2026

Townsville City councillors have united in a bid to boost housing stock across the city, unanimouslyendorsing an application for State funds that would deliver essential trunk infrastructure to more than 20,000 homes, including 5,000 greenfield sites.

Four Townsville community groups and organisations will continue to make a difference across the city with their leases being renewed at Council’s Ordinary Meeting this week.

Townsville City Council staff are rolling up their sleeves once again, joining almost 300 councils nationwide in Lifeblood’s 2026 Local Government Blood Drive.

It’s a sport built on grit, determination and raw power – yet one that often flies under the radar. Townsville Titans Antony Jacob is hoping to change that as he prepares for the Townsville Tug of War Championships this July.

The pitter patter of little feet will fill Riverway next month, with Townsville City Council gearing up to host its next Welcoming Babies Ceremony.

Townsville City Council has successfully completed its Ross River electrofishing operation, restoring barramundi stocks downstream and reinforcing the need for the community to stay well clear of the spillway area.

In welcome news for garbos and firies across Townsville, hundreds of potentially dangerous disused devices containing embedded batteries have been disposed of for free as part of inter-council program.

Flinders Lane will be abuzz for two days next week with Townsville Youth Council – supported by Townsville City Council – set to deliver a free festival focused on the real-life priorities of teens and young adults.

The city’s growing northern and southern suburbs are proving to be well-read and keen to connect with community services, with continued support shown for Townsville City Council’s Mobile Library Service.

An epic Easter school break awaits those keen to stay busy over the next two weeks, with Townsville City Council’s April School Holiday Guide on hand to deliver all the fun needed to fuel young imaginations.

Townsville City Council is calling for the city’s next generation of young leaders, with applications now open for the next cohort of the Townsville Youth Council.

Seven community groups will host sports competitions, cultural events and workshops thanks to more than $120,000 of grant funding from Townsville City Council.

Townsville City Council has adopted a revised Flying-Fox Management Plan, adding a new method which will see Council investigate the feasibility for active dispersal of Townsville’s flying-fox colonies.

Picnic Bay Esplanade is set to return to its former glory with construction due to commence on a long-vacant Magnetic Island site.

The esteemed North Queensland Ceramic Awards is celebrating its 45th iteration of the competition since its inception in 1973.

Explore historical and contemporary perspectives on conflict, service and resilience when the brand new exhibition Garrison opens at Pinnacles Gallery this week.

Renewable energy generation and storage developments could soon inject hundreds of thousands of dollars into local community-benefitting projects, with Council endorsing its Renewable Energy Community Benefit Agreement Policy at a special council meeting today.

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

Townsville City Council is celebrating its new status as a Very Neighbourly Organisation ahead of Neighbour Day this Sunday 29 March.

Stallholders and exhibitors are being invited to register now for one of Townsville’s most popular sustainability events, with Eco Fiesta set to return to Anderson Gardens on Sunday 7 June.