2024

Auslan Storytimes launch at Townsville Citylibraries this Auslan Day

Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and their families in Townsville will be able to take part in Auslan Storytime events for the first time with a bilingual story session at Townsville Citylibraries  on Auslan Day.

Townsville’s new Councillors sworn in

Townsville City Council CEO Prins Ralston has officially sworn in the city’s new Council during a ceremony in front of their family and friends today.

Council prepares for hazard reduction burns

With the region’s extended wet season coming to an end, Townsville City Council will be conducting the first of its hazard reduction burns of the year later this week.

Council on the hunt for Eco Fiesta exhibitors

Exhibitors and market stall holders are being called on to register now to be part of the return of Council’s popular Eco Fiesta.

Council brings Yellow Crazy Ant info sessions to Bunnings

School holiday DIY-ers are being asked to be on the lookout for yellow creepy crawlies in and around their yards in any mulch, soil or construction materials.

NQ Field Days races into Reid Park

North Queensland’s popular biennial agricultural event, NQ Field Days is returning to Townsville this week with the support of Townsville City Council.

April king tide on the way

Council is urging residents in low lying areas to prepare for potential flooding due to a weekend of higher than usual tides from Friday.

Council takes flight with new bin chicken mascot

Townsville City Council soars into the future with a brand-new mascot – the mighty bin chicken.

Kids, pets to benefit from Reading To Pets sessions

Pets waiting for their furever homes at Council’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre will have children come into the centre to read to them with the Reading to Pets program.

Pink packs out stadium, brings economic boon to Townsville

Confetti has settled and concertgoers now have memories to last a lifetime following the phenomenal success of Pink’s epic Summer Carnival tour.

Ross River Dam gates may open for low volume release

Council has been monitoring dam levels and the forecast for continued wet weather for the city, including the Ross River Dam Catchment. Based on the rain received today the dam may reach levels that may activate the opening of the radial gates later today.

Film festival to create a Buzz around Eco Fiesta

Local content creator Sharynti Allan’s passion for the environment is what led her to enter Townsville City Council’s The Buzz film-making competition in 2022, and with the return of Council’s popular Eco Fiesta and The Buzz later this year, she can’t wait to dust off her camera to defend her first-place title.

Northern beaches to get hands dirty for tree planting day

Northern beaches residents are being urged to put their green thumbs to good use in planting more than 500 native trees, shrubs and coastal vines as part of Townsville City Council’s community tree planting day this Tuesday.

Townsville opens the doors for Pink’s concerts

Townsville City Council has opened the doors to Pink fans after installing three doorways across the city similar to the prop used by the popstar in her Summer Carnival concert.

Ross River Dam gates open for low volume release

Council continues to monitor Ross River Dam water levels and will commence a low volume operational release today to return the dam levels to 100 per cent.

Townsville Beats paves party path to Pink’s concert

Council is getting the party started ahead of Pink’s Summer Carnival concerts with Townsville Beats, a musician trail from The Strand to Central Park.

Register now for Anzac Day parades

Council and the RSL are calling on the community to register to pay their respects to the past and present veterans by taking part in this year’s Anzac Day Parade.

Townsville City Council offers six new same day approvals

Council is delivering service excellence with the introduction of six additional building application types to its same day approvals service.

Bookings open for free Doing Business with Council sessions

Businesses across Townsville can now book in to a free Doing Business with Council Safety Session to learn about the safety requirements needed to be a contractor to Council.

Council makes a splash with community grant

More than 200 swimmers will take part in the inaugural Lightning Swim Club open swim meet at the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre this Saturday.