2024

Black River Yellow Crazy Ant treatment underway

More than 800 hectares of land will be treated by helicopter this week at Black River as Council takes on the fight against Yellow Crazy Ants in the northern suburb.

Recycle Mate sorting guide, app launches for Townsville users

Trash the excuse of not knowing how to recycle properly in Townsville by using the new Recycle Mate app.

Castle Hill closure an opportunity to explore Townsville’s outdoor hidden gems

Castle Hill walkers are being encouraged to discover more of their backyard during the Hill’s yearly maintenance closure from Monday.

Marabou Park ignites community spirit

A more visible location, upgraded security features and a disk golf course are among the additions of a major park upgrade in Annandale.

TCC urges responsible pet ownership as animal intake rises

Council is urging residents to practice responsible pet ownership following its Animal Care and Adoption Centre receiving more than 220 lost pets since the start of the month.

Council shares the dignity

Council staff have donated more than 300 hygiene products to help people at risk of domestic violence, homelessness or poverty.

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.