A huge piece of equipment which removes invasive vegetation from about 115 hectares of the Ross River has been moved upstream to give rowers and recreational river users plenty of space for upcoming events.

Decades of Townsville City Council delivering high-quality ecological education tours has been recognised with the organisation being entered into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame.

The hugely popular PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie will be screened for free at Riverway Movie Nights.

Big-ticket developments could soon receive the proverbial red carpet treatment in Townsville, with Council targeting projects that deliver long-term economic, community and legacy benefits.

Townsville City Council has today called on the Prime Minister to reconsider proposed changes to national disaster recovery funding, warning the reforms would place an unsustainable burden on North Queensland communities.

Townsville City Council’s 2026–27 Budget sends a clear signal that the city is open for business.

After nearly a decade, Townsville City Council is bringing back tip vouchers - putting choice and cost-of-living relief back in the hands of residents.

Townsville City Council’s 2026–27 Budget delivers a back-to-basics approach, prioritising the everyday services residents rely on and expect.

Townsville City Council has adopted its 2026–27 Budget, delivering a responsible approach to global economic pressures while ensuring the city continues to function and move forward.

In January, I said I would return with an update once the design and business case for the Haughton Pipeline were complete.