2025

Community to honour fathers at Council event

Townsville City Council is inviting the Townsville community to come together for the Father’s Day Memorial this Saturday, from 8:30am to 10am at Belgian Gardens Cemetery.

A statement regarding Council’s ongoing Certified Agreement negotiations

Statement is attributable to a Townsville City Council spokespersonTownsville City Council has been negotiating its three certified agreements since March, with protected industrial action over the past 10 weeks significantly affecting community services. While Council respects employees’ rights to strike and participate in work bans, it will now exercise its own rights under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld), locking out staff for 48 hours if they participate in further industrial action in the coming days.

Repeat rose thefts are thorn in Council’s side

Townsville City Council workers are being left frustrated as thieves repeatedly steal roses, including entire rose bushes, from Queens Gardens.

Artists invited to perform at new micro-festival

Musicians, dancers and street performers can submit their expressions of interest now to take part in a micro-festival in the heart of Townsville.

Hospital patients get sneak peek ahead of STEM Faire

Children staying at Townsville University Hospital and Ronald McDonald House have been given a special sneak peek at the activities on offer at this Saturday’s Townsville STEM Faire.

Council calls for Carols cast

A casting call has gone out for Townsville performers to dazzle a crowd of around 15000 with the big man, Santa himself in the months to come at this year’s Carols by Candlelight.

Seniors Luncheon a dancing success

Almost 2000 of Townsville’s finest will boogie to Dirty Dancing over the next two days for Townsville City Council’s much-anticipated Seniors luncheon.

Preparations begin for Get Ready Townsville event

They say preparation is the key to success when it comes to all things in life, but the saying couldn’t be truer for north Queenslanders ahead of the severe weather season.

Grant helps Eisteddfod hit the stage for 75th year

The 75th annual Townsville Eisteddfod has been approved for a Townsville City Council community grant worth $24,515.

Council’s pet owner responsibility reminder

Dog owners across Townsville are being reminded to be responsible pet ownership following the State Government’s changes to the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

Council hosts Guardians of disaster management

Councils, government agencies and organisations from across Queensland and New South Wales have converged on Townsville this week to learn about how the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) operates.

RADF workshops kick off for Townsville

Artists and community groups across Townsville can now take part in three workshops designed to guide and help Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) applicants.

Council extends leases in August ordinary meeting

Both Rollingstone and Bluewater State Emergency Service will continue serving community from Council buildings in the northern suburbs after councillors voted unanimously to extend their peppercorn leases during today’s ordinary Council meeting.

A statement regarding Delegation Register and Delegations Policy Review endorsement

To be attributed to acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney.Today Council has taken an important step in strengthening governance and transparency by endorsing the updated Delegation Register and Delegations Policy. This review aligns with best practice standards recommended by the Local Government Association of Queensland and reflects the approach taken by councils across the state.  It also formalises powers in relation to the Planning Act.

Works reshape key Townsville foreshore

Works to reshape sand at Rowes Bay and Pallarenda have wrapped up after more than 5500 cubic metres of sand were placed along the coastline following severe weather earlier this year.

Townsville welcomes veterans for VP80 commemorations

Veterans, families and residents will come together this week to commemorate 80 years since Victory in the Pacific.

Balancing fair wages with financial responsibility

Council remains committed to negotiating with unions to reach a fair and sustainable certified agreement, however high wage demands are making that difficult.

A statement regarding cemetery theft and vandalism

In recent weeks, residents with loved ones at Belgian Gardens Cemetery have reported theft of memorabilia and vandalism of gravesites.

Report reveals city’s biggest development wins

Residential lot and detached dwelling approvals have been highlighted as wins for Townsville in this quarter’s Development Activity Report.

Council awards grant to cultural festival

A cultural festival recently recognised as being the state’s best event by the Queensland Premier has received a $25,000 grant at this week’s Townsville City Council Ordinary Meeting.