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NewsBank Access Australia
NewsBank is a fully searchable online resource that provides the complete text of thousands of news articles, editorials, obituaries, classifieds, and more. Most titles offer coverage from the 1980s onward through to today.
Access Australia features key news sources from every state and territory, including the Townsville Bulletin, with some digital images available.
Access
Access while connected to a public library computer or MiTownsville Wi-Fi network.
Offsite
Requires a Townsville Citylibraries card number to access offsite:
select ‘remote access’
select ‘click here for additional log in options’
enter the library’s name as: Townsville Library Service
enter your library card number.
We Love Libraries
To make sure our libraries are providing the best services for our community, we want to hear from you! Complete our quick and easy survey to have you say. Plus, you can go into the draw to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards*
Geigi the Stubborn Boy - Book Launch
Join Citylibraries Riverway for the exciting book launch of Geigi the Stubborn Boy by local Townsville authors Michael and Elliot Passi.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
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 June/July school holidays.
North Queensland Ceramic Awards - Call for Artists
The awards attract a high calibre of local and national entries, with competitors vying for the acquisitive $10,000 City of Townsville Art Collection Award and a $1,000 People’s Choice Award. Entries close 5pm on Tuesday 7 July 2026.
