Traditional Landowners
Traditional owners and custodians, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba People are the first people to have lived in the Townsville region.
The Bindal People
The Bindal people call the country “Thul Garrie Waja”. An important symbol for the Bindal people is the shooting star. They believe that wherever the star fell, or the direction the star fell meant there was either danger coming or someone from that direction was in need of help or in danger.
The Wulgurukaba People
The Wulgurukaba people call their country “Gurambilbarra”. Wulgurukaba means “canoe people”. An important symbol of the Wulgurukaba people is the carpet snake. The Wulgurukaba creation story tells of a giant carpet snake (Gabul) that travelled from the Herbert River, forming the Hinchinbrook Channel, before moving out to sea, and down to Palm and Magnetic Islands. Its body broke up, leaving parts along the coast. The tail of the snake is at Halifax Bay, its body is at Palm Island, while its head rests at Arcadia, Magnetic Island.
Visit our Townsville Citylibraries Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community page for a range of information and links for local indigenous community members and the wider community.
Riverway Movie Night - Ron's Gone Wrong
Enjoy a FREE outdoor cinema experience under the stars. Bring the family along for a screening of Ron’s Gone Wrong and settle in with a great selection of food trucks.
Learning for Life Youth Fest @ Flinders Lane
Ready to level up your skills, confidence and future? This youth-led festival is all about real world skills, confidence, and connection – and it’s totally FREE. Designed by young people, for young people (12–25 years). Don’t miss it!
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Josh Cohen: Radiohead for Solo Piano II
Josh Cohen brings his acclaimed solo‑piano reinterpretations of Radiohead to Townsville Civic Theatre, transforming the band’s iconic songs into dynamic, innovative piano works - book now!
School Holiday Guide
Don’t miss a minute of fun these school holidays! Check out Council’s digital School Holiday Guide packed with low and no-cost activities happening these April school holidays.