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KIDS GET CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FLYING WITH FESTIVE FLAGS
It’s almost that time of year again where Townsville is adorned with flags of festive joy, designed by local children. While Townsville City Council’s Festive Flag competition has become a staple in households across the city, in recent years it has found its way into...
CASTLE HILL TO RE-OPEN
Castle Hill Road will re-open to vehicles from tomorrow, with Townsville City Council contractors wrapping up slope stabilisation works to a section of the iconic hill. Contractors Shamrock Civil will finalise works on Wednesday, requiring a single lane closure for...
NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY 2025
The sacrifice made by officers who have lost their lives in service to our community is never forgotten. Each year, vigils, services and marches are held across the land to commemorate National Police Remembrance Day to remember and honour all police officers who have...
NOMINATE A LOCAL LEGEND FOR AN AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD
Nominations are now open for the city’s 2026 Australia Day Awards, with locals invited to nominate a quiet achiever, humble hero or otherwise outstanding citizen who makes Townsville a better place to live, work and play. The awards, celebrated each year on January...
COUNCIL VOTES TO NAME BOARDWALK IN HONOUR OF ‘PATO’
Townsville City Council will formally recognise local rugby league great James "Jim" Paterson for his significant contribution to the game by naming a boardwalk linking the city to Townsville Country Bank Stadium in his honour. Councillors today voted unanimously to...
AIR FORCE CADETS FREEDOM OF ENTRY TO CITY
Townsville’s 1 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) will be granted Freedom of Entry to the city as part of the Wing’s 75th anniversary celebrations. Townsville City councillors voted unanimously today to approve the Wing’s Freedom of Entry exercise on Saturday, 27...
SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY BOREDOM SORTED
Pack your kids’ school holidays full of adventure with Townsville City Council’s School Holiday Guide. The guide is filled with low- and no-cost activities to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank. Townsville Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said the guide was a...
CASTLE HILL ROAD CLOSED
Castle Hill Road is set to be closed to vehicles for two weeks from tomorrow as contractors work to stabilise a section of rock wall on the iconic hill. Acting Mayor and divisional councillor, Ann-Maree Greaney said the Castle Hill works had been moved forward due to...
2025 CMAA AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Winners of the 2025 Excellence in Media Awards have been announced at CONNECT25 on the Gold Coast. The Excellence in Media Awards acknowledges the vision, passion, skill and effort of people and organisations seeking to share the hope of Jesus through media and the...