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March

School Holiday Guide solves the boredom blues

Looking to keep the kids busy these school holidays? Council’s got you covered with the April School Holiday Guide now available.
TLDMG moves to alert as rainfall decreases

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to alert as rainfall reduces across the region.
Residents asked to stay prepared amid ongoing rain

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is advising residents to stay informed and be aware of the risk of localised flooding as rainfall continues across Townsville.
Festival of Stories features star-studded line up

Book in for a novel two-day extravaganza for booklovers, families and aspiring authors at this month’s Festival of Stories.
TLDMG remains at stand up as rain persists

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is remaining at stand up to monitor the evolving weather situation as rain continues across Townsville.
Council to begin Sooning Street bridge demolition

The flood-ravaged bridge across Gustav Creek at Sooning Street on Magnetic Island has been flagged for demolition by Townsville City Council early next week.
Castle Hill remains closed to all pedestrians and vehicles

Townsville City Council is reminding residents that all walking tracks and roads on Castle Hill remain closed due to dangerous landslips.
Townsville residents urged to stay informed

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is asking residents to stay informed and be prepared as rain persists across the region.
TLDMG Stands Up

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group has moved to stand up.
Hervey Range facility undergoes operational changes

Large or bulky items destined for landfill will no longer be accepted at Council’s Hervey Range Resource Recovery Centre in the weeks to come as the facility undergoes operational changes to focus on resource recovery instead of disposal.
Kirwan half-court transformed with fresh artwork

Art and sport have come together to achieve a slam-dunk for recreational basketball players at Kirwan’s Willowbank Park half-court.
Townsville residents urged to stay informed

Residents across Townsville should stay informed as rain continues to fall across the local government area.
Ross River closes, Council services impacted by weather

Townsville City Council is advising residents to be aware of Council services impacted by weather as rainfall and localised flooding persists across the Townsville LGA.
TLDMG urges residents to be cautious following rain

Residents are being reminded to drive to conditions and be aware of debris and displaced wildlife as rain eases across the Townsville area.
Get Active Clubs funding workshop to open doors for local clubs

Council is inviting representatives from local sporting clubs to learn how to get the most out of fundraising efforts, grants and programs through their upcoming Get Active Clubs – Funding Workshop.
TLDMG moves to alert as rain increases

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group has moved to alert as rainfall increases across the region.
Council extends community safety patrols

Townsville City Council is extending a new security trial seeing results in limiting antisocial behaviour in Townsville’s City Centre.
Greaney calls for candidates not to leave Councils in the 70s

Townsville’s Acting Mayor is calling on Townsville’s federal candidates not to leave Council in the 70s and come to the table with a fairer deal for local government funding.
Volunteer opportunity gives residents first-hand Wedgwood experience

Townsville locals now have the chance to get up close and personal with Wedgwood: Artists and Industry as a volunteer for the landmark exhibition.
Reusables rebate returns for Townsville residents

Townsville residents will be able to help their hip pockets while saving the environment when they make the most of Townsville City Council’s reusables rebate program.