Media releases
14 Feb 2013Skate park strategy enters next phase of grant process
Cairns Regional Council has been invited to submit a full application for funding through the Regional Development Australia Fund to improve skate and BMX facilities throughout the region.
13 Feb 2013Plan to create family-friendly walking tracks
Plans to create an all-abilities, family-friendly public walking track on Whitfield Hill will be released for public comment.
13 Feb 2013Council collaboration on road management plan
A management plan has been established for the maintenance and any proposed renewal or upgrading of Cape Tribulation Road and Bloomfield Road as the result of collaboration between three local government areas and the State Government.
13 Feb 2013Early estimates eclipsed in solar spectacle
An evaluation of last year’s total solar eclipse suggests the economic benefits will be experienced for many years to come.
13 Feb 2013Fluoridation cessation date change
In order to comply with conditions under the Water Fluoridation Act, the date for cessation of fluoridation of water supplies in the Cairns region has been changed.
08 Feb 2013Chinese heritage displays concept plan released
Concept designs for Chinese heritage commemorative displays have been developed and members of the public invited to submit feedback.
08 Feb 2013Log on to have your say on free wi-fi
As plans progress for a trial of free public wi-fi internet access on the Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Regional Council is seeking prospective users of the service to sign up for a feedback forum that will help determine the trial’s success.
05 Feb 2013Fielding feedback on sporting precinct
As construction of the Edmonton Leisure Centre nears completion, members of the public are invited to have their say on the future of the surrounding land, which will form a new sport and recreation precinct.
01 Feb 2013Nominate an inspirational woman
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Woman of the Year awards, which will be presented at an International Women’s Day breakfast next month.
30 Jan 2013Input invited on Southern Cycleway Plan
A plan detailing the proposed $2.8 million extension of Cairns’ cycleway network from the CBD to Woree will be released for public comment.