2022

Sign up now to exhibit at Get Active Expo

Sporting, recreation, health and fitness clubs and organisations can now sign up to be part of Townsville City Council’s Get Active Expo at the Townsville Sports Precinct.

Mozzies on the rise following recent rain

With late wet season rainfall soaking the region, mosquito numbers are set to be on the rise across Townsville.

Un-bee-lievable new hotel opens for city’s pollinators

A new native bee hotel will be unveiled this World Bee Day (Friday 20 May 2022) as the new Ecosophy Garden takes over the corner of Walker and Stanley streets.

Award-winning band headlines NAFA concert

Aussie music darlings Lime Cordiale will be joined by Thelma Plum and Haiku Hands for the first ever Tropic Sounds concert at Reid Park during NAFA 2022.

Buzz builds for eco film competition

Time is running out on an un-BEE-lievable opportunity for Townsville film makers as entries for The Buzz – Eco Fiesta Video Competition close tomorrow (Friday 20 May 2022).

Riverway Movie Nights presents Ron’s Gone Wrong

Take the whole family out for a free night of entertainment this Friday when Riverway Movie Nights presents Ron’s Gone Wrong.

Free graffiti removal kits available now

Illegal graffiti has long been a blight on our community, but with the introduction of Council’s graffiti removal kits, residents can join the battle to keep Townsville looking its best.

Council to reprofile Magnetic Island beach

Townsville City Council will help strengthen Nelly Bay’s coastal defence, as reprofiling work on the beach starts this week.

Let the rain do the heavy lifting in your garden

Townsville City Council is urging the community to let the rain do the heavy lifting now in order to conserve water while keeping lawns looking their best.

Double the drama in store at Civic Theatre this week

Theatre afficionados are in for a treat this week as New Zealand theatre company A Slightly Isolated Dog brings two huge shows to Townsville Civic Theatre.

Works set to begin on new addition to Riverway community precinct

The next chapter of the Riverway Lagoon and community precinct will begin later this month as works begin on a new library and community hub.

Green thumbs get go ahead for Sunday’s Community Tree Planting Day

This week’s wet weather hasn’t put a dampener on plans for Townsville City Council’s Community Tree Planting Day this Sunday.

Encouraging results for street sweeper recycling trial

A trial to recycle material collected by street sweepers could help divert the equivalent of 80,000 fully-loaded wheelie bins of waste from going to landfills and save ratepayers more than $200,000 a year while helping to keep Townsville streets clean.

Bluewater playground and oval upgrades are complete

Children can now enjoy a new state-of-the-art playground at Bluewater Park after Townsville City Council completed upgrades to the open space.

Music in the City returns for 2022 season

Grab your lunch and get your groove on when Music in the City returns to Townsville CBD today.

NAFA favourite joins headline acts for 2022

The North Australian Festival of Arts is proud to announce its headline acts for 2022, including free concerts and a festival favourite’s return.

Curtain rises on Festival of One-Act Plays

Short, sharp and showstopping performances will take over Townsville Civic Theatre this weekend for the Festival of One-Act Plays.

Council commissions $5.3 million pipeline to strengthen suburban water security

Townsville City Council is enhancing suburban water security through the commissioning of a new $5.3 million pipeline connecting the Douglas Water Treatment Plant to Condon under the Ross River.

Renewal works underway at two popular Townsville skate parks

Townsville’s skateboarding community will soon have access to enhanced facilities with renewal works at the Peggy Banfield and Murray skate parks currently underway.

Applications open for Council’s graduate program

Townsville City Council will give graduates the tools to advance their careers as applications open for its 2023 Graduate Program.