With heavy rain continuing to fall across the Townsville region, the Ross River Dam is likely to hit 100 percent in the next 12 to 24 hours, triggering the radial gates to automatically open by 0.25 metres for a controlled release.

Townsville City Council has made further changes to tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebrations due to current weather conditions and a severe weather warning for the region.

Townsville City Council advises that due to current weather conditions, some planned New Year’s Eve events have been cancelled.

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group will remain at Alert as a flood watch continues for North Queensland due to a slow-moving monsoon trough making its way down the Queensland coast.

Townsville residents are urged to stay informed and prepared as severe weather approaches.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Flood Watch for parts of North-Western Queensland and the Northeast Tropical Coast, including the Townsville region.

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of king tides expected from Thursday January 1.

Townsville City Council is calling on residents to help keep the city’s incredible network of more than 300 parks and open spaces clean and welcoming for everyone.

Townsville will come alive this New Year’s Eve with spectacular fireworks set to light up the night sky - but before we celebrate, Townsville City Council is reminding pet owners to plan for their furry friends.

Townsville City Council’s operations will be kept running by a group of dedicated employees working in areas like customer service, waste, and animal care these holidays.