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30 HOUR FUNDRAISING WALK TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
This morning a group of Burdekin locals will undertake a courageous fundraising walk from Ayr to Townsville within 30 hours to support CORES Queensland, a non-profit community organisation committed to suicide prevention and mental health education. It is estimated...
2023 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: GREEN SKILLS FOR YOUTH: TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Today, the world is embarking on a green transition. The shift towards an environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly world is critical not only for responding to the global climate crisis but also for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A...
MAYORS COME TOGETHER TO OPEN KOREAN WAR EXHIBITION
Townsville Mayor, Councillor Jenny Hill, was joined by Suwon City Mayor Lee Jae Joon to open the photographic exhibition Korean War, Unforgotten in my Backyard in Townsville on Sunday. Jezzine Barracks Military Museum is hosting the exhibition in partnership with the...
LOVE FIJI
6 Townsville people head off this weekend to a remote island in Fiji laden with gifts of love from the people of Townsville. A former Townsville pastor - Lepani Pulea is to become the chief of Vanuabalava, a remote island 300 kms from Suva. Lapani and his wife Fifi...
RISING STARS WORKSHOP: ASPIRING MUSICIANS & PERFORMING ARTS YOUTH
Be inspired with hands-on workshops on how to reach your potential! Embark on an exciting adventure in the world of performing arts and channel your passion to create a meaningful impact! Discover the wonder of...
COUNCIL AND KIRWAN STATE HIGH SCHOOL’S BEE-AUTIFUL PARTNERSHIP
Residents were this week able to pick up free ‘Bee Hotels’ thanks to a wonderful partnership between Kirwan State High School and Townsville City Council. Members of the community were welcomed to collect their student-created bee-friendly habitats from 10am on...
COUNCIL RECRUITS MORE STAFF AHEAD OF BUSY EVENT SEASON
Townsville City Council has invited university students, retirees, young people or anyone wanting casual work to apply for a role with Council's support team. Council has several positions needing to be filled ahead of a busy events period for the region. Mayor Jenny...
FINDING STRENGTH AMIDST ADVERSITY: JULIAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH HIDDEN HOMELESSNESS
Amidst the bustling cities of Australia, a silent crisis unfolds—a crisis of hidden homelessness. Today, we share the journey of Julian, a man whose life took an unforeseen turn due to poor health and rising living costs. Julian's story is a testament to the...
A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE: JOHN’S TRIUMPH OVER HIDDEN HOMELESSNESS
In the heart of Australia's cities, a silent crisis unfolds—a crisis of hidden homelessness (which means they’re staying in severely overcrowded dwellings, refuges, boarding houses, or temporarily living with friends or family) that remains largely unnoticed. Today,...