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TOWNSVILLE & NQ TO GET COVID JAB
As Queensland prepares to enter the next stages of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Mayor Jenny Hill has again urged Townsville residents to get vaccinated. The Queensland Government today unveiled a plan which includes greater freedoms for those who are fully vaccinated...
SIGN UP NOW TO ADD YOUR ACTIVITIES TO THE SCHOOL HOLIDAY GUIDE
Spruik your summer activities for free in this year’s School Holiday Guide 2021: Summer Edition. Submissions are now open for the guide, with local businesses, organisations and youth groups encouraged to get their events in now. Community and Cultural Development...
A TONNE OF WASTE ON MAGNETIC ISLAND SAVED FROM LANDFILL
Almost 70 kilograms of waste materials on Magnetic Island found a new life each day last month with locals and visitors making the most of the Magnetic Island Tip Shop. The shop recovers items that are still in good condition and sells them to the public for low...
TOWNSVILLE NAMED TOP 100 SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION
Townsville has been named in the 2021 Global Top 100 Destination Sustainable Stories competition, alongside places such as Port Douglas, Kyoto, Alberta, and the Falkland Islands by global certification group Green Destinations. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill said it is a...
RESIDENTS ASKED TO CARE FOR WATER AND COUNTRY THIS NATIONAL WATER WEEK
Townsville City Council wants you to do your part to eliminate water waste this National Water Week by taking the pledge to save water and signing up for Water Night 2021. In the lead-up to National Water Week, which kicks off on October 18 with the theme “caring for...
AUTHOR AND ARTISTS HELPING TOWNSVILLE’S ANIMALS
Four Townsville women have united to help the regions unwanted animals, and teach children the importance of giving back. Krissy Regan, Debbie Belcastro and Jennifer Hyatt, are hoping their work in a new children’s book, written by Krissy, will help raise...
EDIFY’S LANSDOWN GREEN HYDROGEN GETS GREEN LIGHT
The development of the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct has achieved a new milestone today with Townsville City Council formally approving the first development application over land within the precinct. Edify Energy proposes to build and operate an up to 1 GW green...
FOGO TRIAL LAUCH AS PARTICIPATINS RECIEVE BINS
Residents in Idalia, Heatley, Vincent and Burdell are receiving their new lime-green lidded bins ahead of the food organic and garden organic (FOGO) trial commencing in October. Households in Idalia and Burdell will trial using the bins for both food and garden...
CELEBRATE 60 YEARS SINCE THE 60S AT TOWNSVILLE SENIORS WEEK
Townsville seniors are invited to celebrate 60 years since the 60s at Council’s Seniors Week Luncheon next month. The 60s-themed events on October 21 and 22 will include lunch and live music from the talented 45 RPM band, who will be covering classic Beatles hits....