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- 2019
- January
- NAFA pins down acclaimed punk cabaret
- North Rail Yards redevelopment on the right track
- Major development application shows growing confidence in Townsville
- Progress on the $450 million Hive shows the city is buzzing
- Health and fitness take centre stage at Council’s Get Active Expo
- Council to test Ross River Dam spillway gates
- Algal bloom detected on Magnetic Island
- Council Keeps Archers on Target for 10 More Years
- Healthy recipes given out at Get Active Expo
- Council crews repairing water leak on Charters Towers Road
- Local businesses urged to tap into Water Smart Package
- Waterfront Priority Development Area guidelines officially enacted
- Full steam ahead for North Rail Yards redevelopment
- Tunnel boring machine about to bite into pipeline project
- Council crews get extra resources to kick grass
- Council encourages residents to prepare ahead of predicted king tide
- Council paving the way to revitalise Flinders Street West
- Residents invited to take a bite of the festivities this Australia Day
- Body corporates urged to dive into Water Smart Package
- Council creating happy campers with new booking system
- Council crews to begin mosquito treatments following king tides
- Council to reduce flood risk in Laura Court
- Council approves solar farm application in Bluewater
- Council approves a new funeral parlour in Railway Estate
- Stuart dump project creates 20 local jobs
- Game on for free Retro Games night in CBD
- First pipes installed on Townsville’s water pipeline project
- Up to 1000 local jobs to flow from pipeline
- Townsville celebrates Australia Day with free family event
- Pipeline project boosting Townsville’s advanced manufacturing
- Townsville’s Australia Day Award Winners
- 20 jobs supported through making city streets greener
- Council has bowhunters aiming for a successful future
- Water Smart Package makes big splash with local businesses
- Council helping residents prepare for wet weather
- Council simplifies grants process
- Townsville Local Disaster Management Group moves to Alert
- Spillway gates on Ross River Dam to be opened
- Townsville Local Disaster Management Group moves to Stand Up
- Bluewater evacuation centre open
- Council’s animal shelter evacuated
- Council providing free sand and sandbags
- Motorists urged to be careful around rock slide on Sturt Street
- Disaster response call centre now open
- Council providing free sand and sandbags
- Bluewater evacuation centre reopened
- Flash flooding warning for residents in Nome, Julago and Alligator Creek
- Alligator Creek evacuation centre opened
- Residents asked to reduce use of washing machines and dishwashers during rain event
- Council continues to provide free sand and sandbags
- Animal Shelter remains closed
- Alligator Creek has reached major flood levels
- Stuart Landfill and Hervey Range Transfer Station closed until further notice
- Mount Stuart Road being repaired by Council crews
- TLDMG to continue monitoring rain event
- February
- Flash flooding warning for Black River, Bluewater, Beach Holm, Toolakea and Yabulu
- Alligator Creek and Bluewater evacuation centres remain open
- Council continues to provide free sand and sandbags
- Ross Dam spillway gates to be opened further
- Heatley evacuation centre established
- Road closures on Abbott Street, Lakeside Drive and Oonoonba Road
- Flash flooding warning for Condon, Rassmussen, Kelso, Kirwan, Jensen, Burdell and Deeragun
- Council crews working around the clock
- Residents advised to ignore fake text
- TLDMG to monitor Ross River Dam outflows overnight
- Over 36,000 sandbags deployed around Townsville today
- Ross Dam spillway gates to be opened further
- Dam spillway gates will not be opened further until after high tide
- Flash flooding warning for Jensen, Deeragun and Burdell
- Flash flooding warning for Black River, Bluewater, Beach Holm, Toolakea and Yabulu
- Flash flooding warning for Condon, Rasmussen, Kelso and Kirwan
- Council establishes new free sand and sand bag site
- Cungulla and Giru residents encouraged to conserve water
- All access to Castle Hill closed
- Ignatius Park College expected to open as evacuation centre by 2pm
- Land Slip Assessments for Mount Louisa
- Door knocking operation to begin
- Wulguru residents encouraged to conserve water
- Flash flooding warning for Townsville suburbs
- Council crews deployed across the community
- Dam spillway gates opened further to reduce risk of major downstream flooding
- Flash flooding warning for Townsville’s northern suburbs
- Cungulla residents encouraged to store water immediately
- Northern Beaches water remains safe to drink
- Flash flooding warning for Nome, Julago and Alligator Creek
- Residents urged to stay off Aplins Weir
- Council continues to provide free sand and sandbags
- Flash flooding warning for Hyde Park, Aitkenvale, Currajong, Rosslea, Pimlico, Mysterton and Mundingburra
- Flash flooding warning for Oonoonba, Cluden and Idalia
- Flash flooding warning for Rosslea, Hermit Park, Railway Estate, Townsville City and South Townsville
- Flash flooding warning for low lying areas of Douglas and Annandale
- Council has replenished stocks of free sand and sandbags at all locations
- Flooding warning for Townsville suburbs
- Ross River Dam Closed
- Boil water alert for Cungulla
- Map of potential inundated properties
- Spillway gates on dam expected to be fully open between 8pm and 8.30pm
- Spillway gates on dam are fully open
- Rainfall predictions over Ross River Dam upgraded
- Ignatius Park College evacuation centre is at capacity
- Ross River Dam flood expected to peak at 11am
- YWAM evacuation centre established
- GIVIT managing donations for Townsville residents
- Townsville residents urged to conserve water
- Council will resume rubbish collections today
- Bluewater Community Centre now a drop in centre
- Waste Facilities now open
- Waste facility update
- Cungulla still on boil water alert
- Rubbish collections to continue
- Flash flooding warning for Bluewater, Bluewater Park, Toolakea Beach, Saunders Beach
- Council Waste Services operational
- Residents urged to avoid returning to homes in flooded areas
- Cungulla residents no longer need to boil water
- Council to establish free service for flood affected residents
- Ignatius Park College Evacuation Centre to be closed
- Council provides free dumping to help with flood clean up
- Council Customer Service Centre to reopen tomorrow
- Insurers urged to support North Queensland after the flood
- Heavy rainfall and flash flooding advice
- Spillway maintenance underway
- Returning residents urged to stay safe
- Floodwater expected to rise again
- Massive joint effort for targeted cleaning of streets, houses and bulk waste removal
- Crucial supplies stolen from Toomulla overnight
- Start preparing for mass waste removal
- Townsville’s recovery well underway
- Record breaking floods damage homes and businesses
- Council crews will conduct mosquito treatments across the city
- Residents urged to watch water use during flood clean up
- Council will delay due date for rates payments
- Burst water main in Black River
- Statement on Ross River Dam spillway gates
- Thinking of volunteering? Join Team Townsville #whateverittakes
- Damage from unprecedented flood continues to rise
- Flinders Street trees to be replaced
- Aerial assault on mosquito breeding sites
- What the flush?
- Residents urged to conserve water
- Council crews fix Douglas Water Treatment Plant
- Unstable trees on Flinders Street removed
- Busy recovery week ahead
- Council crews fixing burst water main in Burdell area
- Flood-affected residents top priority at insurance meeting
- Animal Shelter has reopened
- The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group moves back to Alert
- Council crews spraying to bust bad odours
- Thousands of properties damaged in unprecedented flood
- Ross River Dam statement
- Riverway facilities temporarily closed
- Mass flood waste removal to continue
- Weir bridges to remain closed for repairs
- Council providing residents with free sanitiser
- Team Townsville helping the city’s recovery
- Council crews continue clean-up effort
- Townsville beaches closed for contamination testing
- Landlords encouraged to use property clean out service
- Inurers put on notice
- Dam releases continue to reduce
- Council crews work to repair damage on Hervey Range Road
- Council crews working to identify a major water leak
- Higher than normal king tides expected early next week
- Grants a welcome boost but businesses need more support
- Economic experts planning city’s long-term recovery
- Ross River Dam spillway gates closed
- Council continues flood waste clean up
- Free mosquito controls for flood-hit homes
- Townsville beaches reopened
- Mayor to push for Federal funding to rebuild Townsville
- More than 100,000 items distributed as part of flood recovery
- Property damage assessments complete as Townsville’s recovery continues
- Townsville beaches closed
- Council crews complete repairs to section of Hervey Range Road
- January
- 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 2018 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
- Ultimate Supercars Experience up for grabs for local businesses
- Budget 2018/19 - Council delivers record infrastructure and capital spend
- Budget 2018/19 - Suburban parks to receive boost in 2018-19 Budget
- Budget 2018/19 - Water Recycling System to be funded in Council’s Budget
- Budget 2018/19 - Mayor Jenny Hill delivers 1.9 per cent rate rise
- Budget 2018/19 - Animal lovers to be big winners in Council Budget
- Budget 2018/19 - 15-minute free parking for the CBD
- Budget 2018/19 - Record Council investment in projects and jobs for the future
- Budget 2018/19 - Funding to flow for new water pipeline
- Work on Townsville’s street circuit revving up
- Civic Theatre refurbishment to be celebrated with gala opening
- SuperCruise to get fans racing to The Strand
- July
- Townsville City Council confirms limited exposure to Typeform security breach
- Crowds raced to The Strand for SuperCruise event
- Council to help you find your paw-fect match
- Townsville residents really love their Libraries!
- Major intersection upgrade to create 50 local jobs
- Get Meow-t of here!
- Free microchipping for Townsville pets
- Canine Obedience Club Townsville to stay after Council Committee offers new long-term lease
- First Community Council to be held on Wednesday
- 50 jobs created after Council awards pipeline Civil Works package to local firm Mendi
- Strand Park to be cleared as Uncontained decommissioned
- Banyan tree along The Strand to be trimmed to improve safety
- Council team member wins North Queensland Training Award
- Local firm on board to build Bus Hub and create 30 jobs
- New exhibition for the arts and cultural capital of Australia
- Council helping to mentor the next generation of digital disruptors
- Council nominated as a finalist in the Queensland Multicultural Awards
- Upper Ross residents asked to have their say on Charles Moroney Park upgrade
- Council funding for Cyclone Testing Station to improve disaster resilience
- Queens Gardens alive with the sound of music!
- September
- Second Welcoming Babies and Early Years Expo for 2018 being held this weekend!
- CBD Utilities Upgrade reaches 300 job milestone
- Statement from the Mayor of Townsville
- School art program teaches students about recycling
- Put a spring in your step these School Holidays
- Council training the city’s next generation of workers
- Homeowners invited to learn about Queensland Government’s Household Resilience Program
- Townsville City Council Receives Minister’s Multicultural Award
- New draft guidelines for animal adoption
- New Animal Management Reference Group to be set up
- More local jobs to flow from pipeline project
- Council rolls out more local jobs with construction of North Shore Youth Activation Hub
- Slashing red tape saves ratepayers more than $300,000
- Council to host a 4 day free dump weekend in October
- Water-efficient sprinkler give away at the Rowes Bay Open House
- Community Council heads to Heatley
- Palmetum’s 30th Birthday Bash
- Residents to have their say on Heatley Park Upgrade
- Library staff find hidden treasure to help fight childhood cancer
- Locals urged to have their say on Library of Things items
- Free water-efficient sprinkler giveaway at Palmetum birthday bash
- Fake letter referred for investigation
- Council clears blocked sewer line
- Townsville residents invited to have their say on adapting to coastal change
- Recycled stubbies paving Townsville’s future
- Council Transformation saves over $30 million
- Flinders Lane project steps forward
- Peggy Banfield Park to officially open on Saturday after $3.1m upgrade
- 3D printing builds CityLibraries up layer by layer
- Townsville City Council selected as State and National Finalist for PR awards
- Council approves $50 million luxury development which will create 400 jobs
- October
- Free sprinkler swap to help residents reduce water use
- Local job opportunities spouting from pipeline project
- Townsville’s Festival 2018 nominated as a State Finalist in national awards
- Townsville Remembers sacrifice made by WWI soldiers
- Riverway to come alive for the Glendi Festival
- International netball takes to the court in Townsville
- State Emergency Service building to stay at Nelly Bay
- First step forward on Central Park upgrade
- Locals recommended for RADF Committee
- Council’s wheel-y big effort to remove abandoned cars
- Council to continue free kerbside collection in 2019
- Townsville pets get free microchipping
- Nominations for 2019 Australia Day Awards open now
- Search on for Strand Ephemera artists
- Council ‘Litter-ally’ best of the best
- Strand Rock Pool closed
- Major suburban intersection upgrade motoring along
- Reforms helping Council to be simpler, faster and better
- Council’s recycled water reuse scheme on course
- Council going barking mad for Howl-o-ween
- Cungulla set for water tank upgrade
- Council to swap hundreds of water-efficient sprinklers for free
- Council seeking community member for Animal Management Reference Group
- Council’s free microchipping program saves local pet owners almost $45,000
- Invictus flag raised to honour Defence heroes
- Youth Hub set to roll out in time for school holidays
- Council implements new security measures
- Council apprentices shortlisted for Trade Excellence Awards
- Council crews fixing burst water main on Magnetic Island
- Council crews restore water after fixing burst main on Magnetic Island
- Townsville's new water pipeline above board as first pipe shipment arrives
- Support Package to help residents become more water efficient
- Annual Report shows strong foundation for growth
- New Chair of Water and Waste Committee appointed
- Council harnessing smart technology for Townsville
- Fibre optic sharing to create new tech opportunities
- Council staff take A Moment for Safety
- Free dump weekend for clean-up before cyclone season
- Riverway to come alive with IndiaFest
- First tenders for $10 million Water Smart Package open now
- Stinger net installation marks the start of the Stinger Season
- Game on for Retro Games Night!
- Council approves $30 million project to support 200 construction jobs
- Christmas grants to bring joy to Townsville
- Townsville Water Security Taskforce final report handed down
- Council’s popular sprinkler swap returns on Sunday
- November
- Council ‘Litter-ally’ Australia’s best
- Get disaster ready with Cyclone Sunday
- 100 local jobs from water pipeline installation
- Pipeline funding commitments welcomed
- Council "Litter-ally" scooping up awards
- Mayor Jenny Hill raises water security at Senate Committee hearing
- Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal launched
- Council to hold a sprinkler swap at Nelly Bay
- Townsville to remember sacrifice made during the First World War
- Castle Hill Road to be closed for maintenance and upgrades
- Major intersection upgrade creates 30 local jobs
- Grading works rolling on in Woodstock ahead of the wet season
- Council spreading Christmas cheer with free CBD parking
- Waterfront Priority Development Area guidelines to help transform the city
- Strand Water Park closed
- Residents invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at Townsville’s recycling facility
- Work starting to flow on Townsville’s water re-use scheme
- Council looking to remove single-use plastics
- More jobs spouting from Townsville’s water pipeline
- Council makes strides towards reconciliation
- Council training Townsville’s future workforce
- Townsville read-y to celebrate Libraries 80th birthday
- More jobs flowing from Council’s 3-point water security solution
- Council’s Street Art program and Tours and Trails app recognised as state leaders
- Townsville residents get sun safe
- North Shore Youth Hub grand opening
- New high-end hotel development application lodged
- North Rail Yards next PDA site to be transformed
- Early Christmas present for CBD
- Big bulls to bring in the big bucks for the PBR Grand Finals
- Successful free kerbside collection about to wrap up
- Adopt a meow-nificent new friend
- Christmas celebrations to take Santa stage
- Online dashboards to help make Council simpler, faster, better
- Riverway Lagoon open longer to help locals cool down during the heat wave
- New Water Park at Riverway to make a Splash
- Community Council heads to Division 9
- Locals urged to watch their water use during hot weather
- Mayor Jenny Hill acknowledges major reforms enacted by departing CEO Adele Young
- Council’s Christmas celebrations to light up the City
- Locals drop in for North Shore Youth Hub official opening
- Tree planting push for Townsville’s CBD
- December
- Locals urged to have their say on sports and recreation facilities in our city
- Tropical Cyclone Owen expected to pose no threat to Townsville
- Rockin’ around the Christmas tree with Carols by Candlelight
- Street Art program selected as finalist in national awards
- Council’s sprinkler swap on this weekend
- The ultimate Summer School Holiday Guide is available now!
- Tropical Cyclone Owen downgraded
- Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal raises tens of thousands for residents in need
- North Rail Yards revitalisation on the right track
- Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) open in time for Cyclone Season
- Second shipment of pipes arrive in Townsville for new water pipeline
- Major park upgrade in the Upper Ross to support 30 jobs
- Carols by Candlelight cancelled due to wet weather
- Adventure tourism, public art and new cafes proposed for Castle Hill
- Long Tan Pool closed for essential maintenance
- Townsville’s new water pipeline digging up more jobs for locals
- More new jobs flowing from Townsville’s new water pipeline
- Finishing touches being put on major suburban intersection upgrade
- Major new arts festival to headline 2019 winter events season
- Council boosts water security and reduces costs
- Council to continue managing Townsville’s Animal Shelter
- Council simpler, faster, better in Mid-Year Budget Review
- Townsville’s new Local Disaster Coordination Centre hosts first major exercise
- Tropical Cyclone Owen expected to bring rain to Townsville
- Works for Queensland funding boost to create more jobs for locals
- Townsville Local Disaster Management Group moves to Lean Forward
- TLDMG to continue monitoring Tropical Cyclone Owen
- Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal providing 1000 hampers to Townsville residents in need
- Events cancelled in preparation for wet weather
- Townsville Local Disaster Management Group to continue monitoring Tropical Cyclone Owen
- Ticket to ride for North Rail Yards redevelopment
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Owen brings welcome rain to Townsville
- Council welcomes bipartisan Federal push to develop Lithium-Ion Battery industry
- Major intersection upgrade completed
- Boost to local Magnetic Island businesses
- New Queens Garden Bird Aviary project off to a flying start
- Suburban spruce up to support 25 local jobs
- Council treating mosquito breeding areas after rainfall
- Last chance to help score big wins in future sporting infrastructure
- Council investigating extending free parking in CBD
- Joe Kirwan Park upgrade options out for community consultation
- Council counting down to 2019
- Santa’s workshop in Townsville this Christmas
- Construction on pipeline project reaching full thrust
- Mayor Jenny Hill helping spread cheer this Christmas
- Townsville CBD buzzing after Hive approval
- New Entry Statements to welcome visitors to Townsville
- Council provides festive boost to local sports clubs and community groups
- Algal bloom detected in Idalia lake
- Townsville locals urged to tap into the $10 million Water Smart Package
- Council supporting push to make Townsville Australia’s first mentally healthy city
- 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
- 2017/18 Budget - Budget delivers rates break, strong financial plan for city
- 2017/18 Budget - Council ledger is back in black
- 2017/18 Budget - Major works to support city’s growth
- 2017/18 Budget - Budget pumps $5.5M into water supply for city
- 2017/18 Budget - City wide maintenance gets top Budget billing
- 2017/18 Budget - Budget drives good deal for road spending
- 2017/18 Budget - City Budget goes hard on waste pick-up
- 2017/18 Budget - Animal management a funding priority
- 2017/18 Budget - Big Budget funding for Community Safety
- 2017/18 Budget - Funding for a sustainable city
- 2017/18 Budget - Events calendar will have residents cheering
- 2017/18 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
- January
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