May

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.

A fresh start as Council moves to revitalise Strand site

Townsville City Council is clearing the green for the city’s future, preparing a prime site at the southern edge of The Strand and CBD for its next chapter.

Wheelchair pilots map 420km of accessible pathways across city

Townsville City Council continues to invest in improving accessibility and expanding knowledge of the city’s active transport network, with significant new pathway data added to its inclusivity-focused Mobility in Townsville Map following assessments completed in 2025.

Road opens ahead of action-packed weekend

North Queensland’s motorsport community is set to hit the accelerator this long weekend, with sealed access to DriveIt NQ officially opening to the public.

Last call for Eco Fiesta exhibitors

Stallholders and exhibitors have one last chance to register for one of Townsville’s biggest community events.