2024

Stop your pet having a ruff time this NYE

Townsville City Council has a few tips and tricks to keep your pets happy and safe this New Year’s Eve as Townsville rings in 2024 with three rounds of firework shows.

Christmas brings people together, not bins

As Christmas gets closer by the day, Townsville City Council is urging the community to spread the Christmas joy by making sure their bins are spread at least half-a-metre apart when placed on the kerb.

Council crews work into the new year

Townsville City Council team members are helping to keep the city running smoothly this festive season by working across areas like waste collection and customer service.

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.

Council starts post flood-event clean up

With just two work days to go before Christmas, Townsville City Council crews are starting work on repairs across the city following

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.