I WOULD like to extend a warm welcome to all the Defence Force members and their families who have been posted to Townsville for the first time , or who may be returning for another stint in the tropical north . For those of you who have moved to Townsville with new-borns , or , are soon to give birth , I invite you to attend the Welcoming Babies Ceremony on Sunday , February 12 , at Townsville Stadium , Murray Lyons Crescent , Annandale . The ceremony will provide an opportunity to get information about parents ’ groups and day care centres and stalls will also be set up for all your baby ’ s needs . See council ’ s website for more details here . ❑ ❑ ❑
Our Australia Day celebrations were again a huge success this |
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CITYDESK year , thanks to the support provided by 4Regt RAA with the 21-gun salute , 1RAR for the Royal Guard , that was proudly inspected by the Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey , and the Air Force for the flypast .
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The city looks green at the moment thanks to some recent rain , but we are in drought following two failed wet seasons . To those that are new to the city , Level 3 water restrictions are in place and this will affect those of you who live off-base . Only handheld watering is allowed under Level 3 restrictions – no sprinklers or irrigation systems . Anybody living in evennumbered houses can water |
Mayor Jenny Hill greets Governor Paul de Jersey
between 6am and 7am and between 6pm and 7pm on Tuesday and Saturday – and odd-numbered houses can water between 6am and 7am and between 6pm and 7pm on Wednesday and Sunday . For more information about water restrictions , please go to the council website .
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MANY of you are far away from family and to help you get established , I encourage you to check out the |
Townsville City Council ’ s Community Information Centre directory here . The directory contains a lot of information about different clubs and groups . No matter what your hobby is , I am sure you will find a club to satisfy your interest and provide opportunities to meet new people .
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IT will be another big year for the city - keep an eye on this column or check the council ’ s website for details of upcoming events .
– Mayor Jenny Hill
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