November

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.

Council implements medium level water restrictions

With below average rainfall predicted and hot, dry weather continuing in the months to come, Townsville City Council is calling on the community to watch their water usage as the city moves into medium level water restrictions this week.

Iconic Townsville landmark needs your feedback

One of Townsville’s most iconic landmarks is upgrading its playground and Council wants to know what you would like to include as part of the project.

Borrow tomes from your phone with new Citylibraries app

Townsville Citylibraries’ brand new app is making it easier than ever to explore the library anywhere and anytime.

Council project takes out State award

A Townsville City Council project to transform a deteriorating open drain into a naturalised waterway, filtering stormwater, enhancing water quality, and restoring biodiversity has taken out an Excellence Award at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA – QNT) 2024 Awards last week

Dog owner responsibility urged following news reports

Townsville City Council is reminding residents of the importance of responsible pet ownership following recent news reports detailing dog attack statistics across the state.

Pika-choose a night under the stars at Riverway this Friday

A cult favourite is coming to Townsville City Council’s Riverway movie night this Friday with Pokémon: Detective Pikachu set to air on the big screen from 7pm.

Residents to help shape city

Townsville residents are being asked what their vision for Townsville is as Council calls for residents to shape Townsville’s future through the development of a new Corporate Plan.

New lights fitted in time for Remembrance Day

A new light will shine on the Townsville Cenotaph in time for Remembrance Day thanks to a grant from the Queensland Government.

Winner celebrates as Festive Flags comp draws to a close

A young aspiring author and illustrator has taken a huge leap towards his dreams by being named a winner in Townsville City Council’s Festive Flags Competition.

Sort your load ahead of Council’s Get Ready Tip Weekend

Council is calling on the community to sort their car, ute or trailer loads ahead of the Get Ready Tip weekend to save the environment and time spent at the tip.

Council delivers 2023/24 Annual Report

Townsville City Council has today adopted its Annual Report for the 2023/24 financial year, showcasing the organisation’s continued commitment to delivering for the City of Townsville.

Christmas funding to boost connections across Townsville

Not for profit organisations across Townsville can now register for funding to host a Christmas event this festive season.

Council uniforms get new lease on life with UPPAREL partnership

As one of the city’s largest employers Townsville City Council is stepping up their game in the battle against waste, partnering with an Australian leader in textile recovery and recycling.