2025

Built on basics, backed by innovation

Innovation and strategic partnerships are set to drive greater efficiencies and create better value from every dollar spent in Council’s 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan.

Supporting safety, community connection and culture

Council’s 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan reinforces the organisation’s commitment to making Townsville a more vibrant, connected, and enjoyable place to live, work, visit and invest.

Maintaining core services

Council’s 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan is underpinned by the delivery of everyday core services that keep Townsville running smoothly.

Council on the road to financial sustainability

Council has handed down its 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan, charting a clear path for the growing city and prioritising responsible financial management.

Have Your Say on Rowes Bay to Pallarenda SEMP review

Council is undertaking a key review of its Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) for Rowes Bay to Pallarenda – and your feedback can help influence the process.

Council to drop Rate in the Dollar to combat state valuations

For the first time in almost 10 years Townsville City Council is set to reduce its Rate in the Dollar (RID) charge as part of the upcoming 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan.

Council’s vision for a safer city with Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan

Council is set to adopt its new Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan next week, outlining a coordinated roadmap to tackle key safety issues across the local government area.

Help coastal health with new CoastSnap stands

Magnetic Island visitors and residents can do their part for citizen science with two new CoastSnap stands at Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay.

Council program getting locals active outdoors

Get into the great outdoors and enjoy free fitness and sports activities with Townsville City Council’s Get Active Outdoors program.

Council leads conversation on Rockpool revamp

As Townsville’s iconic Rockpool nears 60 years old, Townsville City Council is inviting residents and visitors to help shape the long-term vision for the northern end of The Strand.

Steaks are high for Our Townsville’s Backyard BBQ Battle

Grill your way to glory by signing up for the Backyard BBQ Battle at Anderson Gardens’ Our Townsville next Sunday.

Live and Local kicks off this week for Townsville musicians, venues

Celebrate local music, creativity and community connection with Townsville City Council’s new Live and Local program.

Book it to the new Citylibraries mobile library van

Get a read on Townsville Citylibraries’ new mobile library van when it rolls into Townsville’s community hubs from this week.

DockDogs and K9 Superwall back for Our Townsville

Registrations for DockDogs and K9 Superwall are now open for another action-packed round of thrilling, family-friendly entertainment at Anderson Gardens for Our Townsville 2025.

Strand Water Park 2-week maintenance shutdown

A Townsville fan favourite will have its taps turned off for 2 weeks to undergo maintenance as the Townsville weather cools.

Water less, grow a stronger lawn this winter

You can grow your lawn stronger this dry season and save water around your home by using these tried and tested Townsville turf-friendly tips and tricks.

Council prepares for hazard reduction burns

With the region finally drying out after the record-breaking wet season, Townsville City Council will be conducting the first of its hazard reduction burns of the year later this week.

Water restrictions remain as pipeline fix continues

Almost 6,000 tons of landslide debris has been shifted to enable construction crews access to the broken northern water pipeline and the Crystal Creek Bulk Water Supply Intake Structure.

King tides expected from Monday

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of a king tide expected from Monday 26 May 2025.

Turn the page on Citylibraries book care

Townsville Citylibraries is reminding residents of the importance of taking care of library resources so they can be borrowed and enjoyed by the community for years to come.