2024

Marabou Park basketball court art comp bounces to life

An Annandale basketball half-court is set to receive a new splash of life with aspiring artists from across Townsville being called on to battle it out in a design competition that will see the winning artist receive a $1,500 artist fee to bring their design to life.

TLDMG meet for Exercise Katrina

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has been put through its paces preparing for a significant weather event impacting the city.

Dog sale no trick, just a howl-o-ween treat

Townsville residents in search of a dog or puppy are in for a sweet treat, with the Animal Care and Adoption Centre’s howl-o-ween sale running now through to Saturday 2 November.

Council appoints Chief Executive Officer

Townsville City Council has selected highly experienced local government leader Mr Joe McCabe as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Council adopts new plan to boost Townsville housing

A new plan to increase the rate and diversity of new houses in Townsville has been endorsed at Council’s Ordinary Meeting.

TCC Statement regarding parking expansion pause

Expanded paid parking across Townsville has been put on hold after councillors voted in yesterday’s Special Meeting to pause the roll out of new paid parking meters.

Sk8ers drop-in on new skatepark

Townsville skaters are shredding up the newly completed skatepark at Garbutt after construction of the $2.1 million skatepark was completed.

New footpath and stairs to lure rec fishos to Ross Dam

Recreational fishos are reeling with excitement as Townsville City Council crews are well into the construction efforts that will form the foundation for Stage 1 recreational use of the Ross Dam.

Grants approved for Townsville community groups

Four North Queensland community groups are receiving funding for events and programs from Townsville City Council after their applications were considered in this week’s Ordinary Council meeting.

Statement regarding destruction of Council property

Townsville City Council is calling on community members with any information on the destruction of Council property to come forward after a crime-fuelled week led to more than $300,000 worth of damage to city infrastructure.

Council delivers major water security project

Council has officially opened the new pipeline spanning almost 10 kilometres from Ross River Dam to Council’s Douglas Water Treatment Plant, signalling the end of a two-year build to provide long-term water security for the city.

Nominate your local hero for an Australia Day Award

Celebrate your local hero by nominating them for the 2025 Australia Day Awards.

Final week to enter Festive Flags competition

Young artists have one week left to help bring Christmas cheer to Townsville by entering their unique artwork into this year’s Festive Flags competition.

New collaborative exhibition celebrates city’s young artists

Join Townsville City Galleries and Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts as their newest collaborative exhibition Young Indigenous Printmakers opens to the public at Pinnacles Gallery this Saturday.

Shell-abrate the weekend with free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles screening

Have a turtley awesome time with the whole family at Riverway Movie Nights this Friday.

Shape Townsville’s future with liveability survey

Townsville residents can now rate their neighbourhood for the chance to win one of 10 $100 gift cards or a grand prize valued at $1,000.

King tides expected next week

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of the king tide expected early next week.

North Queensland Ceramic Awards finalists announced

For Townsville-based ceramicist Tony Di Giacomo, the North Queensland Ceramic Awards (NQCA) is more than a competition – it’s a platform for the recently announced finalists to come together and showcase the region’s talents.

Townsville singers to play an instrumental role in Carols celebrations

Townsville vocalists could play a key role in the city’s annual Carols by Candlelight celebrations this December with Council calling for up to 80 people to be part of the community choir.

Fe-line lonely? Council’s lucky black cat sale will do the trick

With Friday the 13th just around the corner more than 15 black cats are screaming ‘get meow-t of here’ at the Townsville Animal Care and Adoption Centre.