Welcome to Townsville

Originally conceived by the North Queensland Potters Association, these awards have continued to flourish through Townsville City Gallery's partnership with the Potters Association. The 2026 biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards are on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 19 September 2026 – 17 January 2027.

Townsville is open for business, offering grants and waivers to projects that will help shape our city. The new City Activation and Housing Incentive Policy is designed to spark investment, activate development and bring fresh energy to our city and suburbs. Council is backing projects that increase housing, enhance our CBD and bring new ideas to life.

Artists are invited to submit concepts that will form the North’s premier pop-up public art festival. Spark imagination & wonder, with artworks that celebrate Queensland’s unique stories – creating connection & lasting inspiration. Entries close: 10am, Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Council's waste facilities charge by load size, not vehicle size. Sort your load before you visit the tip and use no-charge drop off points for green waste and recyclables to help reduce the size and cost of your final load.