by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events, On Air
It’s Volunteer Week here in Queensland – a time to shine a spotlight on the heart of our community: volunteers! Whether it’s lending a hand at a local charity, running the BBQ at a community fundraiser, mentoring young people, or helping keep our town beautiful,...
by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
Pet owners across Townsville are being warned to avoid an international pet scam run by a group called Petchip. The scam preys on pet owners by sending fraudulent emails asking for payment for “microchip registration expiration”. The emails include a threat that pets...
by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
After decades of debate the day has finally come where residents can cast a line into the Ross River Dam in search of an elusive metre-long barramundi. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said it was a momentous day for the fishing community who had been rallying for...
by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
Construction is underway at Belgian Gardens Cemetery to provide the Townsville community with more than 350 new burial plots and ash interments. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said the additional burial sites and ash interments would give Townsville locals more space...
by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
Mount Louisa Walking Track will be temporarily closed from Monday as Council teams repair damage caused by record-breaking rainfall. The closure is expected to last about three weeks, weather permitting, allowing for heavy machinery to be used safely in the repair...
by Claire Gilbert | News & Events
Keen anglers will be reeling with excitement to know Ross Dam will be open to recreational land-based fishing in just 26 days’ time. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said with Councillors endorsing the Recreational Use of Ross River Dam Policy at today’s ordinary...