2018

New Animal Management Reference Group to be set up

Townsville City Council’s Community Health and Environment Committee recommended the Animal Management Reference Group’s Terms of Reference be approved.

New draft guidelines for animal adoption

Townsville City Council’s Community Health and Environment Committee recommended draft guidelines for impounded animals be approved.

Townsville City Council Receives Minister’s Multicultural Award

Mayor Jenny Hill has congratulated the Council team that won a 2018 Queensland Multicultural Award.

Homeowners invited to learn about Queensland Government’s Household Resilience Program

Townsville City Council is hosting information sessions for homeowners this Wednesday and Thursday to provide information on how to apply for funding to improve the resilience to their homes against cyclones.

Council training the city’s next generation of workers

Townsville City Council is hiring dozens more trainees to boost front-line services as part of the organisation’s continued transformation.

Put a spring in your step these School Holidays

The 2018 Spring Edition School Holiday Guide is packed to the brim full of activities and ideas to keep families and kids of all ages entertained these school holidays.

School art program teaches students about recycling

Townsville City Council has partnered with a local artist to deliver an educational art program on recycling to schools.

Statement from the Mayor of Townsville

Townsville City Council welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Australian Government will invest $75 million towards the Townsville Port Expansion Project.

CBD Utilities Upgrade reaches 300 job milestone

Townsville City Council’s CBD Utilities Upgrade has reached another milestone – with the project recently providing its 300th job for the community.

Second Welcoming Babies and Early Years Expo for 2018 being held this weekend!

Townsville City Council is losing sleep due to the excitement of hosting the second Early Years Expo of 2018 being held this Sunday.

Time to stand up, show up, CLEAN UP for the North!

Townsville City Council is calling upon local residents to stand up, show up and help clean up Townsville in a bid to rid the city of rubbish during the Great Northern Clean Up happening this weekend.

CityLibraries most borrowed books

To celebrate Townsville CityLibraries 80th birthday, Townsville City Council has looked back at the most borrowed books over the past 80 years.

Strand Rock Pool closed

The Strand Rock Pool is closed until further notice, following the detection of an algal bloom in the bay.

Townsville’s water pipeline – on track

Another key milestone on Townsville’s water pipeline project has been reached, with work starting on the first access tracks.

Statement from the Mayor of Townsville

Townsville City Council’s new debt policy saved rate payers almost $500,000 last financial year.

RADF Committee Applications close Friday

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is looking for applications for new committee members.

Controlled burn at Town Common

Weather permitting –  controlled burning for environmental restoration and to improve flood mitigation at Town Common will begin tomorrow.

Seniors of the Year honoured at annual luncheon

Two local residents have been recognised with Senior of the Year awards for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Corcoran Park Grand Opening!

Townsville residents are invited to celebrate the newly upgraded Corcoran Park at Hermit Park with a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, 25 August.

Queensland charges ahead with Townsville battery project

Joint statement with Queensland Government - Townsville is one step closer to having a $2 billion lithium-ion battery factory creating hundreds of new jobs following today’s signing of an assistance agreement between the Queensland Government and an international consortium.