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HELP IS AVAILABLE: SUPPORT SERVICES TOWNSVILLE
Activated locations: Target addresses in the following localities: Alligator Creek, Arcadia, Balgal Beach, Black River, Blue Hills, Bluewater, Bluewater Park, Cape Cleveland, Clemant,...
COUNCIL CREWS CLEAN UP FISH KILL
Townsville City Council crews are cleaning up fish that died after the recent severe weather event, and may have been flushed out of the Ross dam during the peak flows. Several species of fish, including large barramundi have been found along the banks of the Ross...
RIVERWAY LAGOONS BACK OPEN!
Riverway’s two lagoons will be open for residents and visitors to enjoy from Monday following tireless work by Townsville City Council to repair damage from the recent weather event. Council’s team has been hard at work for the past two-and-a-half weeks, pumping about...
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...