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FREE KIDS D.I.Y. WORKSHOPS AT BUNNINGS – FUN, CREATIVE & BUDGET-FRIENDLY!
If you’re a parent, you know how tricky it can be to keep the kids entertained—especially without spending a fortune! The good news? Bunnings is stepping in to help with...
STINGER NETS RETURN!
Townsville’s stinger nets are set to be re-installed at popular Townsville beaches this week. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said contractors removed the city’s stinger nets in preparation for the recent severe weather event. “In order to avoid damage to the region’s...
RTA READY TO SUPPORT RENTAL SECTOR
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is standing by for an expected increase in enquiries from the rental sector once residents in north Queensland have returned to their homes following recent heavy rainfall and widespread flooding. The RTA phone lines are open...
MV YWAM PNG SET SAIL!
MV YWAM PNG Embarks on First Voyage to Western Province in Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary Year The MV YWAM PNG set sail early this morning on its first deployment of the year, carrying over 70 volunteers from twelve nations, including six from Townsville. The...
FREE DISASTER WASTE FACILITIES
All Townsville residents affected by the severe rainfall event are now eligible to dispose of their household disaster waste at any of Council’s Waste Facilities at no charge. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said people across the whole Local Government Area (LGA) had...
RESIDENTS OF TOWNSVILLE STAY INFORMED!
The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group is reminding residents to stay informed as rain continues across the region. The Bureau of Meteorology has advised further rain is expected for the Townsville region today and into the weekend. TLDMG Chair Andrew Robinson...
REPORT WEATHER EVENT DAMAGE
More than 500 Townsville City Council team members are hard at work across the city and suburbs repairing potholes, clearing trees off roads and inspecting infrastructure caused by recent heavy rain, but they need your help. Council is calling on residents to do their...
COUNCIL WASTE UPDATE
Residents located in the black evacuation zone will now be able to dump a load of general disaster waste at Council’s Stuart Transfer Station for free off the back of the recent weather event. The free waste disposal will be available to only those who reside in the...
ERGON CREWS WORKING TO RESTORE POWER!
Ingham The substation supplying several thousand customers in Ingham and surrounding areas was de-energised for public safety as floodwaters rose. We need to wait for floodwaters to recede before crews can assess the state of equipment, but initial restoration...