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- 2020
- January
- Programmers enlisted to create game for life-sized console
- Climate, venues to attract Women’s World Cup team to Townsville
- Start 2020 right at this weekend’s Get Active Expo
- Increase in prohibited activities prompts reminder from Council
- 60 Indigenous Townsville businesses added to Council supplier list
- Doughnut miss chance to make holiday art at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
- Get a new lease on Digital Life with CityLibraries workshops
- Public art to make Light fall on The Strand
- Pipelines being laid for Townsville’s future
- New managers for Cotters Markets announced
- Blitz delivers facelift for Idalia
- Adventure is waiting in Townsville
- New Reid Park bridge achieves key milestone
- Pontoons destroyed in monsoon set to be replaced
- Townsville welcomes The Year of the Rat with CBD celebration
- Council informing residents about new stadium parking regulations
- Mosquito treatments underway across the city
- Official unveiling of Noel Wilson Oval to take place this weekend
- Apps are easy way to report problems to Council
- Two ways to celebrate in Townsville this Australia Day
- Community spirit recognised in Australia Day Awards
- Townsville weather update
- Sturt Street partially reopened to traffic
- MCU approved for new unit complex in the CBD
- Process to create new Lansdown precinct moves to next stage after a raft of additional environmental protections recommended by Council
- How to pay when rates hit letterboxes this week
- Council continues mosquito treatments during ongoing rain
- Council welcomes new recruits
- Innovative project boosts monsoon recovery and cuts costs
- February
- Wetlands across city celebrated this weekend
- Register now to have your art in Townsville libraries
- Pick up a pet to be yours pawever this Valentine’s Day
- Pipeline passes pressure tests
- New board to boost events in Townsville
- Community consulted on re-naming of Innes Park
- Have your say on Riverway upgrades
- Council working to address sewerage testing results
- Council grant to keep veterans’ magazine in print
- Entries open for 2020 North Queensland Ceramic Awards
- New boardwalk is on-time and on-budget
- Vouchers up for grabs to enhance social connection this Neighbour Day
- Local divisions change ahead of March election
- Townsville representatives head to World Fringe Congress
- Canadian artist makes Australian debut at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
- Algal blooms detected in Townsville lakes
- Hervey Range Tip Shop open for business
- Headline acts return to Queens Gardens aviary
- New tender ensures water pipeline project continues to pump out jobs for locals
- Community benefits through Townsville City Grants and Partnerships
- Go in the running to win $100 voucher with Townsville CityLibraries
- Townsville Eats gets shake up for start of 2020 season
- Council celebrates Townsville Dashboards launch’s first anniversary
- Pathway project to promote a healthier lifestyle
- Sun Metals signs up to recycled water scheme
- Little Fletcher Bridge now open
- Get in quick to perform at Festival of One Act Plays
- Mosquito treatments to begin tomorrow
- High level of interest in opening Ross River Dam to commercial and recreational use
- Vendors urged to register interest for this year’s Pet Expo
- Game programmers testing mega games console
- Last chance to sign up for this year’s Northern Fringe Festival
- Roll up your sleeves for this weekend’s Clean Up Australia Day event
- March
- Register now for Anzac Day parade
- King tides expected from this weekend
- Townsville to host Champions Cup game
- Free talk as part of architecture festival
- Last chance to have your say on RV and camping strategy
- Apply now for Townsville City Council’s Choice Pathways program
- UPDATE: Burst water main, Charters Towers Road
- Wet weather expected this week
- Council’s e-permit system is live now
- Council installs mobile CCTV at Bushland Beach
- Have Your Say Townsville proves popular
- Learn the ins and outs of recycling at Council’s Recycling Open Day
- Artists invited to apply for new Street Art Trail opportunities
- Council well prepared for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Large events in Townsville to be postponed or cancelled in response to COVID-19
- TLDMG moves to Alert
- Petitioning to Council made easier than ever
- NAFA and Fringe Festival postponed due to COVID-19
- Students begin pathway to future careers
- Council announces multi-million dollar support package
- Council announces extra measures to support restaurants and food and drink outlets
- Darwin artist debuts new street art on Townsville Police Station
- Townsville City Council supporting local businesses in wake of COVID-19
- Townsville City Council venues to close
- Pools, water parks to close
- What the flush are you putting into your toilet?
- Disaster management group moves to lean forward
- Further campgrounds and day use areas closed
- Residents encouraged to say G’day Neighbour
- Further closures to minimise spread of COVID-19
- Animal Care and Adoption Centre now open by appointment only
- Council launches new COVID-19 hotline
- CBD parking is free but remember to obey the time limits
- April
- Castle Hill walking tracks, Loam Island boat ramp to close
- King tides expected from this weekend
- Vandals target public toilets, signs
- CityLibraries takes Storytime online
- Virtual exhibitions bring Perc Tucker Regional Gallery inside your home
- Pets find new homes amid social distancing restrictions
- Eighth aerial mosquito treatment conducted
- Smart Water Meters on offer
- New invoice policy makes positive business impact
- Council’s first online Storytime draws in a virtual crowd
- Council crews to repair water leak near Purono Parkway tonight
- New council officially sworn-in
- COVID-19 helpline has answered over 770 calls
- How to stay active and healthy at home in Townsville
- Anzac Day tradition continues with Dawn Service broadcast
- Picking up after pets paramount during lockdown period
- North Queensland Ceramic Awards’ new home revealed
- Aerator to keep lake healthy
- Tech helps upskill Townsville musicians
- New signs educate about social distancing while exercising
- Taskforce established to help region recover from COVID-19
- Special council meeting endorses committees, Deputy Mayor
- Locally-made hand sanitiser distributed to aged care facilities, GP clinics
- Nature Play competition to keep kids active outdoors
- Pathway to link entertainment sites and cycling network
- Queens Garden aviary to be named after long-time curator
- Horseshoe Bay to become more resilient to erosion under new management plan
- Cattle holding facility in Calcium gets green light
- Council launches social impact survey to check in on residents
- Council works enhancing popular parks and pathway
- Tobruk Pool redevelopment close to completion
- Ross River to be re-opened to motorised boats
- Council praises Townsville food businesses
- Work starts on new Mount Louisa walking track
- Townsville’s dog parks set to reopen this weekend
- May
- Material Change of Use approved for cinema, bowling alley and rock-climbing facility in Idalia
- Council to conduct safety tests on dam gates
- New grants portal online now
- New pump track under construction in Annandale
- Beat boredom with seven new Townsville tours
- Tenders called for next section of Haughton pipeline
- Shortlist finalised for The Percivals 2020
- Townsville lights up purple for domestic violence awareness
- Stinger nets to stay in place
- Castle Hill walking tracks to re-open Saturday
- Council facilities and assets to re-open as COVID restrictions ease
- Algal bloom detected in Keyatta Lake
- Splish, splash: Council pools to re-open
- Council building foundation for Wulguru landslide barrier
- Residents urged to respect recycling rules
- Townsville CityLibraries wants your ideas for new studios
- Townsville 400 rescheduled for August 29-30
- Tender proposals open for new Solar Shade Project
- Mayor thanks selfless volunteers this National Volunteer Week
- Council holds digital forums for potential suppliers
- Community barbecues to start cooking again
- Accelerated COVID-19 recovery is in the BAG
- Castle Hill hazard reduction burn next week
- Townsville CBD’s Street Art Trail extends with new artwork
- Council taps into new green tech to cap landfill
- Winners of The Percivals 2020 announced
- NQ councils bolster recovery taskforce
- Contract awarded to replace Ross River pontoons
- Council creating safer school zones for children
- Commercial permits established for e-scooters
- Lansdown major amendment adopted
- Council CEO to step down
- Rowes Bay beach sand replenishment underway
- Playground and recreation hub taking shape at Illich Park
- Townsville community centres now open for bookings
- Water outage, Magnetic Island
- Council upgrading troublesome intersections
- June
- Collaborative project protecting the Great Barrier Reef from litter
- Stage 1 of Haughton pipeline project complete
- Cyber security node for Townsville
- Tender awarded for upgrade to Horseshoe Bay Treatment Plant
- New RADF grants round open for Townsville
- Townsville Annual Show holiday to stay in place
- Algal bloom detected in Idalia Freshwater Lake
- Tender awarded for new leachate pond
- New building to strike right chemistry for scientists
- Carmichael rail network announcement great news for Townsville
- Burst water main, Julago
- Camping back on the books with Paluma Dam reopening
- Castle Hill road to re-open on Monday
- Hazard reduction burn to cut fire risk on Mount Louisa
- CBD footpaths and kerbs to get major upgrade under Works for Queensland program
- Sports championships to boost COVID recovery
- Gulliver residents asked to take part in follow-up Liveability Survey
- Riverway Lagoons reopen to the public
- Residents asked to showcase Townsville’s hidden gems
- Feast your eyes on art when Perc Tucker Regional Gallery reopens
- Easy alfresco dining still on the cards for local businesses
- Kindle a good relationship with your neighbours this winter by taking your green waste to the dump
- Council boosting disability access at major pools
- Thousands of items returned to Townsville CityLibraries
- How you can help make new landfill cell last longer
- Have your say on new local law aimed at keeping Townsville looking great
- Repairs being made to flood damaged rural roads
- Council searching for new project partners for Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct
- Drone guiding monsoon and erosion recovery efforts
- Feedback wanted on stadium parking restrictions
- Weeding frenzy
- Douglas pathway replacement now complete
- Rockpool to re-open tomorrow
- Kerbside waste collection to move to booking system
- Late Deeragun resident honoured with park addition
- Townsville lights up green to celebrate city’s parks
- Townsville schools using dashboard data to complete assignments
- Pump track a new drawcard for Murray Sports Complex
- 2020/21 Budget - Budget provides $221.9m for jobs-generating capital works
- 2020/21 Budget - More than $25 million invested in support for community
- 2020/21 Budget - Budget supports community, business recovery from COVID-19
- 2020/21 Budget - Council budget delivers win for first home buyers
- 2020/21 Budget - Council formalises hardship support policy
- 2020/21 Budget - Strong financial management and jobs generation at the forefront of Council budget
- 2020/21 Budget - Rates review to ensure balance
- 2020/21 Budget - Council to discount sewerage charges for not-for-profit sporting clubs
- July
- North Shore Boulevard Update
- Have your say on Botanical Gardens masterplan
- Council extends Mount Louisa walking track
- More visitors welcome at libraries, gallery
- Call for nominations for Seniors Awards
- Rat bait found in CBD, The Strand
- Do you have what it takes to build a city?
- New mountaineer playground opens in Cambridge Park
- North Shore Boulevard to re-open Monday
- Call for artists for Strand Ephemera now open
- Residents asked to stay off Mount Louisa construction sites
- Controlled burns taking place throughout July and August
- Committee recommends new CityLibraries Strategy
- Committee recommends development application for motel expansion in Wulguru
- Free CBD parking to end
- Development confidence grows despite COVID-19
- New veterans memorial for Townsville
- New public toilets open on Flinders St
- North Queensland Ceramic Awards moves into Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
- Explore four new locations with Council’s virtual tours
- Palmer Street works to aid business recovery
- Last call to showcase Townsville’s hidden gems
- Council patrol team completes thousands of inspections across Townsville
- New program set to empower Townsville entrepreneurs
- Tobruk Memorial Baths re-open
- Spare water smart items distributed to sporting clubs and community organisations
- Strategy aims to secure region’s position as Defence hub
- More than $77,000 awarded to Townsville artists through RADF
- Cheers! Beer bottles a foundation for major road upgrade
- Council working to create happy campers
- Have your say for mountain bike strategy
- Paws to pick up your pet’s poop
- $350k redevelopment provides a ride down memory lane
- August
- North Queensland Ceramic Awards winners announced
- Mayor welcomes funding commitment by Herbert MP
- Crack out colouring pens for chance to win Festive Flag Competition
- Time to throw your support behind your local sporting clubs
- Aerator to help keep Ross River Dam healthy
- Litter sorting identifies waste being washed down the drain
- Radio broadcast celebrates anniversary of war’s end
- Sand replenishment to keep Horseshoe Bay great
- Community living reimagined by Townsville student
- Conditional approval for extension to Rowes Bay residential care facility
- COVID-19 changes liveability priorities for Gulliver residents
- January
- 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
- Townsville theatres closed for repairs
- Small Business support crucial for economic recovery
- Major water leak in Burdell repaired by Council Crews
- Algal bloom detected in Idalia lakes
- Townsville Dashboards launched today
- Residents asked to be water wise as restrictions ease
- Rates extension to help ease burden after floods
- Council approves Stuart Waste Facility upgrade
- Feast for CBD with Townsville Eats
- Council to help local sports clubs get back in the game after floods
- Volunteers support flood-affected residents
- Free dumping to finish this weekend
- Linfox supplies free shipping containers for flood recovery effort
- Free community barbecues being held across Townsville
- March
- Beaches re-opened across Townsville
- Council endorses plan to convert city church
- Townsville Mayor welcomes Greenvale military announcement
- Council crews save 30 lost turtle hatchlings
- Townsville to host table tennis World Veterans Tour
- Aitkenvale Library closed for refurbishments
- Townsville is open for business
- Funding announced for Castle Hill Concept Plan
- Mayor welcomes Healthe Care donation
- Council grateful for flood mozzie control
- Flood waste pick-up finishes as annual kerbside collection begins
- Ross River Dam reopened to the public
- Council supporting local businesses during recovery
- Southern Suburbs Rising Main contract treating economy to 20 local jobs
- Locals invited to get involved with the Northern Fringe
- Council crews clean up fish kill
- Council repairing off-leash dog area
- Team Rubicon Australia thanked for their recovery efforts
- Flinders Lane to revitalise CBD
- Paving the way for local jobs
- Committee recommends approval for Yumba-Meta project
- Palmer Street revamp
- Mayor to lead insurance roundtable
- Council working with flood-affected sports clubs
- CBD parking back to normal from Monday
- Name our Northern Fringe Festival mascot!
- Council striving to be simpler, faster, better
- Townsville Local Disaster Management Group moves to Stand Down
- Esplanade upgrade creates pathway for local jobs
- Locals asked to help beaches bounce back after unprecedented floods
- Work continues on Townsville pipeline project
- King tide expected early next week
- Council welcomes the help of good Samaritans
- Council activating Mount Louisa
- Community urged to have their say on Mount Louisa Masterplan
- Shoalmarra Drive intersection upgrade to improve road safety
- Out of this world Joe Kirwan Park upgrade to create up to 10 local jobs
- Council uses aerial surveying to progress CBD developments
- Riverway restoration underway
- Townsville lithium-ion battery plant charging ahead
- New promenade to connect Townsville sports, culture and entertainment
- Council appoints new CEO
- Council extends payment deadline for ratepayers affected by the unprecedented monsoon
- Mosquito treatments continue across Townsville
- Volunteers to support flooded residents
- Insurance payments starting to be distributed locally
- Council training the city’s next generation of workers
- Council urges owners to microchip their pets
- Council gives performers a time to shine
- Townsville secures global sports event for 2021
- Council applauds international recovery help
- Aplins Weir bridge repair near completion
- The search is on for artists to participate in the Northern Fringe
- Kerbside collection begins today
- Council provides further assistance to ratepayers directly impacted by the unprecedented monsoon
- Council to livestream meetings
- Council gives motorsport precinct the green light
- Recycled water deal to keep Townsville green
- Local company awarded tender to build new bird aviary
- Mosquito treatments continue across Townsville
- Council working to cash in on sport and recreation
- Council to take over day-to-day management of Ross River Dam
- Council approves refurbishment of much-loved hotel
- ‘Steaks’ high for Townsville Eats
- Townsville Triathlon Festival racing into new expanded format in 2019
- Suburban sewer upgrade to support up to 20 jobs
- Park upgrade heating up fitness activities in Heatley
- Townsville Eats postponed due to wet weather
- Mayor fighting for more support for local businesses
- Flood debris removed at Black Weir as part of recovery effort
- Residents invited to free Mount Louisa Community Information Breakfast
- April
- Townsville’s long-term economic recovery needs Federal support
- Council crews continuing to assess and repair infrastructure
- Community Council reaches Rollingstone
- Hundreds of residents have their say on Mount Louisa Masterplan
- Flood debris and rubbish removed from Townsville’s natural environments
- Spoiled fur choice!
- Pilot plant in Townsville for recycled water re-use scheme
- School is out for Easter
- Council committed to ending family violence in Townsville
- 25 local jobs supported through streetscape spruce up
- Innovative Hervey Range recycling project to support 20 jobs
- Local businesses need simpler and faster disaster recovery assistance
- Mayor welcomes disaster recovery package
- Council completing erosion repairs on Horseshoe Bay
- Pipeline project returning to full swing
- Mayor welcomes Premier’s support for local businesses
- Mattress shredding eases landfill strain
- Road closure at Paluma
- Un-fur-gettable weekend for animal shelter
- Council assisting DriveIT to put the project in the driver’s seat for funding
- Council Committee recommends developing Ross River Dam Recreation Management Plan
- Clean up cost for recovery at $2.9 million
- Cash payments increased for local small businesses impacted by the unprecedented monsoon
- Donations assisting flood-affected residents
- Flock to Perc Tucker for a new exhibition this weekend
- New suburban footpath project supports 15 local jobs
- Pet owners urged to paws for microchips this weekend
- Black Weir reopens to the public this weekend
- Suburban infrastructure upgrade supports up to 20 local jobs
- City on board for Bus Hub opening in May
- Reef-inspired artwork launched at Horseshoe Bay
- Residents encouraged to take precautions ahead of king tides
- CBD footpath upgrade nearing completion
- Another milestone reached on Townsville’s new pipeline project
- Council calling for tenders to upgrade Tobruk Memorial Baths
- Federal funding will charge Townsville battery plant
- Community invited to have their say on concept plan for Wordsworth Park
- Multi-million dollar Charles Moroney Park upgrade supporting more than 20 local jobs
- Council to donate artefacts to Queensland Museum
- Luxurious donation for dozens of residents affected by the unprecedented monsoon
- Sand transfers to restore Rowes Bay Esplanade
- Immersive sculptures to wow at Strand Ephemera
- Mount Louisa community consultation extended
- Mayor Jenny Hill praises public transport improvements
- Council welcomes national frisbee championships
- Garrison city to commemorate ANZAC Day
- Townsville Eats to whet city’s appetite
- Council street art brewing quickly in the CBD
- 25 local jobs supported through greening city streets
- Inaugural Townsville Eats attracts thousands of foodies to the CBD
- Council wants locals to help build better communities
- Townsville encouraged to tap into Water Smart Package
- Seniors embrace Magnetic Island fitness trail
- CBD footpath upgrade to support up to 20 local jobs
- Opposition’s lithium push welcome but Federal funding needed to charge battery plant
- Major intersection upgrade to support 30 local jobs
- Major suburban park upgrade supporting 20 local jobs
- Council supporting bid for new international flight route
- Crackdown on illegal election signs
- North Ward sewage upgrade to support 35 jobs
- May
- Meet Pinocchi – mascot of The Northern Fringe
- Rob Thomas to rock Queens Gardens for free community concert
- Council endorses process to acquire easement along pipeline alignment
- 35 extra trainees to help with Townsville’s recovery effort
- Civic Theatre repairs continuing
- Queens Gardens bird aviary construction underway
- Music in the City returns for 2019
- Council crews inspecting a landslip near Castle Hill
- Crews on Magnetic Island for initial recovery repairs
- Pets keen to meet their fur-ever families
- Townsville Eats to become even tastier
- Help is on its way to Townsville with community choir
- Insurance remains a key focus for Townsville’s recovery
- Another successful Open Day at Council’s Animal Shelter
- New software implementation to make Council more efficient
- Residents encouraged to comment on Mt Louisa Masterplan
- Council setting traps to capture wild dogs on Castle Hill
- First Northern Fringe tickets on sale now!
- Finishing touches being put on CBD Bus Hub
- Detection dog joins effort to eradicate Yellow Crazy Ants
- Kookaburras to nest at CBD Bus Hub
- Palmer Street to light up the CBD
- Magnetic Island trail upgrade walks through Committee
- New plaque to honour troops at ANZAC Memorial Park
- Headline acts for North Australian Festival of Arts concert announced!
- Residents provide valuable feedback for Mount Louisa Masterplan
- Council considers plans for the future
- Cowboys high-performance centre one step closer to kick-off
- New bin collection schedule to improve efficiency
- Paw-fect outing for Townsville pets
- Drainage project making Aitkenvale more resilient
- Council removing nets as stinger season ends
- Restoration of Riverway continuing
- Book it to the library for Festival of Stories
- Simultaneous Storytime to span the nation
- Council to restore beach pathways at Pallarenda
- Controlled burns at Belgian Gardens
- Council cutting back on plastic at Eco Fiesta
- Mayor welcomes sister city’s support
- Seagull swoops into Sturt Street
- Recovery taking centre stage at the Civic Theatre
- Intersection upgrade to make road safer
- Council steps up fight for lower insurance costs
- Lansdown planning application to move to next stage
- Council helps drive vigoro’s future
- Kerbside collection schedule updated for monsoon impacted residents
- Tzu Chi Foundation donation to help residents get back on their feet
- Council in running for 2019 smart city award
- Can’t go pasta Townsville Eats
- Inclusive playground project to support up to 15 jobs
- Supercars preparations rev up at Reid Park
- Mount Spec Forestry Road repairs underway
- Native birds in for a treet
- Residents urged to paws and find a new pet
- Tom Gleeson to hit NAFA hard
- June
- Work has started on Townsville Waterfront Promenade
- Community Council heading to Kirwan
- 200 jobs and $30 million flow from Townsville pipeline
- Furry friends find fur-ever families
- Festival of Stories not to be written off
- Festival of Footy a smorgasbord for sports fans
- Animals on show at bigger Townsville Pet Expo
- RADF Grant applications open now
- Tenders released for new Lansdown Industrial Precinct
- Animal shelter paws ahead of the rest
- Popular lawn mowing program to be extended
- Council enrolls in international students program
- Council upgrading Purono Parkway and giving away road fill to locals
- Council serving up a tasty street food strategy
- Council supporting Indigenous businesses
- Southern Suburbs Rising Main pumping out local jobs
- Historic building reopens for Heritage Day
- Mount Spec Forestry Road reopening to residents
- Compete on the world stage in Townsville
- Council welcomes Choice Pathways work placement students
- One week until the Northern Fringe Festival takes the stage
- Council receives Strand development application
- Games console a potential drawcard in the CBD
- 2019/20 Budget - Budget to deliver minimal 2 percent rate rise
- 2019/20 Budget - More than 2,800 jobs forecast from $409.1m infrastructure spend
- 2019/20 Budget - Works for Queensland funding helping to make a splash at Riverway
- 2019/20 Budget - Council investing over $15 million on major events and the arts
- 2019/20 Budget - Council keeping Townsville moving through transport infrastructure spend
- 2019/20 Budget - Further support provided to monsoon-affected ratepayers
- 2019/20 Budget - Reforms and removing red tape save ratepayers $38 million
- 2019/20 Budget - Townsville 2020 Masterplan coming into sharp focus
- 2019/20 Budget - Water security projects flowing in Council Budget
- 2019/20 Budget - Community safety top priority in 2019/20 Budget
- Council pouring out local jobs with CBD footpath upgrade
- Another 20 jobs flowing from Townsville’s water pipeline project
- Junior athletes encouraged to apply for elite training experience
- Motorists encouraged to avoid Supercars precinct
- Portal to connect local businesses with rebuild projects live now
- July
- Get your Fringe on this July!
- Pinnacles Gallery repairs continuing
- Elite drivers to Supercruise down The Strand
- Council receives NATA accreditation for PFAS testing
- Committee recommends Kirwan vet clinic
- Supercars precinct reopens to traffic
- Nelly Bay groyne works begin
- Council grants backing events on land and sea
- Committee recommends Chamber Music funding boost
- Insurance a top priority in city’s recovery
- Waste recycling facility taking shape at Hervey Range
- Eddie Mabo exhibition a drawcard for NAFA
- Controlled burns scheduled for this week
- North Ward sewer upgrade pumping out 35 local jobs
- Mayor welcomes IGEM report findings
- Water package launches jobs, smart water use across city
- Council’s kerbside collection has not bin a waste of time
- Local bands supporting San Cisco at NAFA concert
- Horseshoe Bay draft shoreline plan consultation ends Sunday
- Residents stories to form part of library history collection
- Civic Theatre to get extra layer of protection
- Naming of Oonoonba oval to honour former councillor
- Mayor encourages local businesses to register for defence works
- Strand back and watch these sculptures come to life
- Mayor slams theft from Halo show
- Lansdown Industrial Precinct reaches new milestone
- Townsville welcomes military visitors after Talisman Sabre exercise
- Townsville youths recognised with Young Resilience Award
- Free concert to lure music lovers to Queens Gardens
- Strand Ephemera major prize awarded
- Glendale Drive closes for Southern corridor pipeline works
- Residents encouraged to take precautions ahead of king tides
- Get yourself a purrfect friend this winter
- Controlled burns scheduled for Deeragun from Friday
- August
- Small businesses given extra time to apply for recovery grants
- You don’t want to be a runner-up at this year’s marathon
- Townsville can’t get aNAFAthis!
- Council extends deadline for monsoon-affected ratepayers
- North Queensland Data Centre booting up
- NAFA delivers world-class festival for Townsville
- Roadworks signal final stage of stormwater upgrades
- Diseased tree on Maggie to get the chop
- Council diving into Tobruk Memorial Baths redevelopment
- Council injects hundreds of millions into local businesses
- $3 million invested in Magnetic Island infrastructure projects
- Thousands take part in Council survey to cater for Townsville’s future
- 120 local workers to make a splash with pool redevelopment
- Controlled burns scheduled for Burdell
- Council urges residents to be disaster ready
- Community Council shifts to Belgian Gardens
- Townsville City Council launches new Mobility Map
- Council and QPS unite against domestic and family violence
- Controlled burns continue through September
- Plan puts spotlight on community safety
- Townsville getting revved up for five more years of Supercars
- Nelly Bay Groyne works completed
- Townsville Eats returns with record food vendors
- Calling creative kids for Christmas flag designs
- September
- Short Story Competition winners revealed
- Give a black cat a fur-ever home this week
- Townsville on track to become a leader in sustainable industries
- The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group has moved to Alert
- First Nations artists invited to enter artwork competition
- Townsville to host major placemaking conference
- For what it’s Earth, get down to Rowes Bay Open House Day
- Pools closed following routine testing
- Townsville pools reopened to public
- Historic Schoolhouse to be restored following monsoon
- Lighting the way into Palmer Street
- Dive into the school holidays at Riverway
- Statement regarding Water Smart Package outcomes
- Council continues its commitment to invest in trainees and apprentices
- Statement regarding recovery communications
- Residents urged to get active this weekend
- Council supporting First Nation businesses
- Council invites Townsville to have their say on new online platform
- Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal launched for 2019
- NAFA to return in July next year
- Residents encouraged to take precautions ahead of king tides
- Water Smart Package proves a big hit with residents
- Residents to get hands-on to help Esplanade
- Rockpool closed after algal bloom
- October
- Game On in Flinders Square
- Mayor praises selfless efforts of Water Pipeline contractors
- Townsville City Council approves new development application on The Strand
- Revised Mount Louisa walking track released
- Curtains up at the Civic Theatre this weekend
- Two-way traffic flows down Cypress Drive
- Race is on for Sensor Sprint
- Townsville signs on as first North Queensland Welcoming City
- Funds to continue flowing for Cyclone Testing Station
- Tobruk Memorial Baths redevelopment progressing swimmingly
- Stable on the Strand to get funding injection
- Report shows education on recycling needed
- 3,2,1 lift off at Joe Kirwan Park
- Works to improve safety on notorious intersection
- Community Council coming to Annandale this week
- Garage Sale Trail kicking off this Saturday
- No tricks this Howl-o-ween, treat yourself to 50% off puppies and dogs
- Ready, set, play
- Iconic Townsville location turns 20!
- Castle Hill Road closed for maintenance
- Arts grants open to boost Townsville culture
- Building owners warned to clean up their act
- Time is right to take advantage of free dump weekend
- Townsville Mayor slams suggestions of revoking Zonal Tax Offset
- Water you waiting for? Learn water-saving tips for your home
- Council website to undergo system outage this weekend
- Council’s giving you the paw-fect excuse to adopt a cat
- Thriller Townsville Eats takes over Flinders St tonight
- Funding secured to repair rural roads damaged in monsoon
- Focus is on mental wellbeing this weekend
- Bluewater Transfer Station closed
- Stinger net installation marks beginning of stinger season
- Contract awarded for new Hervey Range Tip Shop
- Townsville kicks their rubbish to the kerb
- Tobruk Baths redevelopment on-track
- Council to open staged tender process for leachate management
- Neighbours bringing Christmas together with $200 grant
- Townsville to host World Economic Forum roundtable
- November
- Residents to get disaster ready this Sunday
- The Palmetum Lagoon drained for weed removal
- Water Smart Package hits 100% registrations
- Council crews transplant rare trees
- Educators to head outside for Outdoor Classroom Day
- Rockpool closed after algal bloom
- Lest we forget: Remembrance Day 2019
- Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal recipients named
- New CCTV cameras to increase Townsville’s security
- Works begin to drain and clean Kirwan ponds
- Council makes splash at Queensland Water Awards
- Christmas spirit flies high with young artists’ festive flags
- Smoke testing assessing suburban sewers
- Local performers lend voices to Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal
- New boardwalk in Central Park to improve connectivity across the CBD
- Council takes out national award for disaster campaign
- But wait, there’s myrrh: Free parking rolls out in Townsville
- Final Community Council to be held in Aitkenvale this week
- Intersection upgrade taking shape at Geaney Lane
- Don’t commit a faux paw: get your pet microchipped this weekend!
- Crews lay foundation for stadium, Palmer Street link
- Lansdown public consultation extended by three weeks
- OIC endorses Council’s transparency changes
- Northern Beaches water supply safe to drink
- Northern Fringe Festival to return in 2020
- Council signs on to help Townsville go plastic free
- Yule be sorry if you miss Townsville’s 25 Days of Discounts
- December
- Artists invited to enter The Percivals 2020
- Council clamping down on illegal dumping
- Space weather event scenario tests Townsville’s response procedures
- Revered artist Ken Done brings previously unseen works to Townsville
- Community club house fixed after floods
- Students bring extra love to animal shelter with homemade toys
- TV star to headline Townsville’s Carols by Candlelight
- Get your act together for 2020 Northern Fringe Festival
- Annual Report demonstrates strong financial management and service delivery
- Mid-year review points to budget surplus
- Hampers sent to Townsville community to brighten Christmas Day
- Haughton pipeline reaches another milestone
- Last chance to donate to this year’s Toy Drive
- Townsville residents asked to have their say on new Liveability Strategy
- 2021 ITU Multisport World Championships
- Santa set to “Claus” a stir at the Strand
- Townsville kids hit the books for Summer Reading Club
- Riverway repairs make progress in time for summer holidays
- Enterprising works improve safety and congestion
- Railway Estate Community Centre gets new lease on life
- How to keep your pets safe in the Townsville heat
- Coffee with a view: tenders called for new Castle Hill eatery and events space
- NYE fireworks to support communities battling drought and bushfire
- Council looking for residents to share their recollections from the unprecedented monsoon
- Mayor’s Christmas appeal raises $135,000
- Why water safety should be your top priority this Christmas break
- Residents invited to have their say on Council’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Council starts trek to transform Mount Louisa
- New meteorology collaboration to reduce event cancellations
- The countdown to 2020 is on!
- NYE fireworks to support communities battling drought and bushfire
- 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
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