Port of Townsville Limited

01/08/2026

The Port of Townsville is pleased to advise that consultation for our proposed application for 10 year sea dumping permit is now open.

The community can attend an information session to learn more about the permit application next week.

Two information sessions will be held in Townsville on Tuesday 4 August and on Magnetic Island on Thursday 6 August.

Attendance is free; however, registration is required due to venue capacity limitations.

For information on how to register to attend an information session please visit our stakeholder consultation webpage https://bit.ly/4x5Dqc9

Bookings will close 6pm tonight.

Project information, supporting studies, fact sheets, technical summaries and details on how to provide feedback can be accessed via our website https://bit.ly/4wvuFZa

You can have your say via the online feedback form here until Tuesday 25 August 2026 https://bit.ly/3RWUMsV

31/07/2026

The Port of Townsville is pleased to advise that consultation for our proposed application for 10 year sea dumping permit is now open.

The community can attend an information session to learn more about the permit application next week.

Two information sessions will be held in Townsville on Tuesday 4 August and on Magnetic Island on Thursday 6 August.

Attendance is free; however, registration is required due to venue capacity limitations.

For information on how to register to attend an information session please visit our stakeholder consultation webpage https://bit.ly/4x5Dqc9

We've extended the bookings to close 6pm Monday 3 August 2026.

Project information, supporting studies, fact sheets, technical summaries and details on how to provide feedback can be accessed via our website https://bit.ly/4wvuFZa

You can have your say via the online feedback form here until Tuesday 25 August 2026 https://bit.ly/3RWUMsV

30/07/2026

Good luck to our school-based apprentice electrician, Izabel de Buck, who is a finalist in this year’s North Queensland Regional Final of the 2026 Queensland Training Awards to be held tomorrow in Townsville.

A Year 12 student at Tec-NQ, she is one of three finalists who will contest the School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year category.

Izabel was introduced to the Port through work experience she completed in 2024, before commencing her school-based apprenticeship last year. Next year, she will transition into a full-time role at the Port as a second-year Apprentice Electrician.

We wish Izabel the best of luck tomorrow!

29/07/2026

The Port of Townsville is pleased to advise that consultation for our proposed application for 10 year sea dumping permit is now open.

Project information, supporting studies, fact sheets, technical summaries and details on how to provide feedback can be accessed via our website https://bit.ly/4wvuFZa

The community is invited to have their say via the online feedback form here until Tuesday 25 August 2026 https://bit.ly/3RWUMsV

We will also host several community information sessions next week in Townsville on Tuesday 4 August and on Magnetic Island on Thursday 6 August.

Attendance is free; however, registration is required due to venue capacity limitations.

For information on how to register to attend an information session please visit our stakeholder consultation webpage https://bit.ly/4x5Dqc9

Bookings will close 6pm Sunday 2 August 2026.

26/07/2026

Happy 40th anniversary to the Maritime Museum Of Townsville!

A ceremony was held at the museum on 15 July to mark the special milestone.

The original museum was established at the Port after the then Secretary of the Townsville Harbour Board suggested the Seafarers Association set up a nautical display on the upper floor of the former Pier Master's office, located between Berths 4 and 6.

It was officially opened by the then Townsville Mayor, Mike Reynolds, on 15 July 1986.

Due to its rapidly expanding collection of artefacts, the museum outgrew its location at the Port and was moved to its current position on Palmer Street in 1992.

The museum holds about 19,000 artefacts, books and photos, and a fleet of 10 historic watercraft.

Port of Townsville Chair Peter Court, who spoke at the birthday ceremony, said it was vital to preserve and promote Townsville's rich maritime history.

“The museum is a reminder that Townsville's identity has always been shaped by the sea, by the Port, and by the people who work on and around the waterfront,” he said.

“It preserves, not only our maritime heritage, but also the stories of services, trade, community and connection that have helped build this city.”

The Port of Townsville has remained closely connected to the museum, providing financial assistance, leasing Port land for operations and storage, and giving practical, in-kind support whenever needed.

Photos below include its original location within the Port, when it was moved and museum curator Robert De Jong and Port of Townsville Chair Peter Court.

09/07/2026

We kicked off NAIDOC Week at the Port of Townsville with the talented and engaging Arika Appleby - Radio host 107.1, who joined our all-staff breakfast to share how perseverance and resilience have shaped the past few years of her life.

Arika is an award-winning radio host at Radio 4K1G but also a mum of two, motivational speaker, DJ, comedian, and proud Gudjala, Juru, Gugu Badhun woman. As of last year, she’s also a marathon runner, having completed the New York Marathon as a participant in the Indigenous Marathon Project. Her incredible journey features in the new documentary, The Long Run.

Arika talked about how her life changed once she started saying ‘yes’, and why she’s focused on inspiring and motivating not just Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, but everyone she can.

She certainly did that for us and we are grateful she could join our NAIDOC celebrations.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn more about and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is “50 Years of Deadly”.
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09/07/2026

Your feedback is crucial to helping us foster a vibrant Port community.

Share your thoughts on what we’re doing well and where we can improve in our annual community survey.

Take five minutes to complete our survey here: https://bit.ly/4uxhy7V

The survey closes Sunday 12 July 2026.

07/07/2026

We're excited to be partnering with Wounded Heroes Australia.

The organisation is supplying coffee beans to be used across our offices.

Our procurement and contracts manager Lisa James said the transition has been seamless from an operational perspective, while also delivering a positive social outcome — a win for both our organisation and the broader community.

"This partnership not only helps fund vital services but also raises awareness of the challenges many veterans and families continue to face after service," Wounded Heroes Australia president Martin Shaw said.

Members from our procurement team recently visited Martin and Dave at the Wounded Heroes Veteran Centre Townsville to speak about the new partnership.

03/07/2026

We're excited to see Vinnies QLD's First Nations-themed shirts.

The team purchased their shirts after receiving funds via our Community Fund.

They look great team!

Our Townsville Diocese has received $975 in funding from the Port of Townsville Limited Community Fund to purchase First Nations-themed shirts for Volunteers at our Townsville and Mount Isa Support Centres 💙

These shirts will help our Volunteers proudly represent our commitment to reconciliation while continuing to walk alongside the people and communities we serve.

We thank the Port of Townsville Community Fund for supporting this initiative!

02/07/2026

Tell us what matters – take our 5-minute community survey to share your views about the Port.

The survey closes Sunday 12 July.

Click the link to have your say https://bit.ly/4uxhy7V