May

Decorated former Queensland Police sergeant Clint Drew has been appointed by Townsville City Council to build on its strong community safety program.

Council’s project to renew handrails on three walking tracks at the summit of Castle Hill has been completed on time and within budget.

Council will construct a new water main pipe under the existing footpath along Dean Street between Palmer Street and Morey Street.

Food businesses in Townsville are getting an early start on new food preparation standards.

Townsville City Council is hosting a community tree planting day on Sunday 7 May from 8:30-10am at Rex Prior Park on Hindley Street, Currajong.

Townsville continues to prove itself as the events capital of the North as it prepares for a bumper double-header of world-class rugby union action this Saturday night.

Townsville’s junior girls rugby scene will receive a massive boost when the Queensland Reds take on Fijiana Drua in Saturday’s Super W Grand Final at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

May the paws be with you in your search for a new family member during Townsville’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre half-price pet sale.

Council’s trade team are extending the life of Council assets around Townsville by working smarter with new, innovative and recycled materials.

Eighty-five years ago, Orson Welles’ 1938 adaptation of War of the Worlds was first broadcast on radio, Superman made his first appearance in comics and Townsville’s first free library service was founded.

Townsville is a step closer to water security following the award of construction tenders for Stage 2 of the Haughton Pipeline Project.