Local History
Discover the rich history of Townsville and the surrounding region through Stories of Townsville and our Local History Collection.
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Local History Service & Collection
Discover the rich history of Townsville and the surrounding region. -
Self-Guided Tours
Download our heritage and cemetery walks brochures for self-guided tours around Townsville. -
Stories of Townsville
Interactive online resource that brings our community's collective memory to life.
Calamity Jane
Saddle up for Calamity Jane as it brings the Wild West to Townsville Civic Theatre on 9 and 10 October in a bold reimagining of the classic musical, featuring all your favourite songs, including Secret Love and The Black Hills of Dakota.
Get Ready Townsville
Get Ready Townsville is back with a new date this year. Join us on Saturday 10 October from 3-6pm at Riverway. It's a free event packed with practical tips to prepare for cyclones, floods, bushfires and more.
City Activation and Housing Incentive Policy
The new City Activation and Housing Incentive Policy is designed to spark investment, activate development and bring fresh energy to our city and suburbs. Council is backing projects that increase housing, enhance our CBD and bring new ideas to life.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Are you fuelling the fire?
Bushfire season is here, and it’s up to all of us to reduce the risk. Clear debris and long grass around your home and fence line, remove fire-hazardous materials, and always check for fire bans before lighting up. Let’s work together to keep our community safe.