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
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Self-Guided Tours
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Stories of Townsville
Interactive online resource that brings our community's collective memory to life.
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.
Community Activation Grants
Are you a not-for-profit or auspice organisation with big ideas for our community? Applications are now open for Council’s Community Activation Grants, offering cash funding or in-kind support to help bring your community projects to life. Apply now!
School Holiday Guide
Don’t miss a minute of fun! Check out Council’s digital School Holiday Guide packed with low and no-cost activities happening these September/October school holidays.
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.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.