2025

Deadly Digital workshops prove a hit to future podcasters

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.

Emergency services, Council urge residents to Get Ready Townsville

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 ‘loo with a view’ officially opens

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.

North Queensland’s sporting stars shine at Sportstar Awards

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.

Pato’s boardwalk opens as link from city to stadium

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 wins big at QPLA Awards

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.

NQ Councils strengthen disaster comms ahead of severe weather season

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

Community groups called to join Mayor’s Christmas Appeal in 2025

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.

Head along to plant-a-thon and grow a greener Townsville

Local green thumbs are invited to lend a hand to the land this weekend, with Townsville City Council hosting a community planting day along the Ross River.

Schoolkids to dress city for Chrissy with their Festive Flags

Twenty school-aged artists will soon help dress the city for Chrissy, with the winners of Townsville City Council’s annual Festive Flags competition announced.

Finalists named for the NQ Sportstar Awards

A winter Olympian has been named as one of 88 finalists in the prestigious North Queensland Sportstar Awards, set to be held this Saturday.

Oonoonba playground rises from the ashes

A popular Oonoonba playground that fell victim to a senseless act of vandalism is set to be reconstructed this week.

Join Paddington’s trip to Peru at this week’s Riverway Movie Night

Townsville may not have its own drive-in cinema, but a night at the pictures under the stars is still possible with Riverway Movie Nights.

No-charge tip run in November a chance to Get Ready

Townsville residents are urged to get ready ahead of the forthcoming wet weather season by cleaning up their yards and taking advantage of this year’s no-charge tipping weekend, to be held in early November.

Outdoors on show with Council’s new footpath activation policy

The North’s enviable outdoor lifestyle will now be easier to enjoy with councillors today voting to cut red tape and endorse a policy that encourages footpath dining and shopping across The Strand and city centre.

Townsville Waterpark site gains preliminary approval

A future Townsville Waterpark development is one step closer to reality, with Councillors voting unanimously in today’s Ordinary Council meeting in favour of a preliminary approval for the site at Cluden.

Switch + Win! recipients get councillor call-up as Round 2 opens

Twenty Townsville households will soon enjoy a welcome cash-boost, with the winners of first round of Townsville City Council’s Switch + Win! eNotices Competition recently drawn.

Community has their say on playground renewals

After a couple of weeks park hopping with the kids over school holidays, now is the time for Townsville locals to have their say on four popular suburban parks across the city ahead of their renewal.

Riverside Green transformation continues with second playground on way

Council is gearing up to further expand the Riverside Green District Park at Douglas, with works to install a second playground suitable for toddlers and younger children due to start this week.

Public consultation shapes Rockpool future

More than 1,500 submissions are set to guide the future redevelopment of Townsville’s iconic Rockpool with Townsville City Council engaging Place Design Group and Liquid Blu to complete a preliminary design to assist in gaining external funding.