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DROP RATE IN THE DOLLAR TO COMBAT STATE VALUATIONS
For the first time in almost 10 years Townsville City Council is set to reduce its Rate in the Dollar (RID) charge as part of the upcoming 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan. In Queensland, general rates are calculated by multiplying a property’s State...
HAVE YOUR SAY ON ROWES BAY TO PALLARENDA
Townsville City Council is undertaking a key review of its Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) for Rowes Bay to Pallarenda – and your feedback can help influence the process. The SEMP is Council’s strategic framework for responding to coastal change, balancing...
VISION FOR A SAFER CITY
Townsville City Council is set to adopt its new Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan next week, outlining a coordinated roadmap to tackle key safety issues across the local government area. The comprehensive plan outlines how Council will work with a range of...
HELP COASTAL HEALTH WITH NEW COAST SNAP STANDS
Magnetic Island visitors and residents can do their part for citizen science with two new CoastSnap stands at Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay. CoastSnap gives visitors to both locations the chance to snap a photo of the coastline to monitor changes to the beaches. Images...
ROCKPOOL REDEVELOPMENT: HAVE YOUR SAY
With the Rockpool nearing 60 years old, we want to know what our community wants to see at the popular northern end of The Strand in the years ahead! Whether you think the space just needs a touch-up or could be something entirely new , we want to hear your thoughts....
LIVE AND LOCAL KICKS OFF FOR TOWNSVILLE MUSICIANS
Celebrate local music, creativity and community connection with Townsville City Council’s new Live and Local program. The program has been designed to develop and support Townsville’s local live music ecosystem through industry forums, workshops and live performances...
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS DELIVERING HOPE AND SUPPORT
For patients experiencing dark times in hospital, visiting chaplains are a shining beacon of hope. Carinity’s volunteer chaplains provide spiritual care for patients, their family and friends and, on occasion, hospital staff members. Rev. Don McPherson oversees the...
WATER LESS, GROW A STRONGER LAWN THIS WINTER
You can grow your lawn stronger this dry season and save water around your home by using these tried and tested Townsville turf-friendly tips and tricks. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said damage to the supply pipeline for Council’s northern Water Treatment Plant...
THANK A FIRST RESPONDER DAY- TOWNSVILLE BBQ & COFFEE CATCH-UP
Wednesday 11th June is Thank a First Responder Day—a national day dedicated to showing gratitude to the everyday heroes who keep our communities safe. From police and paramedics to firefighters and SES crews, this day is all about saying a heartfelt “thank you.” Here...