May

Cooler weather paves way for repairs to vandalised 50m pool

Pool tiles left damaged following a senseless vandalism attack at Burdell’s Northern Beaches Leisure Centre will be repaired by Townsville City Council, with works starting next week.

NQ Field Days two-day showcase at Townsville Showgrounds

Townsville Showgrounds is set to come alive this Friday and Saturday for North Queensland’s premier agricultural showcase - NQ Field Days.

Purrfect pet sale on cats and kittens

Your new furry friend is just a whisker away with the Animal Care and Adoption Centre’s cat and kitten sale.

Mayor launches call out for 2026 Christmas Appeal partner

Community organisations can now express their interest in being a recipient for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, which is returning for its 40th year.

Nets removed as Townsville farewells stinger season

Stinger nets have been removed from Townsville’s popular beaches, marking the official end of the 2025–26 stinger season and the transition into the region’s cooler months.

Decking beams laid as bridge inches closer to opening

Critical access across Magnetic Island’s Gustav Creek is edging closer to being restored, with contractors hitting another key milestone on the 38 metre Sooning Street bridge build, signalling anticipation vehicles could be travelling across the bridge in late July.

Percivals 2026 prize winners announced

The winners of The Percivals 2026 have been announced at the exhibition launch event on Saturday night.

Painting prize finalist takes Corr from silver screen to sitter

When artist Thomas Delohery saw Australian actor Ryan Corr in the AACTA Award-winning film The Water Diviner, he knew he had a new sitter.

Council endorses updated Corporate Plan under new leadership

Townsville City Council has unanimously adopted its revised Corporate Plan 2025–2029 at today’s Ordinary Council meeting, setting a clear strategic direction for the city’s future growth.

Council continues burn program across city

With favourable conditions continuing across the region, Townsville City Council will carry out a series of hazard reduction burns over the next 2 weeks as part of its ongoing bushfire mitigation program.

Massive new mural brings tropics to city centre

Townsville muralist Art by Lavinia has transformed the side of 408 - 410 Flinders Street with a mammoth new mural spanning a whopping 24m.

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 16 May 2026.

Wulguru water main project gets investment flowing

Almost $5 million will be invested into Wulguru over the coming months, with Townsville City Council undertaking a major project to replace more than 1.6km of aging water infrastructure.

Action and adventure takes over Riverway’s big screen

A fun family-friendly flick will light up the silver screen this Friday when Riverway Movie Nights presents Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon.

Sign up to grow green habits at Schools Tree Day

Give your students the gift of a green thumb by signing up for Schools Tree Day and receiving up to 50 native tubestock plants, mulch, garden tools and materials for your school.

Percivals finalists selected from 100s of entries

One of Australia’s most prestigious art competitions has attracted almost 400 entries across its three prizes categories, with 114 artists selected as finalists.

Feedback to help shape popular park’s future

Townsville City Council wants you to help shape the future of one of the city’s most popular parks – and it’s as easy as completing an online survey.

Special cemetery event brings community, solace

Connect with your community and remember your loved ones at this Saturday’s Mother’s Day Memorial.

Major Murray Street upgrade underway in North Ward

Multi-million dollar works to upgrade decades’ old road infrastructure are underway in North Ward, with Townsville City Council kicking off the next stage of its Murray Street Roadworks and Services Upgrade.

Council kicks off burn season

With the region beginning to dry out following an extended wet season, Townsville City Council will commence its first hazard reduction burns for the year tomorrow.