by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
Residents located in the black evacuation zone will now be able to dump a load of general disaster waste at Council’s Stuart Transfer Station for free off the back of the recent weather event. The free waste disposal will be available to only those who reside in the...
by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
Ingham The substation supplying several thousand customers in Ingham and surrounding areas was de-energised for public safety as floodwaters rose. We need to wait for floodwaters to recede before crews can assess the state of equipment, but initial restoration...
by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
As the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) continues to monitor and respond to the current severe weather situation, Council has advised the city’s bin collection services will resume tomorrow (Tuesday 4 February 2025) with the exception of suburbs...
by Kevin Hutchins | News & Events
DO YOU KNOW AN INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG ACHIEVER? Nominations for the 2025 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards will open soon and the search will begin for incredible young people 30 and under from Queensland. Everybody knows an inspiring young individual; • Who we all wonder...
by Kevin Hutchins | News & Events
Stinger nets hit the beach in time for summer As Townsville residents hit the beach to escape the heat, the time has come for stinger nets to return to some of Townsville’s most popular beaches this week with stinger season kicking into gear Townsville’s stinger...
by Kevin Hutchins | News & Events
No charge Get Ready Tip Weekend incoming Townsville residents are being urged to ready their properties for the upcoming high-risk weather season, with Council holding its Get Ready Tip Weekend from 8-11 November. Townsville Mayor, Troy Thompson said the Get Ready Tip...