2018

CBD Utilities Upgrade reaches next stage

The next stage of the CBD Utilities Upgrade begins next week, with works moving down to the end of Flinders Street West. Work crews will be installing a new water trunk main at the intersection of Flinders Street, Morris Street and Ingham Road from Monday 26 February.

Council targets mosquito breeding sites after rain

Council crews are out in force treating mosquito-prone areas after the heavy rainfalls this week.

Riverway skatepark improvements begin

Work to improve the shade sail structure over the Riverway Skatepark will begin tomorrow (Friday 23 February).

Chance to talk Commonwealth Games with Council and the Queensland Police

Residents are invited to come and meet Townsville City Council and the Queensland Police Service at pop-up stalls promoting community safety throughout the Commonwealth Games and beyond.

Open Invitation for Sunrise to broadcast and visit Townsville and Magnetic Island

An open invitation to Sam Armytage and David Koch for Sunrise to broadcast and visit Townsville and Magnetic Island from Mayor Cr Jenny Hill.

Excitement builds as art installation construction kicks off

Townsville’s biggest ever art installation is about to be installed at Strand Park next week to install 30 shipping containers that will be the centrepiece of Festival 2018.

Water infrastructure works postponed after severe storms

Critical works on the water main affecting services in Alligator Creek, Julago and Nome have been postponed following severe storms across Townsville.

Townsville family services on display at Early Years Expo

Townsville parents are encouraged to attend the first Early Years Expo being held at Townsville Stadium on Sunday, March 11.

Water infrastructure works may cause service disruption

Critical work on a water main will result in some water service interruptions to residents in Alligator Creek, Julago and Nome on Wednesday night.

Council’s strong finances backed by independent review

Townsville City Council’s long-term financial sustainability has been given a big tick by the Queensland Treasury Corporation.

International exhibition offers glimpse at manga’s evolution

A new internationally touring exhibition opens tonight at Perc Tucker Gallery, offering a unique glimpse at how manga has evolved throughout the centuries.

Gold Coast Suns v Geelong Cats tickets on sale now

Tickets for the Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Cats pre-season game are on sale now. The game will be held on March 4 at Riverway Stadium.

Kerbside collections off to a strong start

Residents have been taking advantage of the new kerbside hard waste collections with almost half of homes in Zone 1 leaving items out for collection.

Toolkits make it easier for artists to make their positive mark

Townsville artists and property owners will be able to add to the city’s growing street art collection with new toolkits approved by Council today.

Magnetic Island pets line up for free microchipping

Townsville City Council is offering Magnetic Island pet owners the chance to get their dogs and cats microchipped for free next weekend.

Kerbside collection kicks off in Condon and Rasmussen

Townsville Waste crews are hitting the streets in Condon and Rasmussen this week for the latest round of kerbside hard waste collections.

Reserve your spot to witness the magic of Festival 2018

Residents will be able to start reserving their seats for shows at the action-packed Festival 2018 when tickets become available on Monday 12 February 2018.

City signs on for digital transformation

Mayor Jenny Hill today signed an agreement with one of Asia’s largest consultancy powerhouses to transform the city into a world-class digital hub and create the jobs of the future.

New Pipeline Tender

The biggest tender for the $215 million water pipeline to guarantee Townsville’s water security will open on Saturday.

Council crews to return to Horseshoe Bay for restoration works

Townsville City Council crews are expected to return to Horseshoe Bay within the next two weeks to restore the foreshore from erosion damage.