June
Townsville City Council has joined eight other Australian municipalities as an Established Welcoming City, highlighting the city’s success in developing and implementing initiatives and policies to help all residents and visitors feel welcome.
Restoration works are underway to preserve the historic W.J. Castling Memorial at Anzac Memorial Park for generations to come.
An orchid and pitcher plant collection that includes hundreds of individual specimens has been donated to Council’s Anderson Gardens and Queens Gardens by a generous Townsville couple.
Hazard reduction burns on Castle Hill will start on Tuesday (June 30) as Council works with the Rural Fire Service and the State Government to minimise the risk of bushfires in Townsville.
Townsville City Council’s Dry Tropics Nursery is gearing up to supply more than 400 native trees for a community planting day at Soroptimist Park this Saturday, as locals are invited to lend a hand and help grow a greener Townsville.
Get your kids out of the house and into a fun activity with the help of the newest digital School Holiday Guide.
The inner lives of 13 contemporary artists living with intellectual disabilities are being laid bare with the TarraWarra Museum of Art’s exhibition Intimate Imaginaries making its Townsville premiere.
Works are revving up to prepare for the NTI Townsville 500 with traffic management setting up at Charters Towers Road and Boundary Street.
With the Queensland Budget being handed down today, Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto is continuing his push for the State Government to deliver for North Queensland.
A huge piece of equipment which removes invasive vegetation from about 115 hectares of the Ross River has been moved upstream to give rowers and recreational river users plenty of space for upcoming events.
Decades of Townsville City Council delivering high-quality ecological education tours has been recognised with the organisation being entered into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame.
The hugely popular PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie will be screened for free at Riverway Movie Nights.
Big-ticket developments could soon receive the proverbial red carpet treatment in Townsville, with Council targeting projects that deliver long-term economic, community and legacy benefits.
Townsville City Council has today called on the Prime Minister to reconsider proposed changes to national disaster recovery funding, warning the reforms would place an unsustainable burden on North Queensland communities.
Townsville City Council’s 2026–27 Budget sends a clear signal that the city is open for business.
After nearly a decade, Townsville City Council is bringing back tip vouchers - putting choice and cost-of-living relief back in the hands of residents.
Townsville City Council’s 2026–27 Budget delivers a back-to-basics approach, prioritising the everyday services residents rely on and expect.
Townsville City Council has adopted its 2026–27 Budget, delivering a responsible approach to global economic pressures while ensuring the city continues to function and move forward.
In January, I said I would return with an update once the design and business case for the Haughton Pipeline were complete.
A new lessee will take over the management of two Townsville public swimming pools following a competitive call for tenders.
Sort and Save
Next trip to the tip save time, money and the environment. Sort it, save it.
Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy
Experience the timeless music of Eva Cassidy, brought to life in a heartfelt live performance at Townsville Civic Theatre. Book your tickets now to secure your seats!
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Are you fuelling the fire?
Bushfire season is here, and it’s up to all of us to reduce the risk. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.
AusAlert National Test
AusAlert will be ready to use in October, but before it launches, the system needs to be tested across Australia. On Monday 27 July 2026 at 2pm, a test alert will be sent to your mobile device.