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SUSTAINABILITY HOUSE AT ROWES BAY SWINGS OPEN ITS DOORS
Townsville Residents can learn ways to make their houses and gardens more environmentally efficient, effective and cost less to run at Council’s Sustainability House Open Day on Sunday, May 28. This free family event runs from 10am-2pm at the Rowes Bay Sustainability...
COUNCIL ABOLISHES OUTDOOR DINING FEES FOR RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
Council has abolished its outdoor dining application fee and streamlined its policy in a move to pave the way for local restaurants to expand their diner experience and invigorate public spaces. The updated policy was passed at this week’s Ordinary Council meeting and...
LIGHTS OVER THE WATERMARK TO MARK SPECIAL OCCASSIONS
One of Townsville’s major thoroughfares is about to stand out even more. George Roberts Bridge, connecting the CBD with South Townsville, will have additional coloured lighting installed as part of Townsville City Council’s Light Up Townsville program. Mayor Jenny...
INNOVATIVE GARDEN SPACE OPENS FOR VISITORS
Stage two of Townsville’s innovative Ecosophy Garden has been unveiled. Ecosophy refers to the intersection of ecology and philosophy, and the garden on the corner of Walker and Stanley streets features flowers, herbs, and low-growing native shrubs to bring bees and...
PIPELINES ON CASTLE HILL TO HELP BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT
To assist with ongoing bushfire management Council is installing pipelines along some of the walking tracks on Castle Hill. These crucial works now underway will lead to some staggered track closures at the popular Townsville attraction, with works scheduled to end by...
THE RAINFOREST RESCUE CANOPY AWARDS EXTENDED
We are excited to inform you that the Rainforest Rescue Canopy Awards photo competition has been extended by two weeks. This means that you now have more time to submit your entries and showcase your unique creative perspectives of our rainforests. With each entry...
TOWNSVILLE’S LARGEST STREET ART PROJECT TRANSFORMS WALKWAY
Seven artists have teamed up to create Townsville’s biggest piece of street art at a popular Thuringowa Central walkway. Local artists Alicia Allen, Art by Lavinia, Baret one., Mitchell Overest, Nicky Bidju Pryor and The Smizler have been joined by NSW artist Silly...
COUNCIL GRANT TRANSFORMS LONG-VACANT CITY CENTRE BUILDING
A well known Townsville business owner is transforming a long-vacant building thanks to Townsville City Council’s public street art program and its Modernising Buildings and Activating Spaces grant. Betty Blue & The Lemon Tart and Christo’s Deli owner Chris...
LIFETIME OF CERAMICS WORKS IN NEW PTRG EXHIBITION
One of Australia’s foremost woodfire potters is bringing more than 40 years of ceramic artworks to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery with the exhibition Len Cook: Fire and Rain. The exhibition launches Friday, May 12 and has been curated by former Perc Tucker Regional...