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SPORTS DAD OF THE YEAR
Nominate your local dad to be crowned Australia’s "Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year” ahead of Father’s Day Nominations are now open for the 2024 Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year Award Australians are being called upon to nominate local dads in the...
CASTLE HILL BURN
Castle Hill closures for Sunday burn Castle Hill is set to undergo the first of two annual hazard reduction burns this Sunday, with Castle Hill Road and tracks to be closed. Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson said the road and track closure would take place from midday on...
PALLARENDA PATHWAY UPGRADE
The replacement of more than 300 metres of scenic footpath along Cape Pallarenda Road is nearing completion, enhancing Townsville’s active transport network in the lead up to the World Triathlon Multisport World Championships later this year. Divisional Councillor,...
LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES
“I almost didn’t believe it.” This was the reaction of internationally-renowned ceramicist Sally Walk when she received a call in 2022 announcing she had won the North Queensland Ceramic Awards for her work A Little Off Centre. The work was judged by Dianne Peach and...
UPDATE YOUR INFO
Update your info and up your chances of re-kindling with your furry friend Townsville City Council is urging Townsville pet owners to make sure their personal information is up to date for their pets to avoid having a ruff time if their animal goes missing. ...
JETTY SAILS REPLACEMENT
Council raises the roof for jetty sails replacement The Strand Jetty is set to receive a makeover as its iconic architectural sails are replaced in the coming weeks. Townsville City Council will invest $1.2 million in the shade structure replacement, bringing life...
SUPERCARS RACE INTO TOWN
Traffic management revs up as Supercars race into town Rubber is set to hit the road as preparation work kicks up a gear to get the Reid Park track ready for an octane-fuelled weekend of racing for the NTI Townsville 500 in the coming weeks. Townsville’s acting...
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
With school holidays just weeks away, Townsville City Council is keeping boredom at bay, releasing the June-July School Holiday Guide this week. Townsville’s Acting Mayor, Paul Jacob said the 32-page publication was jam-packed with exciting activities for all ages...
JABIRU PARK GAINS BOULDERS
Jabiru Park receives boulder treatment A condon park that has fallen victim to acts of vandalism in recent years is receiving Townsville City Council’s boulder protection treatment, with work beginning this week. Divisional Councillor, Kristian Price said he welcomed...