MORE NEWS & EVENTS
SMART WATERING MAKES EVERY DROP COUNT DURING THE DRY SEASON
When it comes to watering a lawn during the cooler months of the dry season, lawns and gardens do better when they are watered less. That’s the message that Townsville City Council is spreading with a dry season water conservation campaign. Townsville’s climate is...
TRANSFORMING LIVES AND FOSTERING REHABILITATION
Townsville City Council's Animal Care and Adoption Centre (ACAC) has made significant strides in transforming and restoring lives through an innovative collaboration with Queensland Correctional Services. This pioneering program involves low-security female prisoners...
FOREVER GARDEN OPENS FOR BABIES, CHILDREN TO BE REMEMBERED
Families who have experienced the loss of a child now have a dedicated and meaningful space to grieve and cherish memories at the Belgian Gardens Cemetery. The public unveiling of the Forever Garden, a serene and contemplative space, represents the culmination of the...
TECHNOLOGY BRINGING JOY TO TOWNSVILLE SENIORS IN AGED CARE
While therapy animals have played a valued role in aged care settings for some time, an increasingly common sight within seniors communities are robotic pets. Residents living in the Carinity Fairfield Grange aged care community in Townsville have access to companion...
GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO TOWNSVILLE SENIORS
Seniors who are contributing to the Townsville community will be getting the thanks they deserve. The 2023 Townsville City Council Senior Awards will recognise the city’s unsung over-65 heroes by publicly thanking them for their contribution to the city. Mayor Jenny...
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...