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NYE fireworks to support communities battling drought and bushfire

Locals and tourists attending Townsville City Council’s New Year’s Eve Beach Party tonight are being encouraged to dig deep in support of communities across Australia battling bushfires and drought.
The countdown to 2020 is on!

Ring in the new year with Townsville City Council’s New Year’s Eve Beach Party tomorrow night.
New meteorology collaboration to reduce event cancellations

Townsville City Council has participated in a case study collaboration with meteorology company WeatherEye to help forecast the weather in anticipation of events held across the city.
Council starts trek to transform Mount Louisa

Townsville City Council is calling for tenders to design and construct the first Mount Louisa walking track.
Residents invited to have their say on Council’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Townsville City Council has developed a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and is looking for residents to have their say now.
Why water safety should be your top priority this Christmas break

Townsville City Council is reminding locals to take extra care when swimming this summer.
Mayor’s Christmas appeal raises $135,000

Townsville City Council’s Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal (MCTA) has raised more than $135,000 for locals in need this Christmas.
Council looking for residents to share their recollections from the unprecedented monsoon

Townsville City Council is looking for a content producer who will develop a collection of stories about the unprecedented monsoon from residents’ recollections.
NYE fireworks to support communities battling drought and bushfire

Locals and tourists attending Townsville City Council’s New Year’s Eve Beach Party are being asked to dig deep in support of communities across Australia battling bushfires and drought.
Coffee with a view: tenders called for new Castle Hill eatery and events space

Townsville City Council has today called for tenders to construct a new eatery and events space near the summit of Castle Hill.
How to keep your pets safe in the Townsville heat

With summer in full swing, it’s essential to make sure your furry friends are well looked after during the Christmas holidays.
Railway Estate Community Centre gets new lease on life

The Railway Estate Community Centre has been given a new lease on life after being severely damaged during the unprecedented monsoon earlier this year.
Enterprising works improve safety and congestion

Work crews have completed the final stage of road works to reduce congestion and improve safety on Ingham Road.
Riverway repairs make progress in time for summer holidays

The recovery of the Riverway Arts Centre and Precinct is still underway, with the changerooms and toilets set to reopen.
Townsville kids hit the books for Summer Reading Club

Kids from across Townsville are being encouraged to join the challenge these holidays with Townsville City Council’s Summer Reading Club.
Santa set to “Claus” a stir at the Strand

Santa has flown his sleigh all the way to the golden sands of the Strand to meet Townsville kids this Sunday.
2021 ITU Multisport World Championships

Townsville City Council welcomes the announcement of the dates for the 2021 ITU Multisport World Championships.
Townsville residents asked to have their say on new Liveability Strategy

Townsville City Council is inviting the community to have their say on the new Liveability Strategy after thousands of residents took part in a Liveability Study earlier this year.
Last chance to donate to this year’s Toy Drive

Generous locals are stepping up to the plate to help make this Christmas more merry and bright for children in need.
Haughton pipeline reaches another milestone

Stage 1 of the Haughton Water Pipeline is 85 per cent complete and on-track for completion by March.