castle Hill to commence
- City to remember Vietnam War
- Annual Garage Sale Trail returns to promote reuse and recycle message
- Townsville Origin bid now has all-round support
- New concert hall is the right fit for Townsville
- Book Week program a real page turner at CityLibraries
- Photographic competition puts Strand Ephemera in the picture
- Seniors of the Year honoured at annual luncheon
- Council and NQ Cowboys partnership a win for the community
- Bus Hub design tender awarded
- Council to pick up hard waste
- Paluma residents to receive new water treatment plant
- CBD utilities works update
- Council’s innovation wins top public infrastructure award
- September
- Council seeks community input for North Shore Youth Hub
- Volunteers needed to support Remembrance Day 2018 commemorations
- Pipeline of local jobs accelerates at Stadium site
- Nelly Bay pathway project a win for residents and visitors
- Inaugural Inclusive Games Day celebrates all abilities
- Temporary lane closure for CBD's Stanley St for utility upgrade works
- NQ Sports Encouragement Bursary recipients announced
- Council proposes changes to city plan in North Shore
- Free Riverway Movie this Friday night
- New pipeline on fast track
- Upgrade project breathes new life into popular Wulguru park
- NQ Cowboys colours to fly high above the city
- Townsville reflects on Australian Citizenship Day 2017
- Townsville's Edu-tourism market to be showcased in China
- Beloved story book comes to life on the stage
- Multipurpose sports court for Alligator Creek area
- Townsville delegation promotes education links in China
- New amenities block for Horseshoe Bay
- Townsville delegation promotes education links in China
- Turn trash to treasure for annual Garage Sale Trail
- Cowboys NRL grand final free on the big screen
- Council announces two free dumping weekends
- Feral horses targeted with pest declaration
- City plans community event to welcome Cowboys home
- Thuringowa Library continues to deliver for the community
- Council throws support behind Townsville basketball
- Palmer Street dining precinct upgrade set to commence
- Strand Park welcome for returning Cowboys
- Mural leaves lasting rugby league legacy
- Timeless tale to be told in Townsville
- Port expansion critical to city's future
- October
- Jobs bonanza for Townsville
- Council funds economic generating infrastructure from savings
- Musical scholarship nurturing local talent
- Heatley family fun day to build community spirit
- Pre-Ashes series tickets go on sale
- Civic Theatre upgrade to begin
- 1,750 new trees to boost Townsville's green spaces
- Townsville batonbearers prepare to share the dream of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
- Week of rain may see mosquito numbers peak
- Castle Hill track closures
- TCC and JCU commit to new high-tech Data Centre in NQ
- Townsville ready to kickoff Rugby League World Cup
- Big weekend ahead to prepare for cyclone season
- Stinger season nets go in
- Townsville disaster management information goes digital
- Free dump weekend success shows city is cyclone prepared
- November
- Strand Water Park re-development completed
- Short Story competition a hit with young writers
- Palmer Street road closure to accelerate upgrade
- Australia Day Award nominations now open
- Townsville City Council’s State Election priorities
- Water pumping set to begin
- Support for Lithium-ion battery plant welcomed
- $2 million Basics Blitz launched
- Huge interest in Water Infrastructure Industry Forum
- Local jobs set to start flowing from new water pipeline
- Queen’s Baton Relay route announced
- Breaking ground on $215 million water pipeline
- More fun for kids at The Strand Water Park
- Bipartisan support for battery plant welcomed
- December
- Townsville2020 – A Clear Vision for our City
- Barra fingerlings to be released into Ross River Dam
- Lightsabres and Pokémon out in force for summer school holidays program
- Townsville City Council posts another strong surplus
- 2018 RADF Grant Applications Now Open
- Major City development gets preliminary approval
- MCU approved for new 22-bed private hospital
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