Townsville is the capital of Northern Australia, and Townsville City Council is the largest regional council in Queensland delivering services to the community of more than 190,000 residents. Council strives to facilitate sustainable economic development for our region, enhance quality of life for our residents, and identify and unlock the potential of our City through inspired leadership, codesign of services with the community, and sustainable and innovative business partnering. Council operates an animal shelter for the housing and rehoming of stray animals within our community.