Townsville City Council

🚧 Major Wulguru wastewater upgrades kick off next week to fix ongoing issues and boost the network before the next wet season: bit.ly/4lNPxq4

🐰 Townsville’s little bunnies are invited to hop, hop, hop alongside their loved ones all the way Wulguru Park, joining in on Monday as Townsville’s Citylibraries hosts a special Easter-themed Messy Play in the Park: bit.ly/3Nfa7CZ

🎥 Townsville families are in for a magical evening outdoors as Riverway Stadium transforms once again into an open‑air cinema this Friday, complete with a shimmering fireworks display to top off the night: bit.ly/4bluVli

📻 The first North Queensland community radio station to broadcast on the FM band will continue serving the public from its 40-year headquarters, after councillors this week voted to extend the group’s $1-per-annum peppercorn lease for another five years: bit.ly/3P9kwAG

Townsville has received $4.285 million from the Queensland Government’s CopperString Community Benefits Fund to deliver four local energy and infrastructure projects, including solar, battery storage and lighting upgrades🌟bit.ly/4sp4MIA

♻️ Magnetic Island will get two new container refund points after Council approved leases allowing Pilchers Recycling to run them, helping locals and visitors recycle more easily. The initiative aims to cut island waste and support community fundraising: bit.ly/4rHgSvt

Townsville has marked 𝟭𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 since Australia’s first Japanese Consulate was established here in 1896, with Mayor Nick Dametto welcoming Japan’s Consul‑General Ishikawa Katsutoshi to celebrate this historic milestone: bit.ly/4sMIKPx

Townsville City Council has completed a 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗺 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿‑𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹, funded through disaster recovery grants to boost long-term resilience for local sport: bit.ly/4sjNKLU

𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 ⚠️ Townsville City Council is advising residents in low‑lying suburbs to take precautions ahead of a 3.71m king tide expected at 8:28am Wednesday, which may cause minor flooding: bit.ly/4rA28hN

🔬🧪 Townsville Laboratory Services has received new NATA accreditation to test surfaces for microorganisms. This means local businesses can now access reliable, nationally recognised hygiene testing right here in Townsville: bit.ly/46ZcIrg

Townsville came alive as fans flooded Flinders Street and Cotters Markets to celebrate the Fire’s triumphant fifth WNBL Championship. Watch the highlight video to relive the incredible wave of pride and celebration across the city! 🔥👉 bit.ly/4bhIe4S

🥕🫑 Townsville residents can register for Council’s free autumn gardening program to receive seasonal seeds and expert support to grow fresh food at home. Extra seed packs are now available after strong community demand: bit.ly/4s30Mx7

🌊 Riverway Lagoons will extend supervised hours to 𝟲𝗮𝗺–𝟴𝗽𝗺 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟯 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, giving the community longer access, especially in summer. Ongoing hours will be 𝟲𝗮𝗺–𝟴𝗽𝗺 (𝗡𝗼𝘃–𝗔𝗽𝗿) and 𝟲𝗮𝗺–𝟲𝗽𝗺 (𝗠𝗮𝘆–𝗢𝗰𝘁): bit.ly/47stPSh

Townsville is expected to see strong winds and heavy rainfall from tomorrow as Tropical Low 29U approaches the coast north of the city. Residents are urged to stay informed, have their emergency plans ready, and monitor official updates for changes: bit.ly/4u9lRav

Townsville locals are being encouraged to sign up for a free Citylibraries membership, with a new range of colourful, locally‑designed cards celebrating community, connection and creativity 📚💛✨ bit.ly/3MXKne6

Townsville City Council will honour long‑time Mysterton resident and dedicated volunteer Jenny Sebba with a commemorative plaque, bench and tree at Anderson Botanic Gardens. The tribute recognises her immense contribution to the community. 🌿🌿 bit.ly/4l7z53j

𝗧𝗟𝗗𝗠𝗚 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝟮𝟵𝗨, expected to move toward the QLD coast later this week with a moderate chance of forming into a cyclone. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄: bit.ly/4seB4oQ

🔥🧡 Townsville is celebrating the Fire’s fifth WNBL title this Sunday with a homecoming parade. Council is also renewing calls to upgrade the ageing TECC to give the champions a fit‑for‑purpose home and support future major events: bit.ly/4aYC7lY

Townsville City Council has shared critical water insights with Cambodian and Western Australia water utilities experts during a recent industry trip to Busselton: bit.ly/47hZAgK 💧

See, hear and feel the magic of live performance with a series of huge shows coming to Townsville during the 2026 Theatre Season: bit.ly/4bhKKt9 🎭