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Queens Gardens alive with the sound of music!

Music lovers are invited to a free concert in Queens Gardens on Sunday.
Council funding for Cyclone Testing Station to improve disaster resilience

Townsville City Council today voted to provide a $22,000 contribution to James Cook University’s Cyclone Testing Station.
Upper Ross residents asked to have their say on Charles Moroney Park upgrade

Residents in the Upper Ross can have their say on Townsville City Council’s plans to upgrade Charles Moroney Park.
Council nominated as a finalist in the Queensland Multicultural Awards

Townsville City Council has made it to the finals of Queensland’s Multicultural Awards.
Council helping to mentor the next generation of digital disruptors

Townsville City Council has joined forces with QUT to deliver a digital mentor program to Townsville Grammar School students.
New exhibition for the arts and cultural capital of Australia

Contemporary artworks of Richard Dunlop’s interpretations of the landscape as a living, ever-changing force will be showcased together for the first time at an exhibition at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery from tomorrow.
Local firm on board to build Bus Hub and create 30 jobs

Townsville City Council has awarded the contract to build the CBD Bus Hub to local construction firm Mendi – creating 30 local jobs from this shovel-ready project.
Council team member wins North Queensland Training Award

A Townsville City Council team member has won a North Queensland Training Award and will travel to Brisbane to compete as a State Finalist in the Queensland Training Awards.
Banyan tree along The Strand to be trimmed to improve safety

Council crews will be pruning a banyan tree on The Strand today to ensure public safety.
Strand Park to be cleared as Uncontained decommissioned

Townsville’s biggest ever public art installation, Uncontained, will be decommissioned later this month with some containers sold off to help fund future arts and cultural events.
50 jobs created after Council awards pipeline Civil Works package to local firm Mendi

Townsville City Council has awarded the first stage of Civil Works on the new water pipeline project to local firm Mendi – creating up to 50 direct and indirect jobs.
First Community Council to be held on Wednesday

Townsville City Council will be holding its first Community Council meeting at the Clubhouse on the Green at Erskine Please, Burdell on Wednesday.
Canine Obedience Club Townsville to stay after Council Committee offers new long-term lease

Townsville City Council has ensured the Canine Obedience Club will have a secure home for the next decade.
Free microchipping for Townsville pets

Townsville City Council is offering pet owners free microchipping again this weekend.
Get Meow-t of here!

Breaking Mews! The animal shelter is giving locals the op-paw-tunity to cross paths with a new furry friend with all black cats and kittens to be sold for $50 between 4-7pm on Friday 13th of July.
Major intersection upgrade to create 50 local jobs

Townsville City Council has awarded a $4.5 million contract to local construction firm Mendi to upgrade the Dalrymple Road and Greenview Drive intersection – which will create 50 local jobs.
Townsville residents really love their Libraries!

Council wants your feedback on how to make our libraries even better.
Council to help you find your paw-fect match

Feeling lonely or having a ruff time? Why not add a pup-town girl or fur-ocious feline to your family.
Crowds raced to The Strand for SuperCruise event

More than 5000 rev-heads and fans flocked to last night’s SuperCruise – a free event organised by Townsville City Council.
Townsville City Council confirms limited exposure to Typeform security breach

Townsville City Council has confirmed it has been notified about a security breach on a company used by Council.