march 2015 City Update The latest events, news, reports and happenings in your city cityinformation
is working on the next premiere precinct April is also the time to embrace From the Mayor for our city, after the great success of all things active with the 30 The Strand and Jezzine Barracks the ways in 30 days campaign. Waterfront is set to become the new Enjoy the outdoors with This year is already proving to be a big one for face of Townsville and it is an exciting bikeways, walkways, parks, Townsville. time. Taking advantage of our beautiful natural outdoor gyms and swimming Next month marks the 100th anniversary of the assets, the development will run along the facilities all on our doorstep. It ANZAC landing at Gallipoli. This is a significant banks of the Ross River and feature residential certainly is a great time to be time for our nation and particularly for our garrison apartments, retail and commercial facilities, living in beautiful Townsville. city with its rich military history. unique public spaces and parklands.
Townsville will host one of the biggest ANZAC As we head into the cooler months, our city Day services in the country with over 50,000 starts to come alive with arts, events, and Cr Jenny Hill people expected. outdoor activities. Next month we will launch [email protected] the Winter of Arts and Culture Festival, featuring As we take time to reflect on our past, it’s visual artists, musicians, writers, and dancers important to stay focussed on the future. Council from across the world.
SPOTLIGHT Your chance to be part of dengue Facelift for council bins research in Townsville Changes to bin enclosures have been on Townsville The Eliminate Dengue research program is implemented at The Strand and Riverway undertaking its first citywide trial of its dengue as part of the Pilot Study for Public Place Focus on fencing control method in Townsville, trialling across a Recycling and Litter Management which is Council’s factsheet ‘Dividing Fences’ provides number of suburbs in 2015, and you can a council partnership with the Australian useful information to residents about land and get involved. Packaging Covenant and the Queensland pool fencing and tips on what to do if any issues Government. The project aims to reducing The method uses naturally occurring bacteria arise about neighbourhood fences. Council is littering and improve recycling, by helping called Wolbachia which when present in the not responsible for managing disputes regarding people identify the correct bin, with data Aedes aegypti mosquito, reduce its ability to fencing; however, the Neighbourhood Disputes showing nearly half of waste discarded at these pass dengue between people. When Wolbachia (Dividing Fences and Trees) Act 2011 provides locations are put in the wrong bin. mosquitoes are released, they breed with other rules about each neighbour’s responsibility for mosquitoes, passing the Wolbachia to their dividing fences and how to resolve any disputes offspring and subsequent generations. about fences that do arise between neighbours. Visit www.justice.qld.gov.au and search Eliminate Dengue are looking for people to host ‘fences’ to view the act. The Townsville Dispute a mosquito release container on their property. For more information go to Resolution Centre also offers free mediation If you would like to participate, please sign-up services to assist people in managing their online at eliminatedengue.com/townsville/sign- www.townsville.qld.gov.au neighbourhood disputes without going to court. up or call on 1800 005 622.
Contacting your Councillors
CR VERN VEITCH Deputy Mayor CR PAT ERNST CR COLLEEN DOYLE E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] M 0418 729 496 M 0418 279 351 M 0418 273 817 division 3 division 5 division 9 Smart City Sustainable Future Committee Chair Sport, Recreation and Parks Committee Chair
CR SUZANNE BLOM CR TREVOR ROBERTS CR LES WALKER E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] M 0427 300 364 M 0488 426 074 M 0418 315 705 division 1 division 6 division 10 Community and Culture Committee Chair Infrastructure Committee Chair
CR TONY PARSONS CR GARY EDDIEHAUSEN APM follow council online >> E [email protected] E [email protected] Townsville Ticketshop M 0419 642 265 M 0418 262 786 Townsville City Council Events division 2 division 7 Townsville Disaster Information Planning and Development Committee Chair Healthy and Safe City Committee Chair Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Pinnacles Gallery CR JENNY LANE CR RAY GARTRELL CityLibraries Townsville E [email protected] E [email protected] @TCC_News M 0417 726 699 M 0447 185 772 @TownsvilleLib @TCC_PercTucker division 4 division 8 Governance and Finance Committee Chair Townsville Waste and Water Committee Chair @TCC_Pinnacles
2 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 100 YEARS OF ANZAC TOWNSVILLE ANZAC DAY CENTENARY COMMEMORATIONS
The 100th anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps In addition to the Townsville services there will be Dawn Services held at: landing on the Gallipoli peninsular will be commemorated on 25 5.30am Thuringowa Central Cenotaph, Thuringowa Drive April 2015. The Anzac Centenary will be one of the most significant commemorations to take place in our lifetimes. It will be a time to 5.30am Alma Bay Memorial (4am Ferry Service) honour and reflect upon the service and sacrifice of all those who have 5.40am Rollingstone at Balgal Beach, the Esplanade worn our nation’s uniform – past and present. 5.50am Townsville Hospital at Paediatric Gardens Townsville has a long and significant history in the defence of our 6am Alligator Creek at Recreation and Bowls Club nation, and will host one of the largest community commemorations to mark this occasion. 8am Belgian Gardens Cemetery – RSL Pilgrimage and service 8am Mater Hospital Making use of the iconic Jezzine parkland, the 2015 ANZAC parade will change direction this year, forming up at Enterprise House (near For a full list of commemorative services, see council’s website. Tobruk Pool) and ending at Jezzine Barracks. Schools and children of veterans will form a special guard of honour at Strand Park, joining the ROAD CLOSURES military parade once it arrives at Strand Park and marching from there >> Road closures will take place with roads reopening as required to Jezzine Barracks. throughout the day. For information on road closures, visit To cater for the expected attendance, the Dawn Service from ANZAC council’s website. Park will be simulcast on two big screens at Jezzine Barracks. There will be simultaneous Catafalque party, flag-raising and wreath laying at Jezzine so you don’t miss any of the commemorations.
PROGRAM 4am Commemorative footage on big screens at Jezzine Barracks and ANZAC Park 5.30am Dawn Service at ANZAC Park (simulcast live to Jezzine) 9am Parade forms up at Enterprise House Schools and children of veterans form up at Strand Park 9.30am Parade commencement 9.45am Schools and children of veterans form guard of honour at Strand Park 11.30am Gallipoli Dawn Service screened live at Jezzine Barracks 12.30pm Villers-Bretonneux Service screened live at Jezzine Barracks
OPERATION SLIPPER COMMEMORATIVE (WELCOME HOME) PARADE saturday 21 march, 10am strand park to anzac park
On Saturday 21 March, commemorative activities will take place across Australia to mark the conclusion of Operation Slipper, to recognise and commemorate the contribution and sacrifice of Australian troops who served in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Townsville will host a parade which will include up to 2,500 personnel and a fly over. This will be followed by a special commemorative service at ANZAC Park.
TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 3 councilworks Magnetic Island Waste Transfer Station
The first soil has been turned on the new Magnetic Island Waste Transfer Station. Construction began on the facility in January and it’s expected to be up and running later this year. Crews are working on widening West Point Road to make it safer for larger trucks to access the transfer station. These works are expected to finish in April, weather permitting. The facility is being built to replace the current Magnetic Island landfill which is expected to reach its capacity over the next few years. North Ward Stormwater Upgrade Peggy Banfield Park
Works in Ryan Street have kicked off under the $7 million upgrade to water and Residents are being asked to have their say about the long- stormwater infrastructure in North Ward. term vision for Peggy Banfield Park, located in Bushland Beach.
The street will be closed until June this year as council construction crews work to Throughout the consultation, community members will be increase the network’s capacity, helping to relieve some flooding in the suburb during given the opportunity to give their input into the Draft Peggy heavy rainfall, and increase water pressure in some areas. Banfield Park Master Plan. The advice provided by the community will be utilised to Associated works in Howitt Street between Rose and Mitchell Streets are also help shape the upcoming Peggy Banfield Park Upgrade expected to continue until June. works, which are proposed to commence in 2016.
Mount Louisa Reservoir
Construction on the new water reservoir at Mount
PO Box 1094, Townsville, 4810 Phone: 4772 3730, Fax. 4772 0566 Email [email protected] Louisa is reaching its final stages with the walls
PO Box 1094, Townsville, 4810 Phone: 4772 3730, Fax. 4772 0566 Email [email protected] on the structure almost complete. The 22.5 mega litre reservoir will boost the city’s water supply to Waterslide works support growth in the north and west corridors of begin in Northern Townsville. The project is due to finish in late July. beaches
Work to construct water slides at the Northern CBD Utilities Upgrade Beaches Leisure Centre has begun with the fun new additions to the existing pools expected to be up Work on the CBD Utilities Upgrade will commence water supply network to maintain water pressure to and running by mid-year. after Easter, following the appointment of a contractor the increased number of buildings,” Simon said. to build the new water reservoir on Echlin Street. The project – a three-way partnership between Work to the water supply and reticulation systems Townsville City Council, Stockland Development Pty Project Manager Simon Ormes said he was looking in the CBD will commence later in the year, with new Ltd and centre leasees Maria and Jon Sieben – will forward to the project getting under way. water infrastructure to be installed at the south end of involve the construction of two large slides, each The Strand and in Stanley, Ogden and Denham Streets. “We have been planning and undertaking the 28.7m in length and with a vertical drop of 3.2m, preliminary design for the CBD Utilities Upgrade installed in a specially constructed area within the project for nearly nine months,” he said. existing complex. “The new 30 megalitre water reservoir on Echlin Street As part of the project agreement, the council is will be an important water infrastructure addition to providing the site, the water slides and $323,000 in the city and will support the cities long-term plan to funding, Stockland is undertaking civil engineering accommodate a population of 30,000 people.” works and project management valued at $78,600 and JMS Aquatics is contributing water circulation “With the water supply network in parts of the CBD and disinfection equipment valued at $50,000. over 60 years old, it’s important that we upgrade the
4 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 The Waterfront A vision to bring New Townsville Jobs and Investment new opportunity to the CBD Program announced
Council will offer a second round of “This project will be Townsville’s most significant Imagine... a stroll along the banks of Ross incentives to attract new residential and retail waterfront redevelopment since The Strand. Creek while enjoying the natural waterline... development in the CBD. or cycling along Jezzine Barracks, The Strand, “It will make the most of our natural assets, and link The Townsville Jobs and Investment program 5.9km of waterfront land along Ross Creek in the CBD. then via a network of pathways to an inner will offer discounts on fees and charges as It will create a landmark city pathway that provides a city café... or experiencing an internationally well as relaxation on permitted construction continuous connection from the upper reaches of the hours and waivers on application fees for renowned headline act at the Integrated Ross River through the CBD to The Strand and Jezzine eligible developments, generating new jobs Stadium and Entertainment Centre... Barracks,” Cr Hill said. and investment. These are just some of the examples of the lifestyle Townsville City Council, in conjunction with the Port of on offer when the vision for ‘The Waterfront’ becomes Townsville and the Queensland Government, is currently Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said the scheme followed a reality. progressing the Draft Development Scheme for the area. on from the highly successful CBD Incentives Program and would have a cap of $5 million. The Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development Details about the exciting new precincts proposed for Area – ‘The Waterfront’ – was declared on 5 September The Waterfront will be released in the coming months, “By providing a stimulus for new projects 2014 and covers over 97 hectares, incorporating land on and the community will be invited to make comment. we’re supporting the construction industry both sides of Ross Creek adjacent to the CBD. and the work it will create for local tradies and Cr Hill said that the project was all about creating places suppliers,” Cr Hill said. The vision is for a dynamic, mixed use destination for people; to attract tourists, skilled workers and their that embeds tourism, culture, recreation and civic families to Townsville into the future. “Council’s original incentives program was life with residential, commercial and business use highly successful at securing a range of projects “I encourage residents to keep an eye out for the to embrace the natural assets of the waterfront and that may otherwise have not occurred because upcoming consultation opportunities, where they Townsville’s tropical climate. of the tough economic climate.” will be invited to view the Draft Development Scheme Townsville Mayor, Cr Jenny Hill said that Priority and make a written submission for consideration The original CBD Incentives Program, Development Areas were parcels of land within by Townsville City Council and the Queensland introduced in 2011, was credited with attracting Queensland identified for specific accelerated Government,” Cr Hill said. 15 projects including apartments, hotels and development with a focus on economic growth. commercial space worth around $270 million. Please see council’s website for more details. “The Waterfront represents an important opportunity For details, contact council's Economic for igniting investment in the CBD and for Townsville’s Development and Strategic Projects Unit future as a liveable, cultural, contemporary and vibrant on 1300 878 001 or investtownsville@ place to live,” Cr Hill said. townsville.qld.gov.au.
TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 5 Pools and Aquatics Are you looking to get fit or just cool down outdoors?
Townsville City Council has a number of pools, lagoons and beaches open to the public. Entry into the Riverway Lagoon, Strand Waterpark and Rockpool is free of charge. Charges apply to the following public pools: >> Kokoda Memorial Pool
>> Long Tan Memorial Pool >> Northern Beaches Leisure Centre concession 10 multi-visit pass There’s no time like the present! >> Tobruk Memorial Baths
Do you visit the pools often? Why not consider With over 300 days of sunshine a year, there are lots of reasons to make 10 multi-visit pass adult Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, Long Tan Memorial Pool, the most of getting out and active! Are you looking for fun, affordable buying a 10-visit multi-pass? Easy, convenient Tobruk Memorial Baths and Kokoda Memorial Pool. fitness options? The Get Active online events calendar allows you to and available at all pools now.
Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, Long Tobruk Memorial Tan Memorial Pool, search for affordable fitness options in one easy location. From Mums Baths and Kokoda Memorial Visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au for pool Pool. and Bubs Pilates, Zumba for Seniors, to Manlates... there’s a wide range opening hours and entry fees. of classes and fitness activities to choose from.
Visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au/community/active and Get Active Townsville! Get on board! Are you a physical recreation service provider or community group who provides community focused low cost classes or activities?
You could be eligible to be involved in the Get Active Townsville initiative.
Visit our website to find Keep your finger on the pulse out more. Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest news in the field of sport, fitness and recreation in our city! Visit the Active Update sign up page on our website to receive the latest news directly to your inbox. Active Update – Live the Life, will keep you up to date with events, tips, sport and recreation news, free events, and advice on keeping safe, your personal health, and all things exercise and fitness. Visit our website today to sign up!
Active Travel Townsville Guide Want to challenge yourself with a new walking track on Castle Hill, or plan a long ride along the Ross River? The new Active Travel Townsville guide allows you to plan your next walk, run, jog, bike, scooter or skateboard ride around our beautiful city. The guide is pocket sized and easy to use, so you can take it with you. The countdown is on! It’s almost time to open your calendar to April 1 and mark the start Grab a copy from Council’s Customer Service Centres, Libraries or download a copy at www.townsville.qld.gov.au. of the 30 ways in 30 days Challenge. We are encouraging the people of Townsville to set the goal of doing something active every day Get healthy and active with your travel during April. Friday 13 March is National Ride2School Day. Register to walk, ride, scoot We’ll provide tips, events and activities and you provide the action! or skate to school! There’ll be prizes up for grabs and plenty of low and no cost activities for all age groups and fitness levels. Use #getactivetsv and share your Visit www.bicyclenetwork. health and fitness snaps on our Townsville City Council Facebook page! com.au for more information or to register. 30 ways in 30 days is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, have a go and Get Active!
6 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 Walking Trails and Outdoor Spaces Take the path less travelled... and reach your 10,000 steps per day.
Visit www.10000steps.org.au for heaps of great information and to log your steps. Council offers a range of outdoor walking trails and paths including: >> Riverway Circuit >> Palmetum Botanic >> Rowes Bay to Pallarenda Gardens >> Ross River Parkway Alpins >> Dan Gleeson Memorial Grab your lie-low and get ready to watch movies on the Circuit Gardens big screen at Riverway Lagoon! >> Wetlands Circuit >> Magnetic Island >> Anderson Botanic Garden >> Townsville CBD Heritage Family flicks featuring soon include: and Cemetary Trails Circuit How to Train Your Dragon 2 at 7.15pm, Friday 20 March >> Jezzine Baracks Port to >> Castle Hill Rio 2 at 7.15pm, Friday 17 April Pallarenda Track >> Queens Gardens Entry is free and there are food explore an oasis and drink options available on the in the city night. For information visit council’s website or head to the Townsville Anderson Gardens, The Palmetum City Council Events Facebook page and Queens Gardens provide the to like and share with your friends! perfect setting to participate in a walk, run, jog or ride. See the hot pink lipstick palm avenue at the Palmetum, the World Cycad Garden at Anderson Gardens and the Buddha Free Swim Day Bamboo at Queens Gardens. Sunday 12 April 9am–3pm heritage trails Cool off with a day at one of Experience the city’s diversity of historical Townsville’s public pools! Entry architecture, lush tropical gardens and to Tobruk Memorial Baths, impressive array of natural attractions. The Kokoda Memorial Pool, Long Tan trails are a perfect way to see the city and Memorial Pool and the Northern learn about its rich history, architecture Beaches Leisure Centre will be and people. Allow half an hour for a brisk FREE for all to enjoy from 9am–3pm on Sunday 12 April. walk or longer for a leisurely stroll along the It’s a great opportunity to do some laps, have fun in the children’s Civic Pride or Early Townsville trails. Visit the aquatic playground, check out the facilities and learn more about Walking and Cycling Trails page at council’s swim classes available. website to download a brochure or pick For more information on the city’s pools and beaches visit the up a copy at the CityLibraries or Customer facilities and recreation page on our website or call 1300 878 001. Service Centres.
Outdoor Gyms Did you know we have outdoor fitness equipment available around town? Have a go on your own or get a group together – perfect for all ages and fitness levels. You’ll find outdoor gyms at these locations: >> Western Lions Park >> Soroptimist Park >> Sherriff Park >> The Strand
TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 7 > arts > culture experience it > events www.townsville.qld.gov.au Live 2015
march april may Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration 4 May, 5.30am anzac park
North Queensland Arts Awards 8 May, 6pm townsville civic theatre
Toad Day Out Flak 29 March, 8.30am–12pm 1–2 April, 8pm riverway townsville civic theatre
First Things First Riverway Sessions: Close to You 27 March, 8pm 10 April, 8pm riverway arts centre riverway arts centre
Diggers in the Nam Coppelia by Queensland Ballet Tim Page 16–17 May townsville civic theatre 17 April–7 June pinnacles gallery Heritage Day 17 May, 10am–2pm The Melbourne International west end park Comedy Festival Richard Lane Hervey Range 2013 [detail], acrylic on canvas, 75 x 100cm 23–24 April, 8pm townsville civic theatre WOW®, World of WearableArt™ The Intuitive Landscape Brought to you by Glencore Richard Lane Townsville Anzac Day Centenary 29 May–12 July 27 March–10 May perc tucker regional gallery perc tucker regional gallery 25 April, 5.30am Dawn Service strand park, jezzine barracks, anzac park Townsville Eco Fiesta Morning Melodies: On a Humorous Note 31 May, 9am–4pm queens gardens Find out more at 28–29 April www.townsville.qld.gov.au townsville civic theatre presenting partner Telstra Stores Townsville Townsville City Council Events
Savannahwriters’ voices up north Peter FitzSimons Judy Nunn
Peter FitzSimons is a columnist for the Sydney Judy Nunn’s career has been long, illustrious and Judy and Peter will bring their talents to Townsville for Morning Herald and Sun-Herald. He speaks four multifaceted. After combining her internationally the Savannah: Writers’ Voices up North Literary Festival. languages, has played rugby for Australia, co-hosted successful acting career with scriptwriting for The Festival, which will be held from 21–24 May, will radio shows with Mike Carlton and Doug Mulray, television and radio, Judy decided in the ‘90s to turn feature an eclectic line-up of writing workshops, panel interviewed famous people around the globe from her hand to prose. Her first three novels, The Glitter discussions, performance-based events, youth activities George Bush to Diego Maradona and written 25 best- Games, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively and many other low-cost and no-cost events. It’s a great selling books in genres of Biography and Memoir, in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became opportunity to meet acclaimed authors, illustrators, History and Sports. Peter is Australia’s biggest instant bestsellers, and the rest is history, quite poets and like-minded people who share a common selling non-fiction author for the last ten years. He literally in fact. She has since developed a love of interest in reading and writing. lives with his wife Lisa Wilkinson, and their three writing Australian historically-based fiction and her Visit council’s website for a full line- children in Sydney. fame as a novelist has spread through Europe where up of authors and presenters. she is widely published.
8 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 Overgrown allotments Let the rain do the work this wet season Overgrown property is unsightly maintained property is an effective and can be a nuisance and a crime prevention tool because danger to the community. Residents unkempt lawns gives the impression The wet season is here again and Townsville’s lawns are flourishing – have a responsibility to keep their that the property is unattended and which means it’s the perfect time to switch off your irrigation. properties neat and tidy to improve might be an ‘easy target’. the appearance of our city, remove Not only will your lawn love you for it as it will be stronger and healthier ‘Overgrown’ is defined as plants, places for vermin to breed, and but it will save you the risk of excess water fees. trees, weeds or grass that reduce health risks. protrude over public footpaths Your soil can hold moisture for a couple of weeks Lawns should be regularly mowed or lanes, or property which has after a good soaking, so don’t rush to turn and all yard waste including dry become unsightly due to lack of your irrigation back on. grass properly disposed of. A well- maintenance. It’s the perfect time to save on fertiliser too, because rain adds nutrients to our lawns. Using fertiliser during the wet wastes your money and time, plus OVERGROWN LAND it ends up down the >> Creates a visual eyesore drain, in our waterways >> Impedes the public’s access to footpaths and streets and on our reef. >> Obstructs traffic control devices posing a safety hazard to pedestrians and drivers Remember: water >> Can become a breeding ground for rats, mice, snakes, and in the wet twice a week in the season for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of dengue fever dry, never when it’s >> Can become a fire hazard in the dry season REPORT IT! wet. If you know of overgrown land in our community, contact Townsville City Council so that the problem can be addressed. It’s up to all residents to make our city a safe and pleasant place to live.
Are you bushfire prepared?
You don’t have to live in the bush to >> remove leaves from roof and gutters Queensland and clean up their yards be threatened by bushfire, just close >> clear the ground around the house and remove fire hazards. enough to be affected by burning of long dry grass, dead leaves and Visit the Rural Fire Services website material, embers and smoke. For branches or thick undergrowth at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au to find Queensland residents, that can be >> keep flammable materials and fuels out more about preparing your home just about anywhere. It’s time to get away from the house for potential bushfire threats. The the mower out and maintain your yard >> ensure all outside taps and hoses PREPARE.ACT.SURVIVE Information as we head into the drier months in are in working order Guide is full of information that will North Queensland. >> have a water source ready for putting help you to prepare your home and The Townsville area is traditionally out spot fires, and your family for bushfire season. It dry and it’s time to make sure your >> be aware of fire ban days. will help you make the decision to property isn’t overgrown and can stay or to leave and will outline the Rural Fire Service Queensland become a fire hazard. If you live in steps you need to take as a result of a rural area, particularly one which Local rural fire brigades patrol areas your decision. backs onto bushland, make sure you: across Townsville, and are on the look- Please take time to sit down with out for overgrown properties that can >> Don’t dump rubbish or garden your family and discuss your bushfire be a potential fire hazard. Residents waste (including lawn clippings) in survival plan and what steps you will in the Townsville area should follow bushland reserves – dry green waste take to this the guidelines of the Rural Fire Service PREPARE.ACT.SURVIVE is the perfect fuel for a bushfire bushfire season.
TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 9 Townsville Artist Market returns in 2015
Held at the beautiful Riverway 2015 dates are: Arts Centre, the Townsville Artist >> 18 April, 2pm–5pm Market provides local artists >> 20 June, 9am–12pm the opportunity to sell their >> 1 August, 9am–12pm products at a market solely (Strand Ephemera 2015, on The trading in handmade arts and Strand) craft goods. Including fashion, unique jewellery, home wares, >> 24 October, 9am–12pm one-of-a-kind gifts, homemade >> 5 December, 2pm–5pm food products and much more, there is something for everyone. The Townsville Artist Market is a holistic entertainment City Backdate event for families, employing local musicians and roaming The Alexandra Hotel, located in Flinders Street beside the (now) Perc performers and featuring art demonstrations and drop-in Tucker Gallery, opened for business on 28 January 1886. Contractors workshops for children. Smith and Fraser were commissioned by Charles Grimman to build the three storey hotel. Its first licensee was Grimman's son in law, Charles Seville Rowe, one of the original explorers of the Townsville area. The hotel was destroyed by fire on 16 June 1965. Alexandra House now occupies the site. These two photographs of the Hotel were taken in 1896 and ca. 1954.
Creek to Coral spreads to Canada
Nova Scotia and Townsville don’t have much in common weather-wise but we both share one thing – a love of our beaches.
Townsville City Council’s Creek to Coral program brought two schools together to care for their coastline, the Wulguru State School and the Ian Forsyth School, in Dartmouth, Canada.
The Australian students took part in National Water Week and the Great Canadian Shore-line Clean Up then filmed their efforts. The Wulguru students cleaned up a section of Pallarenda Beach and their Canadian counterparts cleaned their beach, Fisherman’s Cove.
The students shared their videos and celebrated caring for the biggest catchment of all, the world’s ocean.
The shared enthusiasm and passion in protecting our world’s oceans resulted in a combined 40kg of rubbish being removed from the world’s beaches. Congratulations to the students and teachers on a global effort! Classes 4G and 3/4Z Wulguru State School
10 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015 Townsville’s reputation is gaining momentum as the arts and cultural centre of North Queensland and 2015 will see the most impressive events calendar yet. The city and its surrounding areas will host an array of special events including an Australian exclusive, internationally acclaimed musicians, celebrations and commemorations offering the perfect excuse to immerse yourself in arts and culture. WOW®, WORLD OF WEARABLEART™ 29 May–12 July, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Free Townsville’s Perc Tucker Regional Gallery will be the exclusive Australian venue for the major international touring exhibition WOW®, World of WearableArt™ in 2015. Toeing the line between fashion and art installation, this New Zealand-born exhibition has wowed crowds for 25 years with its boundary-pushing creations. This international touring exhibition presents the very best of the WOW® permanent collection; exciting AV presentations of the Awards Show; and a ‘workroom’ where visitors can delve more deeply into the story of WOW®, try their hand at some wearable art design, and experiment with stage lighting.
A PERMANENT MARK: THE IMPACT OF TATTOO CULTURE ON CONTEMPORARY ART ONE HUNDRED AND 19 June–16 August, Pinnacles Gallery, Free ONE YEARS A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo 16–17 July, Jezzine Barracks, Free culture on contemporary art is a ground Over two nights, Queensland Music Festival STRAND EPHEMERA breaking exhibition that will explore and will commemorate the centenary of ANZAC reconcile how two distinct industries – with a moving performance celebrating the THE NORTH’S tattooing and contemporary art – are international music and local stories of World becoming increasingly interconnected. The War One. Featuring an original commission SCULPTURE FESTIVAL exhibition will display works by significant from leading composer Richard Mills, local, national and international tattoo Townsville’s 1 RAR Band will play alongside 31 July–9 August, The Strand. Free and contemporary artists that evidence internationally acclaimed Saxon Wind Strand Ephemera is North Queensland’s the crossover of styles, technology and Philharmonic and a specially-formed local premier biennial outdoor art exhibition techniques, themes and iconography. youth ensemble to pay tribute to those who held along the Strand. 2015 will present have laid down their lives for their country in the most significant developments in a poignant and uplifting open-air concert. Strand Ephemera’s history; building on both the event’s capacity to encourage and showcase the work of North Queensland’s talented artists, as well as enhancing its WANT MORE? reputation as a signature arts event. For the Coppélia, 16–17 May first time Strand Ephemera will align with Savannah: Writers' Voices up North the Australian Festival of Chamber Music Literary Festival, 21–24 May and a host of other Fringe Events will see Palm Creek Folk Festival, 5–8 June Townsville transformed into a hive of arts and Australian Festival of Chamber Music, 31 July–8 August cultural experiences to intrigue and delight Townsville Cultural Fest, 19–23 August residents and visitors alike. Country & Western: landscape re-imagined 1988-2013, 24 July–20 Sept Shawn Barber – Abstract Self Portrait 1, 2010 – 2012 Threefold: Webber/Hill/Huang Yi, 7–10 August
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More CONTACT COUNCIL Townsville City Council than just PO Box 1268 Townsville QLD 4810 sponsorship 1300 878 001 from 8am–5pm www.townsville.qld.gov.au Together Townsville continues “Telstra is excited to [email protected] to seek support for a number of partner with council 103 Walker Street, Townsville City initiatives that benefit our city and to deliver a number 86 Thuringowa Drive, call on organisations to come on of initiatives for seniors in our Townsville Thuringowa Central board. The program goes beyond community over the next 18 program and thank these Operating hours 8.30am–5pm traditional sponsorship and looks months. The partnership provides organisations for their support. Monday to Friday towards mutually beneficial and us with the opportunity to help Partnerships through Together long term strategic relationships that bridge the knowledge gap about Townsville help council to deliver contribute to our city’s lifestyle. NBN and to assist our senior COUNCIL AND more for our community – when community in learning about and STANDING Sponsorships like the one provided we combine resources; the results using new technologies,” said COMMITTEE by Telstra Stores Townsville for are better programs, events and Telstra Area General Manager for MEETINGS the Bookclub, Morning Melodies facilities for our city. North Queensland Rachel Cliffe. and Seniors Guide to Council >> Visit council’s website for an handbook not only offsets the cost Council would also like to welcome up-to-date list of dates and of the programs but provides an RID Australia, Quota Thuringowa times for council and standing committee opportunity for partners to engage International Inc., Pakmag, TOTTS meetings. at a local level. and Fantasea to the Together
Youth Hub at Riverway turns one
The Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local “We have worked with the young Youth Hub at Riverway will celebrate people of Townsville throughout the its first birthday this April, having whole planning, building and fit-out provided countless young people process to make sure it is the right access to services and opportunities fit and are now seeing the rewards on offer at the centre. of that work pay off by having such a great facility.” A key provision at the Youth Hub is the Headspace service, which has allowed Feedback from the young people and young people in Townsville access to their families has been positive, with free counselling and GP appointments, most people reporting they feel very as well as a range of group programs. comfortable within the space and it is easy to get to. Headspace Community Development Lead Kirsten Seymour said the The Youth Hub is supported by groups have a social or creative community partners including theme as way of engaging and the Rotary Clubs, the Headspace connecting young people with each Community Network and the volunteer other in a safe environment. Youth Reference Group. “They learn some life skills, meet new For more information on the Youth Hub people, have fun and contribute back call 4799 1799 or visit www.headspace. to our community,” she said. org.au, click on the ‘headspace centres’ tab and type in ‘Townsville’. Ms Seymour attributes the success of the Hub to the easily accessible, youth- friendly building located on the corner of Riverway Drive and Ross River Road opposite Willows Shopping Centre.
12 TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> MARCH 2015