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Local lab leads fight against “forever chemicals”

Townsville’s own specialist science lab has undergone a major expansion in its ability to test for harmful “forever chemicals”, strengthening environmental monitoring across the North.
Bloom to serenade Townsville with Eva Cassidy favourites

Renowned Australian singer Bloom is bringing her talents to Townsville’s Civic Theatre for a one day-only performance of Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy.
Mount Louisa burn to reduce natural hazard

A hazard reduction burn at Mount Louisa is scheduled for next Tuesday, reducing the build up of vegetation growth following heavy rainfall earlier this year.
Street circuit set for resurfacing after stellar event

Townsville’s iconic street circuit is set to be resurfaced for the first time in more than a decade, with contractors to begin resealing more than 2 kilometres of the track just after the city’s 18th NTI Townsville 500.
Former migrant camp recognised as part of Townsville’s history

Townsville City Council has recognised the historical significance of the former Stuart Immigration Holding Centre, following years of advocacy from local resident and former camp resident Lucia Johnston.
New location, fireworks show for Riverway Movie Nights

Celebrate with a bang as Townsville’s premiere open-air cinema experience moves to new digs at Riverway Stadium from this Friday night.
Hollywood glamour just the ticket for 2026 Seniors Luncheon

The hottest ticket in Tinseltown is up for grabs with bookings now open for Townsville City Council’s Golden Age of Hollywood-themed Seniors Luncheon.
Record lot approvals reinforce Townsville’s growth trajectory

Townsville continues to grow at pace, with a record 1,255 new residential lots approved across the city in the 2025-26 financial year.
Council cleans up CBD as part of push to restore pride and prosperity

Townsville City Council has launched a CBD clean-up operation with the first multi-team collection removing more than 300 kilograms of abandoned property and waste from makeshift camps across the city centre.
Queens Garden to bloom with music at Wintergarden Festival

Townsville’s newest community event is set to strike a chord with music lovers of all ages, with Townsville City Council proudly launching the inaugural Wintergarden Festival of Music next month.
King tides expected from Sunday

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of king tides expected from Sunday.
Townsville tots to benefit from Toy Library lease expansion

Townsville Toy Library will be able to expand to infinity and beyond with a new 10-year lease approved by Townsville City Council at this month’s first Ordinary Meeting.
Townsville lab leads push to break ‘blue blood’ tradition

Townsville Laboratory Service (TLS) is helping trial a synthetic alternative to blue blood of horseshoe crabs – a medical marvel currently used worldwide to detect dangerous bacterial toxins.
Calling all exhibitors to help shine light on Seniors’ golden years

Businesses, organisations and service providers can now register their interest to be part of this year’s Townsville City Council Seniors Lifestyle Expo.
Council works with community to reinstate beach access amenities

Townsville City Council will reinstate essential infrastructure at key Pallarenda beach access points and install CCTV as a deterrent and to assist with monitoring antisocial behaviour, following community feedback.
Back to Basics upgrade targets one of Townsville’s busiest roads

Safer, smoother journeys are in sight, with work resuming on a major upgrade to Hugh and Gulliver streets – one of Townsville’s busiest corridors.