2025

Council approves Bohle Plains over-50s development

A new over-50s lifestyle resort with up to 294 sites, swimming pool, tennis court, clubhouse and wellness centre could soon be constructed in the Bohle Plains after it was approved during today’s ordinary Council meeting.

Master the art of volunteering at Ephemera 2025: Trace-less

Volunteer opportunities are now open as showstopping public artworks are being finalised for Ephemera 2025: Trace-less.

Walking track reopens after repairs

Townsville fitness lovers’ routines will be back on track this weekend with the reopening of the Mount Louisa Walking Track after it was temporarily closed for repair.

ACAC paw-fect pooch sale on now

Finding a furry addition to your family is paw-ssible thanks to the Animal Care and Adoption Centre’s Find Your Paw-fect Pooch sale.

Warning as scam targets Townsville pet owners

Pet owners across Townsville are being warned to avoid an international pet scam run by a group called Petchip.

New Tobruk lessee dives into historic pool management

After more than three decades as the operator of Townsville’s most iconic public pool, Luc Senent is set to hand over the keys of the Tobruk Memorial Baths next month.

Kirwan park to get locals moving

A park in Kirwan is set to raise the heart rate of locals and visitors alike as it receives a new lease on life thanks to the installation of new fitness equipment.

BARRA-MONDAY

After decades of debate the day has finally come where residents can cast a line into the Ross River Dam in search of an elusive metre-long barramundi.

Honour loved ones at special Mother’s Day Memorial event

Remember the women who shaped your life with the special Mother’s Day Memorial at Belgian Gardens Cemetery this Saturday.

Funding application moves forward to bolster housing development

Councillors have this week voted to apply for Queensland Government funding to establish trunk infrastructure to enable new housing delivery for Townsville.

RADF boosts seven Townsville groups and artists

Arts projects will be able to flourish across Townsville with the support of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Townsville to unite for VP80

Tens of thousands of people are set to gather on The Strand later this year as the city commemorates 80 years since Victory in the Pacific.

Belgian Gardens Cemetery to receive new plots, ash interments

Construction is underway at Belgian Gardens Cemetery to provide the Townsville community with more than 350 new burial plots and ash interments.

Walking track closes for repair

Mount Louisa Walking Track will be temporarily closed from Monday as Council teams repair damage caused by record-breaking rainfall.

Council to restore Sooning St access thanks to disaster recovery funding

A new bridge is set to be constructed over Gustav Creek later this year to replace the structure after it was damaged beyond repair in the record-breaking rainfall.

King tides expected over Anzac long weekend

Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of a weekend of higher-than-usual tides, including two consecutive king tides tipping 3.80 metres on Sunday and Monday.

New additions to park sit proudly ahead of Anzac Day

Three new park benches will be hot property on Anzac Park this Friday thanks to a generous donation by the North Queensland TPI Association (Totally & Permanently Disabled Ex-Service Persons Association).

Register for Deadly Digital workshops now

The First Nations community is invited to join Townsville Citylibraries’ Deadly Digital workshops to preserve and share cultural knowledge for generations to come.

Advisor wraps up TCC tenure

Townsville City Council advisor Mr John Oberhardt, who was appointed by the then Director-General, Department of Housing, Local Government and Public Works in September 2024, completed his final day with Council yesterday.

Ross dam to o-fish-ally open to rec fishing in May

Keen anglers will be reeling with excitement to know Ross Dam will be open to recreational land-based fishing in just 26 days’ time.