2023

Keep your pet safe during NYE

Take on a few tips and tricks to keep your pets happy and safe this New Year’s Eve as Townsville rings in 2024 with two rounds of firework shows.

Ring in 2024 with TCC’s NYE celebrations

Eagle rock your way into 2024 with Townsville’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, including a free live performance headlined by Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks at Strand Park.

Millions of bins emptied in Townsville in 2023

Council’s 27 sidearm waste trucks have lifted more than 3.5 million bins across the city this year.

Recycle right this Christmas

Give the environment the gift of recycling your wrapping paper this Christmas.

Stay food safe this Christmas with TCC tips

Make sure you’re having a safe and healthy Christmas by following food safety guidelines this festive season.

Christmas made brighter with Mayor’s Christmas Appeal donations

In the spirit of giving, more than $100,000 is being donated from the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to community groups to help victims of domestic and family violence during the Christmas period.

Council teams to keep city running during Christmas, New Year break

Dedicated community members are helping to keep Townsville running smoothly this festive season by working across areas like waste collection and customer service.

Council releases audit reports into community safety

Townsville’s safe night precinct could be expanded to take in more area up to Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Council delivers for active transport network in 2023

Almost 14,000km of roads and cycling pathways across Townsville have been freshly line marked this year as Townsville City Council cements its commitment to maintaining an active transport network linking the city.

Water safety essential for Townsville this Christmas

Townsville residents are being urged to brush up on their water safety practices as blow-up pools and slip-and-slides get pulled out of the shed this festive season.

Council updates graffiti policy

Townsville City Council will have two dedicated painters to clean up graffiti across the city.

Townsville arts bolstered by RADF funding

Six Townsville artists and arts groups will receive crucial funding towards their work thanks to the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

TCC grants support community ahead of Christmas

Council is proudly providing support to a range of community groups ahead of Christmas through its Grants and Partnerships Program.

Community encouraged to rein in water use as blue-green algae levels surge

Blue-green algae levels at Ross River Dam have increased by more than 300 per cent during the past five months.

Citylibraries loans almost 600,000 items in 2023

More than half a million items have made their way from Citylibraries to the Townsville community this year, with Bluey ranking among the most pup-ular loans in 2023.

TLDMG encourages residents to finalise emergency weather plans

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is continuing to monitor the recently formed Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

NAFA has positive impact on local economy

The 2023 North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) had a $5.9 million direct impact to Townsville’s economy.

Residents urged to treasure Townsville, not trash it

The power to stop damage to Townsville’s natural environment is in your hands.

Council makes a splash with free pool entry

Enjoy some fun in the sun this festive season as Townsville City Council throws open the doors at the city’s public pools for free until 24 December 2023.

Community invited to Tropical Tree Day

Take part in Tropical Tree Day this Sunday to plant native tree species ahead of the wet season.