Media releases

09 Jul 2012Sustainability ideas on display at expo

Cairns Esplanade will host more than 40 stallholders for this weekend’s Sustainable Living Expo.

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02 Jul 2012NAIDOC Week brings Dreamtime to libraries

Cairns Regional Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week with special Storytime sessions at libraries this week.

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28 Jun 2012$86,000 in grants for local arts projects

Cairns Regional Council today presented nearly $86,000 in funding to 11 community organisations and individuals in the latest round of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants.

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28 Jun 2012Lagoon to reopen this weekend

Maintenance work on the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon will be completed ahead of schedule, with the popular waterfront pool set to reopen at 7am this Saturday 30 June 2012.

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27 Jun 2012Review of caravan park fees and charges

Cairns Regional Council has placed the introduction of new fees and charges for Council-managed caravan parks and campgrounds on hold.

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27 Jun 2012CEO Lyn Russell to leave Cairns Regional Council

Mayor Bob Manning today announced that Chief Executive Officer Lyn Russell will vacate her position at the end of this week.

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27 Jun 2012Council continues to fight appeal

Cairns Regional Council will continue to defend its existing position in relation to a proposal to build a shopping centre on Draper Road, Gordonvale.

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22 Jun 2012Free holiday fun on Esplanade

Cairns Regional Council is helping to beat the school holiday boredom with two weeks of free activities on the Esplanade.

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