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City Venue Management (CVM) will take over running Kokoda and Long Tan Memorial Pools from 1 July, bringing their experience to the community.
Locals can keep enjoying the pools as usual, with plenty of swim, fitness and family fun to come ๐ฆ bit.ly/4vM1kJ3
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More than 180 tonnes of invasive water lettuce have been removed from Idaliaโs wetlands in a nine-day clean-up, transforming waterways and boosting local wildlife. ๐ฟ๐ bit.ly/4elB15x
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Stage 1 of Wulguruโs wastewater upgrade is complete, boosting capacity and paving the way for Stage 2 works starting next week ๐ง The $6M project is on track for December completion, delivering a more reliable sewer network for local residents: bit.ly/4v19Unp
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The future will arrive at Riverway this week, with Townsville City Council installing AI-powered drowning detection technology to bolster swimmersโ safety at the much-loved facility ๐ฆ bit.ly/4v25wEG
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Townsville City Council is rolling out seven new waste trucks with AI pedestrian detection, an Australian first ๐ The tech helps protect both drivers and the community by detecting nearby pedestrians and improving on-road safety: bit.ly/4vu5yF6
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The Northโs premier sustainability showcase is back, with Eco Fiesta 2026 set to transform Anderson Gardens into an oasis of ecology, entertainment and hands-on experiences this Sunday ๐ฟ bit.ly/4emW88C
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Townsville City Council has adopted an updated Community Grants and Partnerships Policy, introducing clearer categories and stronger processes for fair, consistent funding. The changes will help ensure grants deliver real benefits for the community โ
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Townsville City Council is introducing new waste fees from 1 July 2026, shifting to a fairer loadโbased system and aligning commercial charges with other QLD councils. Sorting your waste could help you save ๐ก bit.ly/4vKJgPN
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Townsville City Council is upgrading the Stuart Waste Facility with new landfill cells to extend its lifespan and avoid the cost of a new site. The 12โmonth project will also boost local jobs and improve environmental compliance: bit.ly/4uHRPux
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Repairs to vandalism damage at the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre 50m pool will ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, with the pool closed for about three weeks while tiles and expansion joints are fixed. ๐ฆ๐ง bit.ly/4nSrO8Z
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๐ The Animal Care and Adoption Centre is offering discounted adoptions, with cats available for $50 and kittens for $100 ๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐น ๐ญ๐ฏ ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ. All animals are desexed, vaccinated and ready for loving homes. ๐ bit.ly/4x0i4xU
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๐ก๐ค ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ returns to the Townsville Showgrounds ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, bringing together industry leaders, innovators and the community to celebrate North Queenslandโs agricultural sector: โจbit.ly/4wQfcDD
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๐ Stinger nets have been removed from Townsville beaches, marking the end of the 2025โ26 stinger season. As cooler months begin, beachgoers are still encouraged to swim safely and stay aware of conditions: bit.ly/4acRCaa
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๐ Community organisations can now express their interest in being a recipient for the Mayorโs Christmas Appeal, which is returning for its 40th year: bit.ly/3RsxJFT
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๐๏ธ Reconstruction of the ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ ๐ฎ๐ด๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ is progressing well, with major structural works nearly complete and vehicles expected to return in late July: bit.ly/43fwwEB
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Elena Churilova, Cassandra McMahon, and Catherine Stewart have been named the winners of The Percivals 2026 across painting, photographic, and animal portrait categories. The exhibition is now open to the public at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. ๐ผ๏ธ๐จ bit.ly/4v6Frno
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๐จ When artist Thomas Delohery saw Australian actor Ryan Corr in the AACTA Award-winning film The Water Diviner, he knew he had a new sitter: bit.ly/4nHjau7
ALT Australian actor Ryan Corr sits for a sketch by portrait artist Thomas Delohery.
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Townsville City Council has unanimously adopted its revised Corporate Plan 2025โ2029 at todayโs Ordinary Council meeting, setting a clear strategic direction for the cityโs future growth: bit.ly/4dUy2lm
ALT Townsville City Council CEO Joe McCabe with Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto.
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Council will carry out hazard reduction burns across Townsville over the next two weeks to manage vegetation and reduce bushfire risk ๐ฅ
Residents may notice smoke near Kelso and the Ross River Dam catchment, with conditions monitored closely: bit.ly/4dubu9A
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A striking new 24m mural, ๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ฅ by Art by Lavinia, has transformed Flinders Street, celebrating Townsvilleโs vibrant tropical identity ๐จ๐ฟ
Itโs the latest addition to the cityโs growing Street Art Trail: bit.ly/4uhwjfF
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