August

Townsville residents have driven down recycling contamination rates by 1 per cent – but Council says there’s still more work to be done to meet the statewide average.

A busy Annandale road is receiving a new lease on life, with Council crews ripping up and resealing a section of MacArthur Drive this week.

Townsville residents struggling with forgotten passwords, software updates or other everyday tech troubles can access free one-on-one support through new weekly Walk-In Tech sessions at Citylibraries Aitkenvale.

Townsville City Council has secured $64.5 million from the Queensland Government through Round 2 of the Residential Activation Fund (RAF) to deliver critical wastewater infrastructure needed to support future housing growth in the city's south.

Townsville artists can make their vision a reality with this year’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant round opening next month.

Townsville City Council has opened a new tender for land within the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct, inviting Australian and international industry to establish operations in one of the country's most significant advanced manufacturing and processing hubs.

Not-for-profit and auspice organisations can now apply for cash funding or in-kind support to run activities that boost community spirit and enhance the quality of life for people in Townsville.

Townsville's young readers, budding storytellers and curious minds are being invited to discover the magic of books when Townsville City Council's Festival of Stories gets underway from tomorrow.

A 16-year-old Townsville artist has stood out amongst 167 entrants into this year’s prestigious North Queensland Ceramic Awards, earning her a spot as a competition finalist.

An average of five dogs a day are being collected by Townsville City Council after escaping from their homes, highlighting an ongoing issue that is costing ratepayers and putting people and pets at risk.

A soundtrack of popular high-energy hits will be streaming from Riverway Stadium this Friday night, and live rent-free in your head into the weekend as the hit family flick Sing is projected for the August Riverway Movie Night.

A football legend who helped shape the growth of Aussie Rules in Townsville will soon be immortalised at the code's local home, with councillors today voting to name the Riverway Stadium scoreboard in honour of the late John Durkin.

A major Townsville city centre road has been forced to temporarily close after a waste truck caught fire this morning.

Six coastal locations impacted by the 2025 North and Far North Tropical Low event are set to benefit from more than $4 million in rehabilitation works following Townsville City Council's successful funding application through the Coastline Rehabilitation Grant Program delivered by the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

Townsville City Council and Quinbrook-owned project company Solquartz have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the Northern Quartz Campus at the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct, which would be Australia's first integrated quartz-to-silicon manufacturing precinct.

More than 130 years after roses were first planted at Queens Gardens, Townsville City Council is helping the iconic garden flourish again after a significant pest infestation almost wiped out the treasured botanical display.

Townsville City Council is investing in the next generation of local workers, launching its largest-ever Apprenticeships and Traineeships Program as skills shortages continue to affect industries across Queensland and Australia.

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

Regional athletes with their sights set on the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games can boost their International Basketball Federation (FIBA 3x3) ranking at this weekend’s 3x3 Quest Qualifier events.

Enjoy a brand-new celebration of the best in North Queensland’s live music at Wintergarden Festival of Music this weekend.