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Temporary road closures on Sunday for 7 Cairns Marathon
Residents are advised there will be road closures on Sunday (16 July) associated with the 7 Cairns Marathon....
Dog owners reminded dog registration renewals are due 31 July
Dog owners are reminded they have until 31 July to renew their dog registration for the 2023/24 rego period....
Mayor’s Charity Golf Day tees off tomorrow
A charity golf day will be held at the Cairns Golf Club tomorrow (Friday 7 July), raising money for the...
Council acknowledges pioneering engineer Graeme Haussmann
Former Cairns engineer Graeme Haussmann, who is moving to Brisbane, has been given a special send off by Council....
Temporary closure of 50-metre swimming pool at Tobruk
Maintenance works will start at the end of this month to replace joint sealant on the 50-metre swimming pool at...
Community input wanted on Jeff Pezzutti Park plan
A new playground, skate park and multipurpose court are just some of the active spaces planned as part of a...
Youth murals splash colour into Cairns suburbs
Native wildlife and vibrant colours have been splashed into artwork in three suburbs as part of Council’s Youth Urban Art...
Be a part of the fun and excitement of the Cairns Festival Grand Parade
Be a part of the city’s biggest street party and register for the 2023 Cairns Festival Grand Parade....
Green waste donations help veterans and their families
Almost $3,700 in donations collected during Council’s two most recent free green waste disposal periods will assist Australian veterans and...
Lots of activities for the children these school holidays
Cairns Regional Council is hosting a range of activities to keep the kids occupied these school holidays....
Events harvest funding through community grants
A family-friendly festival that draws thousands of people to Babinda is one of 18 recipients to share in almost $200,000...
RADF grants boost art and cultural projects
Artists, musicians, filmmakers and performers across the region will share in more than $117,000 in funding through Regional Arts Development...
Council reiterates its support or the Wangetti Trail
Council has reiterated its support the State Government’s plan to progress Wangetti Trail project....
Council seeks funding for more ticketed events
Cairns could welcome more high-profile musicians if an Arts Queensland Touring Fund submission is successful....
Support to continue aged care in Babinda
Council has backed a proposal to retain aged care south of Cairns to support the existing residents of the facility...
Bid to improve flood warnings for Freshwater Creek
Council will seek to give people living in Redlynch and surrounds more advanced warning of possible flooding through a new...
Callout for local performing artists ready for the spotlight
For the first time ever, Australia’s performing arts industry is converging on Cairns for the 2023 Australia Performing Arts Exchange...
Sit down to get your body moving with chair yoga
A new free yoga class starting south of Cairns will have people on the edge of their seat....
Road closures, traffic conditions for Ironman
Changed traffic conditions apply on Sunday 18 June, expect delays in affected areas. Smithfield Waste Transfer Station and Smithfield Pool...
Works to rejuvenate library fig tree site completed
Works to rejuvenate the site around a fig tree at the heritage-listed Cairns City Library site have been completed....
Green light for new plaque on the Catalina Memorial
Council has given approval for the RAAF to install an additional marble plinth and commemorative plaque at the Catalina Memorial....
Closure of Florence Street on Sunday for Cairns Ecofiesta
Council advises that Florence St, Cairns City, between Sheridan and Grafton streets, will be closed on Sunday 4 June from...
Ecofiesta returns to Munro Martin Parklands on Sunday
Promotion of sustainable living solutions, award winning music with an environmental focus, and an appearance by celebrity gardening guru Costa...
Residents urged to check and update their pet details
Council is calling on dog owners throughout the region to update their pet details before dog registration renewal notices are...
Participants converge on Cairns for 2023 Masters Games
An Olympic gold medallist and a NQ Cowboys legend, as well as thousands of everyday masters-aged athletes have arrived in...
Continued support for people experiencing homelessness
Council has given the green light for a property in Manunda to continue to be used for short-term temporary accommodation...
Upgrade to Edmonton Wastewater Treatment Plant
Council will undertake a $2.34 million project to upgrade the Edmonton Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)....
RSPCA to use vet treatment room at new pound
RSPCA will have access the veterinary treatment room at Council’s new Animal Care and Education Facility for the next two...
Refreshed strategy to attract events to Tropical North Queensland
An updated strategy to identify and attract key events to the region has been endorsed by Council....
Go Clubs funding for sporting and community groups
Council will provide almost $254,000 in assistance to 16 sporting clubs and community groups across Cairns....
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....