July

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.

Inclusive Communities Advisory Committee EOIs open now

Help shape a more accessible and connected city by nominating to join Townsville City Council’s Inclusive Communities Advisory Committee.

Enjoy a night under the stars to celebrate VP80

A delegation of members and the 5th US Air Force band join the 1 RAR band to perform for 200 in Queens Gardens in a dinner under the stars next month.

Plan captures recovery work to date and guides next steps for Townsville

Council has endorsed the Event Specific Local Recovery & Resilience Action Plan (ESLRRAP), a comprehensive plan for recovery following the devastating North and Far North Tropical Monsoon Low event this year.

Footy and art collide in brand new exhibition Leagues

Experience the spirit of rugby league in the heartland of footy country with the launch of the brand-new exhibition Leagues tomorrow.

Council issues warning following pet deaths

Council is advising pet owners to take care around Townsville beaches following the tragic death of three dogs who had visited Rowes Bay last week.

Save the date for Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 Community Day

Mark your calendars for a day full of entertainment and fun at the Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 Community Day on Saturday 2 August 2025.

NAIDOC Week celebrations begin at Townsville Citylibraries

Celebrate the world’s oldest continuous culture with Townsville Citylibraries this National NAIDOC Week.