April

Walking track closes for repair

Mount Louisa Walking Track will be temporarily closed from Monday as Council teams repair damage caused by record-breaking rainfall.

Council to restore Sooning St access thanks to disaster recovery funding

A new bridge is set to be constructed over Gustav Creek later this year to replace the structure after it was damaged beyond repair in the record-breaking rainfall.

King tides expected over Anzac long weekend

Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of a weekend of higher-than-usual tides, including two consecutive king tides tipping 3.80 metres on Sunday and Monday.

New additions to park sit proudly ahead of Anzac Day

Three new park benches will be hot property on Anzac Park this Friday thanks to a generous donation by the North Queensland TPI Association (Totally & Permanently Disabled Ex-Service Persons Association).

Register for Deadly Digital workshops now

The First Nations community is invited to join Townsville Citylibraries’ Deadly Digital workshops to preserve and share cultural knowledge for generations to come.

Advisor wraps up TCC tenure

Townsville City Council advisor Mr John Oberhardt, who was appointed by the then Director-General, Department of Housing, Local Government and Public Works in September 2024, completed his final day with Council yesterday.

Ross dam to o-fish-ally open to rec fishing in May

Keen anglers will be reeling with excitement to know Ross Dam will be open to recreational land-based fishing in just 26 days’ time.

Dingo no-goes this mating season

Townsville City Council is reminding residents to be vigilant and keep their pets safe during wild dog mating season.

Bridge renamed after larger-than-life local legend

A former federal member of parliament and local legend has had his name etched into Townsville’s history after the Louisa Creek Bridge was officially renamed today.

Our Townsville registrations open now

Sign up now to share what makes the city shine as a stallholder or performer for Our Townsville 2025.

Residential bin checks to improve Townsville recycling

Townsville City Council is lifting the lid on household habits that cause contamination in recycling bins with its bin health check program.

Flashback to Lord Wedgwood in Townsville as exhibition opens

Imagine this: it’s the 1990s, you’re on a work trip at David Jones in Townsville and you happen to be asked to attend a tea party.

A statement from Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney

Queens Gardens’ wedding lawn and other grassed areas are being senselessly vandalised by electric bikes and scooters, leading to expensive months-long repairs.

Council takes to the suburbs to educate on Yellow Crazy Ants

Townsville’s southern suburb residents can talk all things Yellow Crazy Ants this weekend at Alligator Creek at a Yellow Crazy Ants Information session.

Council continues to advocate for Legacy with 2032 Action Plan

With Townsville set to host both sailing and football during the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, Townsville City Council is continuing its successful advocacy work off the back of its submission to the State Government’s 100 Day Review.