2025

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.