The Charters Towers Local Disaster Management Group has moved to Alert Status as at 9:40am Monday, 2 March 2026 and we will continue to monitor the weather situation. If you are travelling throughout the region, please take note of the road conditions by logging onto Council’s Disaster Dashboard.
Sumpton's Gold Rush Gazette is the free Charters Towers newspaper dedicated to informing and connecting people in the region. Founded by Daniel Sumpton, the publication covers local news, events, businesses, and community initiatives, serving both residents and visitors.
The Charters Towers newspaper is a weekly publication available both digitally and physically every Friday. From the beginning of 2025, Sumpton's Gold Rush Gazette has been distributed free of charge within the Charters Towers region.