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Programs outline investment in maintaining the road network
Council today endorsed the provision of $4 million for maintenance and renewal of its 1,360km road network....
Council pedals support for Gran Fondo cycling event
Council has committed $60,000 over the next three years to support the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival....
Professional players to serve up top tennis in Cairns
A tennis tournament that attracts domestic and international professional players is set to return to Cairns this year....
New contract for surf lifesavers at Cairns beaches
Council has continued its long-standing relationship with Surf Lifesaving Queensland (SLSQ) through a new five-year contract....
Reef Eye to stay on the Esplanade until 2026
The Reef Eye will remain on the Esplanade until the end of January 2026....
Adoption of fees and charges for 2023/24 financial year
Council has endorsed fees and charges ahead of the tabling of the 2023/24 budget....
Putting Cairns on the map for culture and creativity
Mark your calendars, Cairns Festival is back from 25 August to 3 September and it's going to be a feast...
Plenty of fun for the little ones at Children's Festival
Celebrate creativity, play and our littlest people when the Cairns Children's Festival returns this weekend....
Snap a selfie to win free dog registration
For the next month, dog owners can snap a selfie with their pooch and a Council Proactive Patrol officer to...
Kauri Pine timber being made available to community groups
Timber from the Kauri Pine which was removed from the Cairns Botanic Gardens in February will be offered at no...
Billy Slater's Maroons to visit Cairns ahead of Origin Game III
Billy Slater’s Queensland Maroons will embark on an historic trip to Cairns to inspire another generation of regional Queenslanders....
Council incentive policy to encourage housing investment
Infrastructure charges for the development of social and affordable housing will be waived as Council pivots to do its part...
Express DA: New program to speed up approval process
Assessment of low-risk and uncomplicated development applications will be streamlined under a new Council initiative....
Refreshed grant program encourages climate action initiatives
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding for projects under a new Sustainability and Climate Action Grant from 1 June this...
Traditional Owner culture reflected in creek renaming
Blackfellows Creek in Edmonton has been officially renamed to Bana Gindarja Creek....
Council hopeful for State funding announcements
With just a few days until State Parliament arrives in Cairns, Council is hopeful for funding announcements for seven key...
Revegetation of Natural Areas grant program opens
Grants of up to $20,000 are now available to support small, community-based revegetation projects....
University Reservoir at Smithfield back online
The University Reservoir at Smithfield has been brought back online after several months of repairs....
Grant applications open to arts and cultural practitioners
Arts and cultural practitioners of all genres are invited to apply for a share in grant funding to support their...
Stormwater drain works to progress White Rock subdivision
Underground drainage works that tie in with a major road upgrade have been fast-tracked to coincide with construction of a...
Council incentive to encourage CBD development
Infrastructure charges will be waived for an approved four-storey development that will increase accommodation options and create local jobs in...
Support for the Cairns Show
Council will provide $70,000 to assist with the staging of the 2023 Cairns Show....
Water mains to be replaced at 19 locations
Council has committed $4 million to replace water mains at 19 locations as part of an ongoing maintenance program....
Alternative Council payment options endorsed
Alternative payment options were announced when Council voted to reinstate cash transactions at Portsmith and Smithfield transfer stations....
Small businesses get big opportunity
Small business owners can now register for the one-on-one ‘speed networking’ sessions designed to help small business connect with large...
Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach link road opens ahead of schedule
A new road connecting two of Cairns’ northern beaches will open to traffic tomorrow, more than two months ahead of...
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....