2023

Council calls out disrespectful behaviour to team members

Townsville City Council is taking a hard line on abuse to its team members with the launch of its new Respect to Staff campaign.

New exhibition launches at Pinnacles Gallery

Join the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Manager Indigenous Programs Matt Poll at the official launch and floor talk for Mariw Minaral (Spiritual Patterns) at Pinnacles Gallery today.

Council approves plan for Ross River Dam

Townsville’s fishing enthusiasts could soon be able to throw a line into Ross River Dam after Council voted to open it for recreational purposes.

Christmas by the Beach marks start of Townsville’s festive celebrations

Thousands of people are expected to flock to The Strand tomorrow afternoon for Council’s first Christmas by the Beach event.

Spotlight on youth at Townsville Civic Theatre

Young people across Townsville have flexed their creative muscles at Townsville Civic Theatre throughout 2023 by gracing the stage in thirty-eight local youth performances and enjoying five touring productions.

TLDMG meet for Exercise Atlantis

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has been put through its paces responding to a significant weather event impacting the city.

Bargain hunters all hail the Garage Sale Trail

It is the last weekend for Townsville’s thrifty shoppers to grab a bargain as part of the 2023 Garage Sale Trail.

Two-hour free parking returns to Townsville city centre

Make your shopping, celebrations and catch-ups in the Townsville city centre easier this Christmas with free two-hour parking for the month of December.

Another elite sporting event confirmed for Townsville

Townsville is the elite sports capital of Northern Australia after securing the rights to host game three of next year’s Women’s State of Origin clash.

Submissions open for School Holiday Guide

It’s time for organisations to get their submissions in for Townsville City Council’s School Holiday Guide ahead of the December holidays.

Nominate a young local hero for the 2024 Australia Day Awards

Time is running out to nominate a deserving young Townsville local for the 2024 Australia Day Awards.

Riverway activation increases public safety

Community safety incidents have dropped by 66 per cent at Riverway since the opening of the new Citylibraries Riverway building.

Council’s ACAC now open seven days a week

Townsville’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre (ACAC) is trialling Sunday trading to give residents more of an opportunity to become paw-rents.

Council takes to the sky to tackle Yellow Crazy Ants

Council has started treating more than 500 hectares of land for Yellow Crazy Ants.

Council launches updated Grants and Partnerships program

Townsville City Council has revamped the way it delivers grants and partnerships to make applications easier for residents, community groups and event organisers.

Plenty on across Townsville during November

Get amped for an action-packed November with activities, workshops, exhibitions and more on for free in Townsville this month.

Get Ready Townsville returns this Sunday

With the wet season just around the corner, Council is calling on the community to get ready for whatever mother nature throws our way with the annual Get Ready Townsville event.

Art expert takes on Council’s galleries gig

One of Australia’s most renowned artistic leaders will be taking the reins as Townsville City Council’s new galleries director.

Lansdown attracts leading renewable energy infrastructure investor

A leading global renewable energy infrastructure investor has been allocated a major parcel of land at the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct.

Council backs Stable at Riverway for another year

Council has thrown its support behind one of the city’s most iconic events, after granting $50,000 towards Stable at Riverway.