2025

Volunteer opportunity gives residents first-hand Wedgwood experience

Townsville locals now have the chance to get up close and personal with Wedgwood: Artists and Industry as a volunteer for the landmark exhibition.

Reusables rebate returns for Townsville residents

Townsville residents will be able to help their hip pockets while saving the environment when they make the most of Townsville City Council’s reusables rebate program.

Council green lights CBD hotel transformation

One of Townsville city centre’s most iconic buildings is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel after Townsville City Council approved a recent development application by 4810 Property Pty Ltd.

Council approved Community Grants

The Townsville community is being supported with six Community Grants and an Economic Activation Partnership following their adoption at Townsville City Council’s first Ordinary Meeting for March.

Get more bang for your book with free Citylibraries collection

Get on the same page as book clubs across Townsville by registering your group to browse and borrow from Townsville Citylibraries’ extensive book club collection for free.

Council approved over-50’s Mount Low development

In exciting news for over 50’s looking to downsize, Townsville City Council has approved a planning application for a Relocatable home park of 350 lots in Mount Low.

Containers for Change rolls out in Townsville-first trial

Townsville City Council is partnering with Containers for Change for a Townsville-first trial to increase container recycling and benefit the community.

Council defends Townsville against mozzies

More than 1000 hectares of prime mosquito breeding grounds have been treated since the beginning of 2025 by Council’s dedicated vector control team.

Water restrictions ongoing as pipeline repairs begin

Council is calling on the community to continue sticking to medium-level water restrictions as repairs start on the damaged supply pipeline for Council’s Northern Water Treatment Plant.

Council to renew pathways at popular precinct

More than 430 metres of footpath is set to be replaced at one of North Ward’s most popular shopping and dining precincts in the months to come.

Clean up Australia this Sunday

Council is calling on the Townsville community to lend a hand to clean up Australia this Sunday, with Townsville’s official event being held at Apex Park in Rasmussen.

King tides expected from Wednesday

Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of a king tide expected from this Wednesday, 26 February.

Out with the old, in with the loos

Picnic Bay is receiving a new architecturally designed public amenities block, replacing the more than 40-year-old structure with a modern and accessible facility.

Council makes a splash to get Riverway Lagoons back open

Riverway’s two lagoons will be open for residents and visitors to enjoy from Monday following tireless work by Townsville City Council to repair damage from the recent weather event.

Council crews clean up fish kill

Townsville City Council crews are cleaning up fish that died after the recent severe weather event, and may have been flushed out of the Ross dam during the peak flows.

RADF round two opens to Townsville artists, creatives

Artists, creatives and groups will be able to forge forward with their initiatives with the new round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants.

Council hits 10-year housing approval high

Quarter 2 has seen Townsville City Council approve the issue of new titles for the most residential lots in a decade, signalling confidence in the region as the development industry doubles down to meet the demand for housing in the region.

Council delivers Mid-Year Budget Review

Townsville City Council is a step closer to delivering an operational surplus ahead of schedule as Council handed down its 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget review at today’s Ordinary Council meeting.

New Council corporate plan Townsville 2025 – 2029 adopted

Townsville City Council’s new corporate plan Townsville 2025 - 2029 has been adopted at today’s Ordinary Meeting.

Stinger nets return to Townsville beaches

Townsville’s stinger nets are set to be re-installed at popular Townsville beaches this week.