October

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.

Artists invited to compete in The Percivals 2026

Artists from across the globe, of all ages and any level of experience, are now cordially invited to apply for The Percivals 2026.

Townsville named among world’s Top 100 Green Destinations

Townsville has earned international recognition as one of the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories for 2025, with the North Queensland capital officially recognised for its innovative and community-driven response to extreme weather events.

Wests lock in lease ahead of ripper cricket season

Townsville Western Suburbs Cricket Club will be celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, receiving an early gift from Townsville City Council in the form of a renewed decade-long peppercorn lease over their Cutheringa Park facility.