2025

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.

A statement from Townsville City Council

A number of Townsville City Council services may be impacted as industrial action continues this week.

Townsville among the most affordable in Queensland

Townsville City Council has released a new benchmarking snapshot that confirms Townsville’s average residential rates and utility charges remain below the Queensland average for similar-sized local governments.

North Queensland Sportstar Awards nominations open

On your marks, get set and go nominate a sporting legend for a North Queensland Sportstar Award.

Register now for VP80 Parade of Heroes

Families of World War II veterans are being encouraged to take part in a special Parade of Heroes to commemorate 80 years since Victory in the Pacific.

Survey open for Sister Kenny Toddler Park playground equipment

Have your say on the new playground equipment for The Strand’s hugely popular Sister Kenny Toddler Park.

Water woes over as northern pipeline back online

Townsville is officially off water restrictions after works to fix the northern pipeline supplying Townsville with 15 per cent of its daily water usage was recommissioned last week.

A statement from Townsville City Council regarding waste collection

Council’s waste crews are working at a limited capacity due to industrial action this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Queens Gardens’ Gordon the Galah gets new lease on life

A very special feathered fellow is settling back into life at Townsville’s Percival Pacific Andrews Aviary following eye-removal surgery at Hammett Street Veterinary Surgery.

King tides expected from Wednesday

Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of king tides expected from tomorrow.

Ephemera 2025 prize winners announced

North Queensland artists Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths have won Ephemera’s $10,000 Artistic Excellence award for their artwork Killers.

Full Year Report outlines Council 2024/25 achievements

Council’s achievements during the final quarter of the 2024/25 financial year have been noted in the Full Year Report at this week’s Ordinary Meeting.

Switch to eNotices and win

Making one simple switch as a Townsville homeowner can give you the chance to win a $250 Visa gift card – and you can do it from home.

Art festival Ephemera returns to The Strand

Townsville’s premier foreshore will come alive this weekend as the highly anticipated art festival Ephemera returns to The Strand on Saturday.

Experience cutting-edge technology for free at Citylibraries

Make the most of advanced creative technology for free at Townsville’s two Creative Space Hubs at Citylibraries’ Riverway and Aitkenvale branches.

A statement from Townsville City Council CEO Joe McCabe

Council is aware of a serious incident involving one of our waste trucks and a member of the public.