2025

Townsville City Council has proven what’s possible with a little “next life thinking”, turning a weed-infested suburban drain into a thriving waterway ecosystem and nabbing a national sustainability award in the process.

Drivers will be able to park their ute, sedan or even a sleigh for free in all 2P parking spots in the Townsville city centre this December.

Works to erect a new timber fence alongside Lakeside Drive will commence this week, improving privacy and reducing traffic noise along the busy road.

A local non-for-profit, with a focus on providing practical and compassionate support to individuals and families in the Townsville community facing financial hardship, will headline the 2025 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

It’s your last chance to apply for $1000 for your not-for-profit organisation to host an event to celebrate this festive season.

Pinnacles Gallery has been taken over by an explosion of colour with The Children’s Sensorium touring exhibition arriving in Townsville.

Townsville’s beloved Tip Shop is returning in a big way, with Townsville City Council locking in Australia’s largest waste management Social Enterprise – Outlook Australia to operate the Hervey Range facility.

Townsville will come together next Tuesday to remember the fallen and honour the brave at Remembrance Day events across the city.

Christmas has come early for The Stable with Council approving a $25,000 grant to bring the much-loved festival to Cluden this December.

Six inner-city buildings, including the former Masonic Temple, Sturt St Event Cinemas and Citilink Building, will be renewed with the support of Townsville City Council following the awarding of this year’s Improving Building Facades program grants.

The bustling Upper Ross Men’s Shed’s plans to expand are a step closer after the group secured a 10-year peppercorn lease extension from Townsville City Council.

As temperatures rise across North Queensland, stinger nets will be re-installed at some of Townsville’s most popular beaches from today to help protect swimmers from marine stingers during the warmer months.

Preserving cultural history, sharing personal trials and triumphs and empowering like-minded women to connect is being made possible through the art of podcasting thanks to Townsville Citylibraries’ award-winning Deadly Digital workshops.

Gather the knowledge and tools you need to be prepared for all types of disasters at this Sunday’s Get Ready Townsville event.

Picnic Bay’s foreshore has received a vibrant upgrade with the completion of a new architecturally designed public amenities block, replacing the more than 40-year-old structure with a modern, accessible facility that reflects the natural beauty of Magnetic Island.

The best of North Queensland’s sporting talent was celebrated in style on Saturday night as the 35th Annual North Queensland Sportstar Awards returned to Townsville for the first time in nearly a decade.

A boardwalk named in the honour of a late rugby league legend James "Jim" Paterson (Pato) has officially opened, with Townsville City Council proud to recognise Pato’s significant contribution to the game.

Townsville Citylibraries has walked away from the Queensland Public Libraries Association (QPLA) Awards with three top accolades for its service and programs across the city.

Councils from across North and Far North Queensland have converged on Townsville to expand their disaster communications skills.

The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal is back in 2025, and Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney is calling on local charities and organisations to register their interest to headline this year’s appeal.