2020

Artists invited to apply for new Street Art Trail opportunities

Townsville City Council is calling all street artists to add a splash of colour to the city centre by nominating to have their work form part of Townsville’s Street Art Trail.

Learn the ins and outs of recycling at Council’s Recycling Open Day

Find out what happens to your recycling beyond your bin at next Saturday’s Recycling Open Day.

Have Your Say Townsville proves popular

Townsville residents have embraced a community consultation platform that is giving them a better way to communicate with Townsville City Council.

Council installs mobile CCTV at Bushland Beach

Two mobile CCTV trailers have been placed at Bushland Beach thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Townsville City Council and the Queensland Police Service (QPS).

Council’s e-permit system is live now

The first North Queensland Cowboys home game at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium is fast approaching and Townsville City Council is reminding residents living near the stadium to sign up for their free parking permits now.

Wet weather expected this week

Townsville City Council is continuing to monitor weather updates and dam levels in preparation for the expected wet weather throughout the week.

UPDATE: Burst water main, Charters Towers Road

Townsville City Council continues to work to repair damage caused by a burst water main on Charters Towers Road near the intersection with Bowen Road.

Apply now for Townsville City Council’s Choice Pathways program

Grade 11 students wanting to get a head start on their careers are being invited to take part in Townsville City Council’s Choice Pathways school to work program.

Last chance to have your say on RV and camping strategy

Members of the public interested in providing feedback on Townsville City Council’s recreational vehicle (RV) and camping strategy still have until Monday 9 March to have their say.

Free talk as part of architecture festival

American architect Erik L'Heureux will give a free talk next Wednesday (March 11) at CityLibraries Thuringowa Central as part of the Asia Pacific Architecture Festival.

Townsville to host Champions Cup game

Townsville City Council is proud to partner with the Queensland Government and TEG Live to bring world-class soccer to Queensland Country Bank Stadium in July.

King tides expected from this weekend

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of the king tides expected from this weekend.

Register now for Anzac Day parade

Community organisations and schools are encouraged to register their participation in this year’s Anzac Day parades in Townsville and Thuringowa.

Roll up your sleeves for this weekend’s Clean Up Australia Day event

Join Townsville City Council for the 30th annual Clean Up Australia Day to help transform Rowes Bay this weekend.

Last chance to sign up for this year’s Northern Fringe Festival

Townsville City Council is calling on artists and venues to get their registrations for the Northern Fringe Festival in by this Saturday.

Game programmers testing mega games console

Townsville’s brightest young computer game programmers are testing a mega games console that will be installed in Flinders Street next month as part of the city’s Smart Precinct strategy.

Vendors urged to register interest for this year’s Pet Expo

Food vendors, exhibitors and suppliers are invited to apply to take part in the Townsville Pet Expo, now in a brand new location.

High level of interest in opening Ross River Dam to commercial and recreational use

A Townsville City Council survey regarding the opening of Ross River Dam to commercial and recreational use has attracted a high level of interest from the community.

Mosquito treatments to begin tomorrow

Townsville City Council crews will be conducting city-wide mosquito treatments following the rainfall over the weekend.

Get in quick to perform at Festival of One Act Plays

North Queensland actors and directors are being urged to get their registrations in for Townsville’s biennial Festival of One Act Plays (FOOAP).