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COCKATOO WATCH
MOTORISTS URGED TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR BIRDS ON THE ROAD New signage has been installed at Rasmussen, urging motorists to watch for red-tailed black cockatoos that may be on the road to minimise the number hit by cars. The red-tailed black cockatoos, native to...
BIN HEALTH CHECKS TO EDUCATE ON RECYCLING
A new awareness program is aiming to improve recycling across the city. The bin health checks involve visual assessments of 1000 randomly selected households general waste and recycling bins. This will be followed by feedback provided on the contents of each bin in...
SPORTING TEAM NETS GRANTS FROM TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
A Townsville semi-professional netball team will now be able to compete in the Netball Queensland Sapphire Series thanks to a grant from Townsville City Council. Council today approved a grant for the Northern Rays covering $38,386 for stadium costs, including a fee...
SIEGE OF TOBRUK 80th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATED WITH MEMORIAL
Townsville City Council is marking the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk by installing a rose garden memorial to the Rats of Tobruk in front of the Tobruk Memorial Baths. The Rats of Tobruk were soldiers of the Australian-led garrison that held the Libyan port...
COUNCIL’S UPDATED CORPORATE PLAN
Council is seeking community feedback on its new corporate plan which aims to grow Townsville into a globally connected community driven by innovation and lifestyle. Mayor Jenny Hill said the corporate plan included ambitious targets and a future focussed view of...
KING TIDES EXPECTED THIS WEEK
Townsville City Council is urging residents in low-lying areas to prepare their properties ahead of the expected king tides. The tides are predicted to reach peaks of 3.86m at 8am on Saturday 27 March, 3.92m at 8:35am on Sunday 28 March, and 3.84m at 9:10am on Monday...
REGISTER NOW FOR ANZAC DAY PARADES
Defence-affiliated organisations and schools are being urged to register now to participate in this year’s Anzac Day parades. The Townsville and Thuringowa RSL sub-branches, in partnership with the Townsville City Council, are finalising plans for Anzac Day...
JEZZINE ANTI-HOONING TRIAL STARTS THIS WEEKEND
A trial closure of the upper carpark at Jezzine Barracks aimed at preventing hooning activity will start this weekend. Townsville City Council will install temporary barricades to stop vehicles accessing the car park throughout the day and night over the next four...
HARMONY WEEK 2021: EVERYONE BELONGS!
Harmony Week 2021 Media Opportunity: 10:30 – 11:30 Friday 19 March 2021 Townsville Intercultural Centre 155 Nathan Street Cranbrook 4814 A Celebration of Harmony Week’s theme - Everyone Belongs Meet and greet community stakeholders who are sharing their views on how...