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THE PERCIVALS 2026
Artists from across the globe, of all ages and any level of experience, are now cordially invited to apply for The Percivals 2026. One of Australia’s most respected arts competitions, The Percivals is North Queensland’s own biennial portrait competition. Presented by...
ROCKPOOL FUTURE SHAPED BY PUBLIC
More than 1500 submissions are set to guide the future redevelopment of Townsville’s iconic Rockpool with Townsville City Council engaging Place Design Group and Liquid Blu to complete a preliminary design to assist in gaining external funding. Acting Mayor Ann-Maree...
CALVARY MEN’S BREKKIE IMPACTS LIVES
A Morning of Food, Friendship, and Purpose There’s something powerful that happens when men gather — especially over good food and good purpose. Calvary Church Townsville is hosting its annual Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, 1 November, starting at 8:00am, and this year...
NO-CHARGE TIP RUNS IN NOVEMBER
Townsville residents are urged to get ready ahead of the forthcoming wet weather season by cleaning up their yards and taking advantage of this year’s no-charge tipping weekend, to be held in early November. In a bid to maximise community involvement, Townsville City...
KIDS GET CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FLYING WITH FESTIVE FLAGS
It’s almost that time of year again where Townsville is adorned with flags of festive joy, designed by local children. While Townsville City Council’s Festive Flag competition has become a staple in households across the city, in recent years it has found its way into...
CASTLE HILL TO RE-OPEN
Castle Hill Road will re-open to vehicles from tomorrow, with Townsville City Council contractors wrapping up slope stabilisation works to a section of the iconic hill. Contractors Shamrock Civil will finalise works on Wednesday, requiring a single lane closure for...
NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY 2025
The sacrifice made by officers who have lost their lives in service to our community is never forgotten. Each year, vigils, services and marches are held across the land to commemorate National Police Remembrance Day to remember and honour all police officers who have...
NOMINATE A LOCAL LEGEND TODAY
Nominations are now open for the city’s 2026 Australia Day Awards, with locals invited to nominate a quiet achiever, humble hero or otherwise outstanding citizen who makes Townsville a better place to live, work and play. The awards, celebrated each year on January...
BOARDWALK NAMED IN HONOUR OF ‘PATO’
Townsville City Council will formally recognise local rugby league great James "Jim" Paterson for his significant contribution to the game by naming a boardwalk linking the city to Townsville Country Bank Stadium in his honour. Councillors today voted unanimously to...