2024

TLDMG stands down as rain eases

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is standing down as the threat from rain and flooding has reduced overnight.

TLDMG moves to ‘stand up’ with residents in flood prone areas urged to Watch and Act

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to ‘stand up’ as the potential for localised flooding grows with increasing heavy rainfall expected to continue over the next 12 hours before heading east.

TLDMG moves to alert amid rain, flooding

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has been stood up amid heavy rainfall and localised flooding across Townsville.

Council wades in on water safety this festive season

As Townsville residents immerse themselves to escape the summer heat, the community is being urged to brush up on their water safety practices.

Council appoints new Deputy Mayor

Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney has been appointed the new Deputy Mayor of Townsville at today’s Special Meeting.

Sporting organisations and clubs called to sign up for Get Active Sign On

Townsville’s Get Active Sign On is back in 2025 and with Council calling on local sporting and fitness organisations from across Townsville to register to be involved, it could be bigger and better than ever.

Townsville Enterprise to lead the future of major events attraction

Townsville Enterprise is set to take on major events for the city in a new partnership with Townsville City Council that will bolster Townsville’s reputation as the major events capital of northern Australia.

Council’s School Holiday guide a boredom buster

Pack these school holidays with adventure and activities with the help of Council’s December – January School Holiday Guide.

ARIO rides into town

There’s a new scooter on the block, with Townsville City Council securing an Australian-first partnership with ARIO, introducing 200 futuristic, three-wheeled electric scooters across Townsville and Magnetic Island.

Bridge renamed after Townsville icon

A popular local bridge catering to more than 13,500 vehicles a day has been officially renamed after a Townsville icon in an Ordinary Council meeting earlier today.

Council appoints officer to North Rail Yard Developments board

Townsville City Council has today resolved to appoint a Council officer to the board of North Rail Yard Developments.

NQ SPARK announces new board appointments

Advanced simulation facility NQ SPARK has today announced its new board appointments.

North Australian Festival of Arts transitions to independent event

The North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) is preparing to transition out of Townsville City Council and into an independently run event in 2025 following five highly successful years of events across the city.

Local skaters drop-in to newly completed Murray skatepark

Townsville is cementing itself as the skateboarding capital of northern Australia with the recent $2.6 million upgrade of Townsville’s most popular skatepark in Annandale.

Council spreads Christmas joy with two-hour free parking

Visitors to Townsville’s city centre will be joyfully surprised by the return of free two-hour parking for the month of December, kicking off this Monday.

Get your hands dirty for Tropical Tree Day

Townsville City Council is calling on community members with green thumbs to take part in Tropical Tree Day this Sunday to plant native species ahead of the wet season.

Townsville nabs spot on international sustainability list

Townsville is being recognised on the world map for its forward-thinking environmental practices in local government, with Council’s low-cost environmental sensors landing a spot on Green Destinations’ Top 100 Stories 2024.

Apprentice of the year calls on jobseekers to join Council team

A North Queensland Apprentice of the year is calling on job seekers to help build a city of the future as Council opens their doors for their 2025 apprentice intake.

Council builds new planning and development website

Townsville City Council is unveiling its new one-stop-shop for builders and developers to find everything they need to know about planning and development in Townsville.

Council offers free swimming lessons as Townsville dives into summer

As more people seek water to escape the heat over the coming weeks and months as summer and the school holidays kick into gear, Townsville City Council has partnered with Love2Swim swimming school to provide free water safety lessons to kick off water safety week.