April

Gardeners from almost 20 different cultural backgrounds will be able to keep cultivating fresh fruits, veggies and flowers thanks to a 10-year lease approved by Council this month.

A major Townsville thoroughfare is having a mini makeover as the Oxley and Eyre streets roundabout receives brand new landscaping this week.

A new loo is under construction in Mundingburra to the relief of community members and park runners, replacing an aging facility in a popular park.

The rumble of machinery and the hum of construction will soon arrive at Kirwan’s Belmont Park, signalling the delivery of a brand-new playground for the busy suburb.

Six select primary schools have received special deliveries, with Townsville City Council swinging by last week to deliver Seeds to Success start-up kits to the classes chosen to take part in the pilot program.

A new tool is now available to Townsville residents to help them better understand fuel availability across the local government area.

Reflect on the service and sacrifice of our troops at this Saturday’s Anzac Day commemorations.

Townsville City Council is encouraging local schools and the wider community to spark creativity and environmental awareness by taking part in the NQROC Regional Recycled Art Competition.

Townsville City Council is leading Northern Australia’s largest saltmarsh restoration with the regeneration of 64 hectares of land along Ross River.

Meet new friends, learn an interesting skill or pick up a fulfilling hobby at Townsville Citylibraries' term two programs.

Learn about what yellow crazy ants are, what they look like and how to stop the spread at Townsville City Council’s information stall at The Palmetum this Saturday. (April 18)

The night sky won’t be the only thing that’s star-studded when Riverway Movie Nights presents an open-air screening of Ron’s Gone Wrong this Friday.

Townsville City councillors have united in a bid to boost housing stock across the city, unanimouslyendorsing an application for State funds that would deliver essential trunk infrastructure to more than 20,000 homes, including 5,000 greenfield sites.

Four Townsville community groups and organisations will continue to make a difference across the city with their leases being renewed at Council’s Ordinary Meeting this week.

Townsville City Council staff are rolling up their sleeves once again, joining almost 300 councils nationwide in Lifeblood’s 2026 Local Government Blood Drive.

It’s a sport built on grit, determination and raw power – yet one that often flies under the radar. Townsville Titans Antony Jacob is hoping to change that as he prepares for the Townsville Tug of War Championships this July.

The pitter patter of little feet will fill Riverway next month, with Townsville City Council gearing up to host its next Welcoming Babies Ceremony.

Townsville City Council has successfully completed its Ross River electrofishing operation, restoring barramundi stocks downstream and reinforcing the need for the community to stay well clear of the spillway area.

In welcome news for garbos and firies across Townsville, hundreds of potentially dangerous disused devices containing embedded batteries have been disposed of for free as part of inter-council program.

Flinders Lane will be abuzz for two days next week with Townsville Youth Council – supported by Townsville City Council – set to deliver a free festival focused on the real-life priorities of teens and young adults.