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LIVE FM’S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 2023!
Live FM has teamed up with 12 local businesses to bring Townsville the Christmas it deserves!! 12 Days of Christmas goes from December 7 - 22, and is an annual scavenger hunt across Townsville to find a Christmas box brought to you by Live FM! 12...
CHANGE, COMPETITION AND THE FUTURE: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN RADIO
By: Lauren McNamara Today marks an important milestone in Australian history – 100 years of commercial radio. On 23 November 1923, ABC Radio Sydney was the first continuously operating licenced radio station to broadcast in Australia....
TWO-HOUR FREE PARKING RETURNS TO TOWNSVILLE CITY CENTRE
Make your shopping, celebrations and catch-ups in the Townsville city centre easier this Christmas with free two-hour parking for the month of December. Park in any spot marked with a 2P sign and get two hours of free parking, with no need to use the...
COUNCIL TAKES TO THE SKY TO TACKLE YELLOW CRAZY ANTS
Townsville City Councill has started treating more than 500 hectares of land for Yellow Crazy Ants. Council started a targeted bait drop this week at affected areas at Alligator Creek and Julago to control the invasive species. Community Health, Safety and...
RIVERWAY ACTIVATION INCREASES PUBLIC SAFETY
Community safety incidents have dropped by an average of 66 per cent at Riverway since the opening of the new Citylibraries Riverway building. Community safety data from Townsville City Council recorded an average of 24 reportable incidents per month before the...
NOMINATE A YOUNG LOCAL HERO FOR THE 2024 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
Time is running out to nominate a deserving young Townsville local for the 2024 Australia Day Awards. Nominations must be in by Monday 4 December to celebrate those people who contribute to the community. The Australia Day Awards are held every year with winners...
WORK STARTS ON HAUGHTON PIPELINE PROJECT STAGE 2
Pipes have started going into the ground as construction has started on Stage 2 of Townsville’s largest water infrastructure project. More than 28km of pipeline is being installed as part of the Haughton Pipeline Project Stage 2 to help...
ART EXPERT TAKES ON COUNCIL’S GALLERIES GIG
One of Australia’s most renowned artistic leaders will be taking the reins as Townsville City Council’s new Galleries Director. Dr Holly Arden will take on the top arts job at Council following successful roles running and coordinating galleries,...
COUNCIL RECOGNISED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
Townsville City Council has won big after taking out three prestigious awards that underscore its continued commitment to excellence. Council won the Most Significant Improvement to Work Health and Safety...