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Council welcomes more than $3 million in funding

Published on 17 February 2026

Charters Towers Regional Council is thrilled to welcome an allocation of $3,083,942 from the Community Benefits Fund for the Water for Growth initiative.

Flying-Foxes and Council’s Role

Published on 17 February 2026

Flying-foxes play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They are essential pollinators and seed dispersers, helping regenerate native vegetation across Queensland, including eucalypts, melaleucas and bloodwoods.

Council update on World Theatre restoration

Published on 16 February 2026

The World Theatre has remained closed since February 2025 following significant water damage caused by the major weather event that impacted the region. The extent of the damage rendered the building unsafe; however, Council has since identified the underlying cause, completed detailed designs and restorations works are now well underway.

Why aren’t flying-foxes being relocated from Lissner Park right now?

Published on 09 February 2026

There are currently significant flowering events in melaleucas, eucalypts and bloodwoods across the region. With recent rain, pollination activity is at its peak, making this area highly attractive to flying-foxes.

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