Ross River Closed for Recreational Use
Posted: Friday 6 March 2026
The Ross River Dam and river is closed from 6pm to sport and recreation users for safety reasons. Council will update river users when the river is open to the public.
Boat Ramps
Boat Ramp Locations
Townsville has a number of boat ramps available for launching your boat.
Townsville City Council is the managing authority for all of the boat ramps on this page, with the exception of the boat ramps on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive which are managed by Port of Townsville Limited.
Where is the Green Sheep?
10 March 2026
Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields… But where IS that Green Sheep? Tickets on sale now.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Townsville Fire Championship Celebrations
8 March 2026
Join us this Sunday from 9-11am at Cotters Market on Flinders Street to congratulate Townsville Fire on winning the WNBL 2025/26 Championship.
Shakespeare In Love
Begin the 2026 theatre season with a story of love, inspiration, and artistic brilliance. Shakespeare in Love arrives at Townsville Civic Theatre 5 – 7 March in a vibrant new production from TheatreiNQ, filled with laughter, heart, and the energy of Shakespeare’s London. Tickets on sale now.
Payments Made Your Way
Pay rates your way this notice period, with options to pay online and by phone. Having trouble paying in full? Request a payment plan to pay by instalments.