2017

Grants offer financial support to community

Townsville City Council is encouraging community groups and individuals seeking financial assistance through sponsorship to apply for the next round of funding which opened today.

Lifestyle expo and luncheon puts seniors in the spotlight

Townsville City Council is gearing up for a week of celebrations to recognise the city’s senior residents.

Excitement builds as Strand Ephemera artworks are installed

Installation for this year’s Strand Ephemera, the North's Sculpture Festival is underway with artworks from local, national and international artists going up this week in preparation for the launch this Friday, July 28.

Major drainage upgrade set to commence on Ingham Rd

Townsville City Council will begin work on Monday to increase the stormwater drainage capacity in West End with the installation of pipes under Ingham Rd.

Free Riverway movie this Friday

Looking for something for the whole family to do on Friday night?

Nominations open for Seniors Awards 2017

Townsville residents are urged to nominate a senior citizen who has contributed to the wellbeing of the Townsville community.

City's history on display at Heritage Day

Take a step back in time this weekend for Townsville City Council’s Heritage Day.

Pipeline repair update

Water service interrupted in Julago, Nome and Alligator Creek until 10am today, 14 July 2017.

Beauty of Australia at the core of two new exhibitions

Two new exhibitions will open at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery this weekend.

Second night for pipeline repairs

Water to Julago, Nome and the greater Alligator Creek area will be interrupted for a second night tomorrow night as crews repair a leaking water main.

Strand walking trail offers insight into city's past

Townsville City Council is building on its existing app, Townsville Tours and Trails, with the launch of A Stroll Along The Strand.

Queen's Garden aviary upgrade to go ahead

The aviary at Queens Gardens is set for a major upgrade after council’s Infrastructure Services Committee today agreed to undertake a master plan for the historic site.

Planned shutdown for water main repairs

Water supply in Julago, Nome and the greater Alligator Creek area will be interrupted after 10 pm tonight to allow Townsville Water crews to repair a leak in a major water main in Southwood Road.

New recreation park for people to love like Castle Hill

Townsville’s love affair with Castle Hill is behind a new plan to open Mount Louisa to recreational users.

New focus for city market

Growing the city’s market scene into a major regional attraction for locals and tourists is a key condition of a tender agreement for the new operator of the Flinders Street markets.

Super event gets V8 party into gear

Supercar fans will get the chance to meet their heroes when the Townsville 400 Super Welcome returns to Riverway on Thursday (July 6).

Mayor welcomes water taskforce report

Mayor Cr Jenny Hill today welcomed the release of The Townsville Water Security Taskforce interim report and the list of recommendations that pave the way for the city’s long-term water security.

New CCTV control room boosts capacity

Townsville City Council’s CCTV surveillance capabilities have received a boost with the move to a new, larger control room at the city’s Garbutt Depot.

Council backs land offer for battery factory proposal

Townsville has increased the stakes to secure a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plant and thousands of new jobs with a land offer that will deliver a major return for ratepayers.

Development entity to spur city’s economic activation

Townsville City Council has approved the creation of a development corporation to unlock council owned land for development and economic activation.