Stories of Townsville
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Photo: William Joseph Bundock Laurie, Flinders Street, Townsville, no date.
Photo: William Joseph Bundock Laurie, Ross Creek, Victoria Bridge and Castle Hill. Townsville, 1930, 31 December 1930.
Anzac Day 2026
Join Townsville City Council this Anzac Day, in partnership with the Townsville and Thuringowa RSL sub-branches. Commemorative services and parades will be held at the Thuringowa Cenotaph, Riverway Precinct and Anzac Memorial Park, The Strand
Electrifying 80's
Join Paulini and Tim Campbell live at Townsville Civic Theatre with Electrifying 80s! This high-voltage show is packed with hits of the decade, neon-soaked nostalgia and enough energy to light up a dancefloor!
Mother's Day Memorial
Join us at Belgian Gardens Cemetery for a special memorial to remember those close to us that we have lost. The memorial is a free community event and open to all who seek to connect with others to remember their loved ones ahead of Mother's Day.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Garrison - Exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery
Featuring around 60 artworks by Douglas Green, Tim Page, George Gittoes, Jon Cattapan & more, this exhibition brings together historical & contemporary perspectives on conflict, service & resilience through works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.