December

Tender opens for new library at Riverway

The relocation of the Thuringowa Library to its new home at Riverway has reached a new milestone with Townsville City Council calling for tenders from suitably-qualified contractors to undertake the project.

Innovative simulation training facility to leverage Townsville’s strengths

A recently completed business case on the proposed North Queensland Simulation Park (NQ Spark) has confirmed that the innovative simulation training facility would deliver considerable economic benefits to the Townsville and Australian economies.

Ring in the New Year at one of Council’s three community events

Make the most of New Year’s Eve this Friday by heading down to one of Townsville City Council’s three New Year’s Eve sites to ring in the new year.

Fireworks not so thrilling for pets

The excitement of New Year’s Eve is fun for most Townsville locals, however there are a few tips and tricks to help keep your furry friends secure as fireworks light up the skies on 31 December.

Townsville records strong growth in residential, commercial construction

Townsville’s residential construction industry has enjoyed a bumper year, with Council certifying 903 new homes between January and November 2021, a sizeable increase on the 713 certifications issued for the 12 months of 2020.

Additional testing site arrangements for December 29

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is supporting the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) to open an additional COVID-19 testing site tomorrow (29 December) from 8am-3pm. The drive-through testing site, to be operated by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, will be established in the carpark of Townsville Stadium at the Murray Sporting Complex in Annandale.

Additional COVID testing site to open tomorrow (28 December) at JCU

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is supporting the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) to open an additional COVID-19 testing site tomorrow (28 December) from 7am-3pm.

Food and garden organic waste weighing more than six buses collected so far in FOGO trial

Townsville’s Food Organic and Garden Organic (FOGO) trial has reached a significant milestone surpassing 100 tonnes, or the equivalent of around six Sunbus buses, of organic waste collected.

Another bumper year for Townsville CityLibraries

More than 400,000 people have passed through the doors of Townsville CityLibraries in 2021.

Algal blooms detected in lakes

Townsville City Council’s regular water quality testing program has detected blue-green algal blooms in Curralea and Keyatta lakes near Castletown Shopping Centre.

Make sure to cool down safely this summer

We all know an Aussie summer is best celebrated in air-conditioning or outside with a slip-n-slide or in an in-ground or blow-up pool, but before you get your togs on make sure you dust up on the rules.

Nominations open for Australia Day recycle regatta at the Rockpool

Townsville City Council has floated a new initiative to help raise awareness about recycling.

More parking adjacent to walking trail on its way

In response to feedback from the community, Townsville City Council will soon start working to create more car parking adjacent to the start of the popular Mount Louisa walking trail.

Coaster collaboration spurs DFV conversations

Townsville City Council in collaboration with the Townsville Liquor Accord, The Women’s Centre, Sera’s Women’s Shelter, NQDVRS and Yumba-Meta to produce and distribute coasters featuring positive relationship messages.

Ring in the new year with Council’s family-friendly celebrations

Welcome 2022 with a fun-filled night out for the whole family on New Year’s Eve.

Traditional Owners undertake cultural heritage survey of pipeline route

The Traditional Owners of the land identified for stage two of the Haughton Pipeline project have walked the 28km proposed pipeline route to undertake a cultural heritage survey.

Sleigh your residential recycling game this Christmas

Wrap up your Christmas celebrations this year by making sure you’re properly recycling wrapping paper and boxes after the Christmas morning frenzy.

New public artwork celebrates Townsville’s cultural diversity

Three cultures are splashed across a new mural that spans more than 50 metres near Weir State School at Thuringowa Central.

Additional COVID testing site to open today at Reid Park

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is supporting the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) to open an additional COVID-19 testing site today (20 December 2021) from 2 - 4pm.

Donate now to Mayor’s Christmas Appeal

With Christmas just a few days away, now is the time to consider giving much-needed donations to this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.