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.
Expert in Residence
Townsville Citylibraries is excited to collaborate with local experts Andrew Schubert and Natasha Lane to deliver free, hands-on digital skills sessions in the Riverway Creative Hub from February to June.
North Queensland Ceramic Awards - Call for artists
The biennial North Qld Ceramic Awards return in 2026. The awards display the diversity of ceramic art currently being produced in Australia, attracting a high calibre of entries from local and national artists. Entries are now open.
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 - Call for Submissions
Submissions are now open for Council’s digital School Holiday Guide: June/July edition. Register your low or no cost activity for FREE by 31 May.
Eco Fiesta 2026
A free community celebration of sustainability and native birds at Anderson Gardens.