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Queensland Budget delivers funding boost to Cairns water security
The Miles Government is strengthening water security for Cairns, using the recent state budget to increase funding toward the Cairns...
Council statement on recent media coverage
Council statement in response to recent media coverage on the appointment of the interim CEO....
Have your say on Cairns’ future aquatic facilities needs
Residents are being invited to provide their views on the future aquatic facility needs of the Cairns region....
Support for local artists and cultural initiatives
The vibrant arts and cultural scene in Cairns continues to flourish with significant support from the Regional Arts Development Fund....
Esplanade Lagoon to close for maintenance
The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon will be closed from Monday 8 July to Monday 5 August to undergo its biennial maintenance...
Budget 2024-25: Briefs
The 2024/25 Budget commits funding to footpaths and pathways, major events and support for community organisations, materials recovery and recycling,...
Focused investment underlines record capital works spend
Water security, improving suburban connectivity, and targeting core areas of service delivery underline Council’s record $383 million capital works program....
Balancing cost of living pressures with the need to deliver critical projects
Council has delivered a measured and responsible 2024/25 budget that is mindful of cost-of-living pressures and provides relief for some...
Council extends support for Cairns Taipans
The Cairns Taipans have scored a two-year sponsorship extension from Cairns Regional Council....
Cairns Festival 2024: Awaken your senses
Mark your calendars! Cairns Festival returns from 23 August to 1 September, promising a feast for the senses....
Temporary road closures for IRONMAN Cairns
Residents are advised that there will be changed traffic conditions and road closures for the Ironman Cairns on Sunday 16...
Council welcomes Cairns Water Security funding
Cairns Regional Council has welcomed the Queensland Government's increased commitment to Cairns Water Security Stage 1....
Temporary closure of Babinda Waste Transfer Station
The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 12 June to allow for the processing of green waste...
Lagoon’s inclusive changeroom will change lives
Council has converted a section of the Lagoon toilet block building into a Changing Places accessible adult change facility....
Changes made to allow dogs in the city
Dogs will no longer be banned in the Cairns CBD from 1 July....
Shoulder widening to improve safety on rural roads
Safety on 11 rural roads in Babinda, Bartle Frere, Deeral, Edmonton, Eubenangee and Gordonvale will be widened to improve safety....
Push to preserve and protect Babinda’s history
A grant of $5,000 will be provided to Babinda District Community Association Inc (trading as Babinda Taskforce), to develop a...
Council backs Hawthorn AFLW games in Cairns
Council has thrown its support behind the AFLW Hawks holding one premiership game Cairns over the next three years with...
First Nations entertainment events locked in
Council has approved $240,000 in funding to support for two First Nations entertainment events to be held in Cairns later...
First step in new home for Cairns Meals on Wheels
Council has paved the way for Cairns Meals on Wheels to move to a new permanent home in Westcourt....
Manunda Library relocating in Raintrees Shopping Centre
Manunda Library will move into a new space inside the Raintrees Shopping Centre this month....
King tides to impact Cairns next week
King tides will be experienced in Cairns from next Monday 3 June through to Saturday 8 June and peaking on...
Call for masters athletes to Conquer the Tropics
Indoor rowing, underwater hockey and pickleball among some of the new sports that will feature alongside favourites such as netball,...
Sustainable ideas abound at Cairns Ecofiesta
Cairns Ecofiesta returns to Munro Martin Parklands on Sunday 2 June from 10am to 6pm. ...
Greenpatch camping ground fully open
The Greenpatch camping ground in Gordonvale has been fully reopened....
Council appoints interim Chief Executive Officer
Cairns Regional Council has appointed John Andrejic as the interim Chief Executive Officer following a Special Council Meeting today...
Economic impact of TC Jasper flooding event
Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the associated flooding event is estimated to have had a $390 million adverse impact on the...
Funding application to assist with inner city housing
Council has applied for $655,000 in Federal Government funding to help deliver a roadmap to guide infill housing in the...
$2.5 million to combat erosion at Clifton Beach
Council has approved the $2.5 million construction of three breakwaters at Clifton Beach to provide longer term protection of the...
Gordonvale parks get new names
Kenrick Street Park will now be called "Pyramid Parklands Gujura" following community consultation and collaboration with the Traditional Owners....
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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Queensland Budget delivers funding boost to Cairns water security
The Miles Government is strengthening water security for Cairns, using the recent state budget to increase funding toward the Cairns...
Council statement on recent media coverage
Council statement in response to recent media coverage on the appointment of the interim CEO....
Have your say on Cairns’ future aquatic facilities needs
Residents are being invited to provide their views on the future aquatic facility needs of the Cairns region....