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Junior athletes encouraged to apply for elite training experience

Elite junior athletes are being urged to register for a rare chance to train with fitness experts from the North Queensland Cowboys.
Another 20 jobs flowing from Townsville’s water pipeline project

Townsville’s new water pipeline project has generated another 20 direct and indirect jobs as Iplex reopens its pipe manufacturing plant in Townsville.
Council pouring out local jobs with CBD footpath upgrade

The finishing touches are being put on footpath upgrades on Sturt Street – which supported 20 local jobs.
2019/20 Budget - Water security projects flowing in Council Budget

Townsville City Council is continuing to prioritise the city’s water security – investing $143.9 million on delivering water infrastructure upgrades in the 2019/20 Budget.
2019/20 Budget - Townsville 2020 Masterplan coming into sharp focus

The Townsville 2020 Masterplan is coming into sharp focus in the 2019/20 budget, with almost $15 million to be invested delivering major projects.
2019/20 Budget - Reforms and removing red tape save ratepayers $38 million

Townsville City Council has saved $38 million in operational expenditure over four financial years.
2019/20 Budget - Works for Queensland funding helping to make a splash at Riverway

Townsville’s economy will receive a major boost with $24.5 million in funding for dozens of community infrastructure projects through the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.
2019/20 Budget - More than 2,800 jobs forecast from $409.1m infrastructure spend

More than 2,800 direct and indirect jobs are predicted to be created from Townsville City Council’s $409.1 million infrastructure and capital investment in the 2019/20 Budget.
2019/20 Budget - Further support provided to monsoon-affected ratepayers

Townsville City Council is providing further support to ratepayers directly impacted by the unprecedented monsoon.
2019/20 Budget - Council keeping Townsville moving through transport infrastructure spend

Townsville City Council is investing $89.1 million on road and transport infrastructure upgrades and maintenance to keep our city moving and improve safety.
2019/20 Budget - Community safety top priority in 2019/20 Budget

Community safety is a top priority in Townsville City Council’s 2019/20 Budget with $13.3 million being invested to keep residents safe.
2019/20 Budget - Council investing over $15 million on major events and the arts

Townsville City Council is investing over $15 million on delivering major events and supporting arts and culture in our community.
2019/20 Budget - Budget to deliver minimal 2 percent rate rise

The average Townsville homeowner will only pay an extra 55 cents per week on their general rates and 69 cents per week on utilities bills.
Games console a potential drawcard in the CBD

Townsville City Council is continuing to entertain residents and tourists with plans for an oversized computer games console in Flinders Square.
Council receives Strand development application

Townsville City Council has received a development application that could transform a slice of The Strand.
One week until the Northern Fringe Festival takes the stage

There is just over one week to go until Townsville City Council’s North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) and Northern Fringe Festival launches.
Council welcomes Choice Pathways work placement students

Townsville City Council has welcomed seven indigenous work placement students as part of the Choice Pathways program.
Compete on the world stage in Townsville

The Townsville Triathlon and Multisport Festival is back for a massive two weekends this year.
Mount Spec Forestry Road reopening to residents

Mount Spec Forestry Road will reopen to traffic from 5pm today with repairs to the damage caused by the unprecedented monsoon almost completed.
Historic building reopens for Heritage Day

History buffs will get a rare glimpse inside Queens Hotel at Townsville City Council’s Heritage Day on Sunday at ANZAC Park.