2024

Townsville grassroot ‘creatives’ urged to have their say

Townsville’s creative minds are being called on to contribute to the city’s new arts and culture plan.

Council hands over land to North Rail Yards development

Redevelopment plans for the historical North Rail Yards have reached a key milestone, with Council moving to transfer land to the company leading the project, North Rail Yard Developments Ltd.

Council supports 2024 Supercars

Council has confirmed its support for the city’s 2024 Supercar event from 5-7 July and will progress future agreement negotiations post the 2024 event.

Grants and Partnerships boost Townsville events, organisations

Council is throwing its support behind local events through its Grants and Partnerships Program as it furthers the city’s reputation as the events capital of Northern Australia.

Community asked to conserve water usage during pipeline connection

Council is asking residents to focus on conserving their water usage over the next month, as a major water project nears completion.

Ceramicists invited to enter into prestigious awards

Ceramicists from across Australia are now invited to compete for a major acquisitive prize of $10,000 in the North Queensland Ceramic Awards.

Conserve water Cungulla

Council crews are continuing investigations this morning into a possible broken water main leading into the suburb of Cungulla.

Council opens the doors to savvy savings at Sustainability Centre open day

Council is throwing open the doors for residents to learn ways to make their houses and gardens more environmentally efficient, effective and cost less to run at Council's Sustainability Centre.

Memorial offers solace ahead of Mother’s Day

Join Townsville City Council at Belgian Gardens Cemetery for a special memorial event for those who have lost mothers, mother figures, or children ahead of Mother’s Day.

Ant treatment to go sky high

Council will be taking to the sky as they complete their routine treatment targeting Yellow Crazy Ants at Alligator Creek and Julago on Friday.

North Rail Yards project gathers steam

Townsville’s North Rail Yards project continues to gather steam, with the appointment of three new directors and the conclusion of expressions of interest for development proposals.

Cowboys partner with Council to save-water

Townsville City Council has scored big-time, partnering with North Queensland Toyota Cowboys in their recent education campaign, setting their sights on the city’s long-term water conservation.

Tate Adams’ works on show at Pinnacles Gallery

Renowned Townsville artist and arts teacher Tate Adams’ large-scale gouache paintings and prints are being celebrated with the new exhibition In Black & White at Pinnacles Gallery.

Rumble Roadshow skates into Townsville

Townsville skaters could be kicking it with some of the best as they’re treated to a Rumble Roadshow in suburbs throughout Townsville this weekend as part of Council’s Get Active Outdoors program.

Thuringowa Park upgrade works underway

Another Townsville park is undergoing a makeover with construction well underway on a new playground for Thuringowa Park.

Funding boost for local community organisations

Townsville community organisations have received a funding boost through Townsville City Council’s Grants and Partnerships Program.

Brisbane artist makes Townsville return with PTRG exhibition

Brisbane-based artist Bruce Reynolds is making his return to Townsville with his touring exhibition How Soon Is Now?

Reusables rebate opens to Townsville residents

Residents across Townsville will be able to secure up to $200 back on their reusable nappies and $100 back for reusable menstrual and incontinence products as part of Council’s reusables rebate program.

Townsville Region achieves globally recognised tourism sustainability certification

The Townsville region has met globally recognised sustainability standards to achieve ECO Destination Certification at the Nature Tourism level with Ecotourism Australia.

Ogden street art revived

One of Townsville’s most extensive and loved pieces of street art has received a new lease of life, with Brisbane-based street artist Leans touching up his original mural after almost seven years.