2025

North Queensland’s ability to respond to whatever Mother Nature throws its way has been bolstered, with Townsville City Council securing funds through the Queensland Government’s SES Support Grant Program to provide the local SES with a brand new Toyota Hilux.

Four exhibitions celebrating culture and community will bring visual art, performance, sound, film and more to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery when they launch this Friday.

As Townsville’s high-risk weather season kicks into gear it’s important for all residents to know what to do before a disaster.

As Townsville’s high-risk weather season kicks into gear it’s important for all residents to know what to do before a disaster.

Townsville City Council is proud to support a local rowing club’s plans to grow its competitive edge, signing off on a five-year peppercorn lease extension just in time for the launch of a club membership drive.

Former Member for Hinchinbrook and advocate for Townsville and North Queensland, Nick Dametto has officially taken a declaration of office, being sworn in by Townsville City Council Chief Executive Officer Joe McCabe in a special Council meeting today.

Littlies and their loved ones are invited to “get messy” to help usher in the festive season, with Townsville’s Citylibraries next week hosting the final Messy Play session of the year at Freemason’s Pallarenda Park.

Works are underway to bring brand-new playground equipment to The Strand’s Sister Kenny Toddler Park following a huge round of feedback from residents.

One of this year’s biggest box office smashes is coming in hot to Riverway Movie Nights this Friday.

Townsville City Council has today adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report, reflecting the organisation’s ongoing commitment to growing Townsville.

After decades of sitting idle, the 4.5-hectare North Rail Yards site is finally seeing progress, with restoration of heritage buildings and site decontamination well underway.

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.