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Yule be sorry if you miss Townsville’s 25 Days of Discounts

Enjoying the Townsville CBD this Christmas time has just gotten a whole lot cheaper with the roll out of 25 Days of Discounts.
Council signs on to help Townsville go plastic free

Townsville City Council has signed on to help implement the Plastic Free Places program in areas across the city.
Northern Fringe Festival to return in 2020

Townsville City Council is putting the call out to all artists, performers or entertainers and venues, coffee spaces or nooks and crannies across the city – the Northern Fringe Festival is back for 2020.
Northern Beaches water supply safe to drink

Residents of the Northern Beaches may notice an earthy taste or smell coming from their water and Townsville City Council would like to assure the community that it is safe to drink.
OIC endorses Council’s transparency changes

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) tabled a report to Parliament today confirming Townsville City Council has addressed each recommendation from March last year.
Lansdown public consultation extended by three weeks

Townsville City Council will extend the deadline for public submissions on the proposed planning scheme amendment to create the Lansdown Industrial Precinct by three weeks, Mayor Jenny Hill announced today.
Crews lay foundation for stadium, Palmer Street link

Townsville City Council crews have reached a significant milestone on a new pathway that will connect the new North Queensland Stadium to Palmer Street and beyond.
Don’t commit a faux paw: get your pet microchipped this weekend!

Townsville City Council is once again offering free microchipping for registered dogs and approved cats, with a spotlight this weekend on Bluewater and surrounding suburbs.
Intersection upgrade taking shape at Geaney Lane

Crews working on the Geaney Lane redevelopment are on track to deliver the project on time and on budget.
Final Community Council to be held in Aitkenvale this week

Townsville City Council’s Community Council meetings are wrapping up for the year with the last meeting to be held at Aitkenvale on Wednesday.
But wait, there’s myrrh: Free parking rolls out in Townsville

Townsville City Council is giving happy shoppers a very merry reason to head to the CBD to complete their Christmas to-do lists this festive season.
Council takes out national award for disaster campaign

Townsville City Council’s Are You Disaster Ready Campaign has been recognised with a national award.
New boardwalk in Central Park to improve connectivity across the CBD

Construction of a new boardwalk in Central Park is set to begin this month after the tender for the project was awarded in late October.
Local performers lend voices to Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal

Townsville’s own Jade Holland will be joined by the city’s most impressive performers to raise much-needed funds for this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal (MCTA).
Smoke testing assessing suburban sewers

Townsville City Council is making great progress in its program to smoke out any problems in suburban sewers.
Christmas spirit flies high with young artists’ festive flags

Twenty talented school-aged artists have helped dress Townsville in cheer with their tropical Christmas designs turned into festive flags.
Council makes splash at Queensland Water Awards

Townsville City Council’s CBD Utilities Upgrade has been named a winner at the 2019 Australian Water Association’s (AWA) Queensland Water Awards.
Works begin to drain and clean Kirwan ponds

Townsville City Council will this week begin works to drain, clean and upgrade infrastructure at three ponds in Kirwan.
New CCTV cameras to increase Townsville’s security

Townsville City Council has ramped up security in the CBD with the recent installation of four extra CCTV cameras.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal recipients named

Eighteen Townsville-based charity groups will benefit as recipients of this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal.