June

King tides expected from Saturday

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

Tonnes of weeds removed from Townsville waterway

More than 180 tonnes of invasive aquatic weeds have been removed from Idalia’s freshwater wetland and northern sediment basin by Townsville City Council during a nine-day intensive program.

Wulguru major wastewater works surge ahead

Addressing Wulguru’s long-standing sewerage issues remains a priority for Townsville City Council, with the first stage of the suburb’s Wastewater Infrastructure Resilience Program now complete.

Next-gen water safety system coming to Riverway Lagoons

The future will arrive at Riverway this week, with Townsville City Council installing AI-powered drowning detection technology to bolster swimmers’ safety at the much-loved facility.

New waste truck safety an Australian first

Seven new side loader trucks equipped with AI pedestrian detection are joining Townsville City Council’s waste collection fleet in an Australian first.

Crowds set to flock as Eco Fiesta returns to Anderson Gardens

The North’s premier sustainability showcase is back, with Eco Fiesta 2026 set to transform Anderson Gardens into an oasis of ecology, entertainment and hands-on experiences this Sunday.

Community Grants and Partnerships Policy updated

Townsville City Council has today adopted a new Community Grants and Partnerships Policy to provide a more structured approach to supporting community groups and organisations.

Sort It, Save It - Council unveils new waste fees

Townsville City Council will introduce changes to fees at waste facilities for both residential and commercial users to align with other Queensland councils and encourage residents to better sort their waste - helping them save money in the process.

New Stuart landfill cells to support local jobs

Townsville City Council is set to undertake a major upgrade at the Stuart Waste Facility, securing the city’s landfill capacity for years to come.