by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
Aquatic weeds are being removed from parts of the freshwater wetland network in Idalia using an excavator and aquatic booms. Townsville City Council Community Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability Committee chairperson Maurie Soars said this project would...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
With the weather warming up, Townsville residents are being reminded of the potential for a blue-green algae outbreak in the Ross River Dam this summer and its possible impact on water supply. Mayor Jenny Hill said blue-green algae was a common occurrence in waterways...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
As Queensland prepares to enter the next stages of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Mayor Jenny Hill has again urged Townsville residents to get vaccinated. The Queensland Government today unveiled a plan which includes greater freedoms for those who are fully vaccinated...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
Spruik your summer activities for free in this year’s School Holiday Guide 2021: Summer Edition. Submissions are now open for the guide, with local businesses, organisations and youth groups encouraged to get their events in now. Community and Cultural Development...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
Almost 70 kilograms of waste materials on Magnetic Island found a new life each day last month with locals and visitors making the most of the Magnetic Island Tip Shop. The shop recovers items that are still in good condition and sells them to the public for low...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
Townsville has been named in the 2021 Global Top 100 Destination Sustainable Stories competition, alongside places such as Port Douglas, Kyoto, Alberta, and the Falkland Islands by global certification group Green Destinations. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill said it is a...