The first Townsville City Council meeting of 2025 began slightly ominously, with a noticeable increase in security in the Walker Street forecourt. Council sources told the Bulletin that staff had ...

Townsville City Council’s chief executive has labelled endless social media rants from suspended mayor Troy Thompson as “damaging”, saying staff’s wellbeing is at risk. Since his ...

Townsville City Council chief executive Joe McCabe called for an end to the attacks after persistent commentary by Cr Thompson. "Council's staff members are Townsville residents and ratepayers ...