Planning renovations around the house this summer? There are local and state laws to ensure your handywork doesn't pollute our rivers, creeks and beaches. Make sure cement, paint, sand and rubbish don't end up in the stormwater drain. You're responsible for the pollutants that run off your property - help keep Townsville's waterways clean and healthy. Read more ...

The draft Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Technical Design Guidelines for the Coastal Dry Tropics (Townsville) have been developed to meet the needs of Council, industry and our community for the promotion of best practice design and construction of WSUD treatment systems. Have your say about the latest technical guidelines for WSUD. Read more ...

Register your baby now for the Welcoming Babies Ceremony to be held on Australia Day. Babies must be aged under 13 months and be residents of Townsville to be eligible. Registrations close on December 21 and are limited to 150 babies, so get in quickly. Read more ...

The wet season is fast approaching and now is the time to prepare your home. Plan ahead for rain and localised flooding by cleaning out roof gutters and downpipes, trimming tree branches close to your roof and inspecting your roof for potential leaks. Read more ...

It s mozzie season, and controlling breeding sites around your house is up to YOU! Mozzies spread disease such as dengue and Ross River Fever. Council has a program for controlling mosquito breeding on Council owned land, but you should start weekly checks around your home and yard now to regularly remove anything that holds water. Read more ...

Click on this link to find out where road works and road closures are in place. You can also report a pothole or lodge a road maintenance request. Read more ...