Swimmers heading to the beach to cool down this summer will have extra protection from marine stingers as nets are installed at the city’s most popular beaches this week.

Townsville’s popular Mount Louisa Walking Track will temporarily close next week to help unlock more housing in the Cosgrove development through the construction of a new intersection at the corner of Bayswater Road and Weston Street.

The Townsville Fire are setting their sights on a sixth WNBL Championship with a new flag ready to be hoisted at Council’s University Road roundabout flagpole.

Townsville City Council has today endorsed the 2026/27 Annual Operational Plan for Townsville Enterprise Ltd (TEL), paving the way for the delivery of key economic development, destination marketing and major event initiatives to the benefit of

Council is calling on residents to pull on a pair of gloves and roll up their sleeves for the Great Barrier Reef Clean-Up at Bushland Beach Park on Saturday 24 October 2026 between 8:30am and 10:30am.

As temperatures rise across North Queensland, stinger nets will be re-installed at some of Townsville’s most popular beaches from today to help protect swimmers from marine stingers during the warmer months.

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto has announced the 2026 Mayor’s Charity Gala will be held at The Ville Resort-Casino on Saturday 21 November 2026, with all funds raised supporting the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

With the 2026/27 WNBL season officially tipping off this week, Townsville City Council is backing local legends and five-time WNBL champions, the Townsville Fire as a principal partners for the next three years.

The exhibition showcases nine artworks by pioneering Australian new media artists Tim and Mic Gruchy, blending art, technology and immersive storytelling to explore themes including nature, artificial intelligence, perception and identity.

A memorial bench overlooking the pond at Anderson Gardens now stands as a lasting tribute to the late Jenny Sebba, recognising her extraordinary contribution to the Townsville community and her lifelong passion for the natural environment.