2025

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.

Last chance to complete Rockpool Have Your Say

With more than 1,100 people having their say on their vision for Townsville’s iconic Rockpool, Townsville’s Acting Mayor is encouraging locals and visitors alike to complete the survey before it closes on 5 July 2025.

School Holiday Guide unlocks winter break activities

With school holidays just around the corner, now is the time to jump onto Council’s website and plan the free School Holiday Guide activities you’ll take your kids along to.

Supercars road closures roll into town

As Townsville gets ready to rev up for the NTI Townsville 500, traffic management is set to roll onto Charters Towers Road and Boundary Street over the coming week, as Townsville’s street circuit comes to life.

Basketball court gets makeover with winning artwork

Basketballers will be able to enjoy a newly refreshed Marabou Park half-court at Annandale in a net positive for the community.

King tides expected from Tuesday

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

Mower donation keeps club kicking goals

Townsville City Council is helping a family football club kick goals with the donation of a Kubota lawn mower.

Council offers clarification on wage offer following AWU claims

Townsville City Council CEO Joe McCabe has responded to recent statements by the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) regarding Council’s ongoing certified bargaining negotiations.

Council budget to strengthen tourism sector

Council’s 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan will introduce a fairer rating system for short-stay accommodation, aligning properties more closely with their commercial nature while reinvesting revenue to boost tourism.