2024

Core Services Underpin 2024/25 Budget

Council's 2024/25 Budget and Operational Plan prioritises delivering core services despite rising operational costs.

A responsible budget delivering a strong future for Townsville

Council is prioritising core services, adopting its 2024/25 Budget and Operational Plan today.

Council pours investment into new skatepark

A leader in skatepark design and construction will help shape the next generation of skaters through the construction of Council’s new Harold Phillips Skatepark in Garbutt.

The Percivals 2024 launches, winners announced

The Percivals and the only double-finalist in its Percival Portrait Painting Prize and Percival Animal Portrait Prize have one thing in common: they were both born in 2007.

Council raises the roof for jetty sails replacement

The Strand Jetty is set to receive a makeover as its iconic architectural sails are replaced in the coming weeks.

Celebrate Percivals launch with free street party

Celebrate the launch of one of Australia’s biggest art prizes at the official Percivals Street Party outside Perc Tucker Regional Gallery on Saturday.

Traffic management revs up as Supercars race into town

Rubber is set to hit the road as preparation work kicks up a gear to get the Reid Park track ready for an octane-fuelled weekend of racing for the NTI Townsville 500 in the coming weeks.

Council bolsters treatments against Crazy Ants

Council is throwing everything it’s got at treating Townsville’s largest Yellow Crazy Ant infestation in the city’s southern suburbs.

Grants, partnerships approved for Townsville community groups

Council is proudly supporting a number of community groups through its Community Grants and Partnerships program, with six applications being passed at this week’s Ordinary Council meeting.

School holiday guide’s a boredom buster

With school holidays just weeks away, Council is keeping boredom at bay, releasing the June-July School Holiday Guide this week.

Statement regarding Ordinary Council, 5 June 2024

Prior to today’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Mayor Troy Thompson requested a leave of absence, pending the outcome of all investigations relating to him, which was approved unanimously by the Council today.

Community urged to dig in for Community Tree Planting Day

A Wulguru park will undergo a transformation with more than 300 trees and shrubs being planted by community members this Friday.

Artistic Swimming Australia’s Team Australia dives into Townsville training camp

Council has helped Artistic Swimming Australia’s Team Australia Squad make a splash in Townsville with a $5,000 grant to support the team’s training camp.

Jabiru Park receives boulder treatment

A Condon park which has fallen victim to vandalism in recent years is receiving Council’s boulder protection treatment, with works beginning this week.

Black River Yellow Crazy Ant treatment underway

More than 800 hectares of land will be treated by helicopter this week at Black River as Council takes on the fight against Yellow Crazy Ants in the northern suburb.

Recycle Mate sorting guide, app launches for Townsville users

Trash the excuse of not knowing how to recycle properly in Townsville by using the new Recycle Mate app.

Castle Hill closure an opportunity to explore Townsville’s outdoor hidden gems

Castle Hill walkers are being encouraged to discover more of their backyard during the Hill’s yearly maintenance closure from Monday.

Marabou Park ignites community spirit

A more visible location, upgraded security features and a disk golf course are among the additions of a major park upgrade in Annandale.

TCC urges responsible pet ownership as animal intake rises

Council is urging residents to practice responsible pet ownership following its Animal Care and Adoption Centre receiving more than 220 lost pets since the start of the month.

Council shares the dignity

Council staff have donated more than 300 hygiene products to help people at risk of domestic violence, homelessness or poverty.