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2026 Australia Day Award Recipients

Published on 27 January 2026

We are proud to recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals and organisations who make a remarkable difference in the Charters Towers community. This year’s Australia Day Award nominees reflect the strength, generosity and spirit of our region - from cultural contribution and sporting excellence to community connection and leadership.

Council welcomes the 2026 Australia Day Ambassador Paula Pool

Published on 23 January 2026

Charters Towers Regional Council is delighted to announce Paula Pool as the Australia Day Ambassador for the 2026 celebrations.
Paula Pool is the director and co-founder of Fuel for Schools, a transformative initiative designed to address food insecurity among school children and to encourage them to attend school.

Excelsior Library – Trial of Revised Opening Hours

Published on 22 December 2025

Charters Towers Regional Council advises that the Excelsior Library will be trialling revised opening hours for a period of six (6) months, commencing Monday, 12 January 2026.

$8 Million Secured to Kickstart Charters Towers Water Upgrades

Published on 18 December 2025

Charters Towers Regional Council is proud to announce they have successfully secured $8 million in funding for Packages 1 and 2 of the Water for Growth Project.

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