by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
Over 20,000 kilograms, or 20 tonnes, of organic waste has been diverted from landfill in Townsville just two weeks into the Food Organic and Garden Organic (FOGO) trial. This organic material will now be repurposed into products such as compost and soil conditioner....
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
Aquatic weeds are being removed from parts of the freshwater wetland network in Idalia using an excavator and aquatic booms. Townsville City Council Community Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability Committee chairperson Maurie Soars said this project would...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
With the weather warming up, Townsville residents are being reminded of the potential for a blue-green algae outbreak in the Ross River Dam this summer and its possible impact on water supply. Mayor Jenny Hill said blue-green algae was a common occurrence in waterways...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
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...
by Abigail Bibimauri | News & Events
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...
