January

TLDMG moves to Stand Up

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to stand up.

Evacuation Centre Opens - Heatley Secondary College

Heatley Secondary College is opening at 6:30pm as an evacuation centre for Townsville residents who must leave their homes.

TLDMG moves to lean forward as rain intensifies

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to lean forward as rain has intensified across the region.

Celebrate World Wetlands Day this Sunday

Celebrate Townsville’s wetland biodiversity and the role it plays for the city’s environmental health this World Wetlands Day (Sunday 2 February 2025).

TLDMG moves to alert as rain continues

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to alert as rain continues across the region.

Townsville to tackle Rugby World Cup

Townsville Rugby lovers have scored a huge win, with the city securing the host-rights of four Rugby World Cup matches to be held in 2027.

Council prepares amid wet weather across NQ

Townsville City Council is making wet weather preparations for the city as two tropical lows bring more rain to the region.

Australia Day Award Winners Announced

A number of Townsville’s most outstanding citizens have been recognised for their efforts, taking out top honours in today’s Australia Day Awards.

New Aussies to bottle-brush up on native plants with citizenship giveaway

The humble bottlebrush is set to take pride and place in around 50 new Australian citizens’ backyards, with those attending being gifted the much-loved Australian native this weekend.

Council endorses new Biosecurity Plan

A new plan to provide a coordinated approach to the management of pest plants and animals within Townsville has been endorsed at this week’s ordinary Council meeting.

Reflect, respect and celebrate this Australia Day

Mark your calendars for a chance to reflect, respect and celebrate this Australia Day with a number of activities along The Strand and Jezzine Barracks.

Council submits Olympics infrastructure wish list to Qld Gov review

A new arena and upgrades to three sporting precincts are the top priorities outlined in Townsville City Council’s submission to the State Government’s 100-day review into Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure.

Nursery named after Council legend

A specialised Dry Tropics nursery responsible for growing tens of thousands of native plants for the region has been renamed after a long-serving Council employee.

Riverway Movie Nights are back in 2025

Join Gru and the gang down at Riverway Oval this Friday, 17 January as they welcome a new member to the family in Despicable Me 4.

Homeowners urged to update address for rates and utilities notices

Townsville homeowners are being encouraged to update their mailing address by 23 January in time to receive February’s rates and utilities notices.

Learn about yellow crazy ants at free info session

Townsville residents can learn how to keep an eye out for yellow crazy ants at a free information session at Bunnings at Fairfield Waters this Saturday, 11 January 2025.

King tides expected from this weekend

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of the king tide expected from this weekend.

Residents encouraged to report potholes

Council teams are hard at work across the city and suburbs repairing potholes caused by recent heavy rain, but they need your help.