Sometimes, even the best road trips call for a little rest stop magic! Across Queensland, you’ll find plenty of free camping spots — from shady state forest hideaways to peaceful national park clearings and council-managed reserves. Many offer the essentials (toilets, picnic tables, quiet vibes), giving you the perfect place to recharge before hitting the road again. But if you’re passing through Visit Charters Towers, North Queensland, don’t just stay the night — you’ll want at least a few days

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🎉 Friday Treats on the Street Winner! 🎉 Congratulations to Bodyfix Charters Towers - Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology, our latest Friday Treats on the Street winner and the perfect way to kick off 2026 by celebrating local legends! The team at Bodyfix are passionate about helping locals move better, feel stronger and stay healthy, providing professional care and support to our community every day. A huge thank you to Salt Lane Cafe for the delicious treats, and to everyone who nominated the

🚨 Final Call! 🚨 Applications for our Business Administration Traineeships close SUNDAY! If you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s the time. Don’t miss your chance to kickstart a rewarding career and gain real-world experience right here in Charters Towers. ✅ Apply now at https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/ApplyNow Your future starts today — not tomorrow! #SkillingQueenslandersForWork | Charters Towers Regional Council

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Heritage themed mural to adorn council building

ROAD CONDITION UPDATE FOR THE CHARTERS TOWERS REGION Charters Towers to Greenvale – CLOSED Charters Towers to Townsville – CLOSED Charters Towers to Belyando – OPEN WITH CAUTION Charters Towers to Hughenden – OPEN Updates will be provided as information is received. Due to the current weather conditions and volume of water in our catchments, Council is unable to confirm when roads will reopen. For further road conditions, check Council’s Emergency Dashboard for road closures, weather alerts, and