October

A $5.7 million upgrade to Magnetic Island's Bolger Bay pump station will get underway this week, strengthening the reliability of the island's water supply.

The clock is ticking for artists keen to nab one of four major prizes in the renowned biennial public art festival Strand Ephemera.

A fast-moving bushfire threatening homes, critical infrastructure and major transport routes south of the city was the focus of the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group's (TLDMG) first annual disaster preparedness exercise for the year.

Residents can learn more about Townsville City Council’s efforts to improve the Rowes Bay to Pallarenda coastline at a community information session this Saturday 31 October, as Council seeks feedback on its draft Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP)

Swimmers heading to the beach to cool down this summer will have extra protection from marine stingers as nets are installed at the city’s most popular beaches this week.

Townsville’s popular Mount Louisa Walking Track will temporarily close next week to help unlock more housing in the Cosgrove development through the construction of a new intersection at the corner of Bayswater Road and Weston Street.

The Townsville Fire are setting their sights on a sixth WNBL Championship with a new flag ready to be hoisted at Council’s University Road roundabout flagpole.

Townsville City Council has today endorsed the 2026/27 Annual Operational Plan for Townsville Enterprise Ltd (TEL), paving the way for the delivery of key economic development, destination marketing and major event initiatives to the benefit of community and businesses over the next 12 months.

From collecting bins and maintaining parks to testing water, running theatres and delivering major infrastructure projects, Townsville City Council is inviting residents to explore the diverse careers that help make our city what it is.

Council is calling on residents to pull on a pair of gloves and roll up their sleeves for the Great Barrier Reef Clean-Up at Bushland Beach Park on Saturday 24 October 2026 between 8:30am and 10:30am.

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto has announced the 2026 Mayor’s Charity Gala will be held at The Ville Resort-Casino on Saturday 21 November 2026, with all funds raised supporting the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

With the 2026/27 WNBL season officially tipping off this week, Townsville City Council is backing local legends and five-time WNBL champions, the Townsville Fire as a principal partners for the next three years.

Residents can immerse themselves in a captivating new media experience at Pinnacles Gallery when the latest touring exhibition The Brothers Gruchy opens on 16 October 2026.

A memorial bench overlooking the pond at Anderson Gardens now stands as a lasting tribute to the late Jenny Sebba, recognising her extraordinary contribution to the Townsville community and her lifelong passion for the natural environment.

Townsville families will have the opportunity to connect with local support services, access valuable resources and celebrate the city's youngest residents when Council’s Early Years Expo returns for the first time in close to a decade.

Townsville residents are being invited to rate Council's services and facilities through this year's Community Sentiment Scorecard.

Enjoy a free screening of The Wild Robot during a special Riverway Movie Nights following Get Ready Townsville this Saturday.

Townsville residents are urged to plan, prepare and act ahead of the high-risk weather season by heading along to this Saturday's (10 October) free and fun Get Ready Townsville event at Riverway.

A striking blue tree at one of Townsville’s busiest intersections is set to strike countless conversations, with Townsville City Council partnering with local business The Brilliant Group to transform an old gum tree near the Riverway complex ahead of World Mental Health Day.

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto has joined all 77 Queensland mayors in urging the Prime Minister to abandon proposed changes to the national Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).