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WARNING FOR PET OWNERS

WARNING FOR PET OWNERS

Pet owners across Townsville are being warned to take extra precautions to keep their furry friends safe as heatwaves impact North Queensland. Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto said the warning comes after the Bureau of Meteorology issued an extreme heatwave warning for...

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ROS DAM EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS

ROS DAM EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS

As summer sets in and the days stretch out, Townsville City Council has extended operating hours for recreational fishing at the Ross Dam. Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto said the recreational fishing spit had been a reel hit with local anglers since its opening in May...

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DRAINS CLEARED IN TIME FOR WEATHER SEASON

DRAINS CLEARED IN TIME FOR WEATHER SEASON

More than 1225 drains have been cleared across Townsville this year ahead of the upcoming high-risk weather season, and there are more in the pipeline as Council furthers its preparations. The works, which started following this year’s extended rainfall event, have so...

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BE PART OF TOWNSVILLES GET ACTIVE SIGN ON

BE PART OF TOWNSVILLES GET ACTIVE SIGN ON

A pre-Christmas call-out has been issued to the city’s sports and fitness groups, with registrations now open for next year’s Get Active Sign-On event. Health-focused groups of all persuasions, ranging from soccer clubs and walking groups through to pilates studios...

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BASICS KEEP TOWNSVILLE RUNNING

BASICS KEEP TOWNSVILLE RUNNING

Thousands of potholes have been filled, hundreds of trees have been pruned and more than 100km of roads and footpaths have been line marked by Townsville City Council’s crews this year. Council manages a road and transport network of more than 600 kilometres of...

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REFINDIT TIP SHOP OPENS!

REFINDIT TIP SHOP OPENS!

Sustainable Christmas gifts are on the cards this year with Townsville City Council partnering with Outlook Australia to open Refindit at the Hervey Range Resource and Recovery Centre from today. Mayor Nick Dametto said it was terrific to see Outlook bringing life...

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CASTLE HILL WORK COMPLETED

CASTLE HILL WORK COMPLETED

Stanley Street has today re-opened, with Townsville City Council wrapping up essential stabilisation works as part of a project dedicated to ensuring the safety of inner-city road users for years to come. The $3.71 million Castle Hill Road and Stanley Street Slope...

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FREE CITY PARKING

FREE CITY PARKING

Drivers will be able to park their ute, sedan or even a sleigh for free in all 2P parking spots in the Townsville city centre this December. Free 2P parking will give residents and visitors the chance to shop, celebrate and connect in the city centre during the...

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CHRISTMAS APPEAL

CHRISTMAS APPEAL

A local non-for-profit, with a focus on providing practical and compassionate support to individuals and families in the Townsville community facing financial hardship, will headline the 2025 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said she was...

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