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Awards recognise community’s quiet achievers
Cairns Regional Council held its Citizen of the Year Awards today, recognising the achievements and efforts of eight individuals....
Council crews working to restore public amenity
Council crews are ramping up their efforts to restore public areas to the level the community has come to expect....
Have your say: Kenrick Street Park re-naming
The community is being invited to suggest a new name for Kenrick Street Park in Gordonvale....
Council repairing Barlow Park athletics track
Barlow Park is temporarily closed to the public due to urgent repairs to the athletics track....
Residents urged to prepare for king tides next week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from next Tuesday 6 February through to Tuesday 13...
Donations help ‘Angels’ deliver a love of learning
More than $3,600 in donations collected during Council’s last two green waste disposal periods in 2023 have been presented to...
Council provisions during caretaker period
In the lead up to the 2024 Local Government Elections, Queensland Councils will go into a six-week caretaker period....
Breakwaters to help mitigate sand erosion at Clifton Beach
Council has received more than $1 million of State Government funding to assist in the construction of two breakwaters at...
Independent review of Council’s response to floods
An independent consultant will conduct a post-event review of Council’s response to the December flooding event associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone...
Mayoral Minute: Council is celebrating Australia Day
Cairns Regional Council has always celebrated the gazetted federal public holiday and our national day – Australia Day, as we...
Family fun events planned for Australia Day
Council is inviting the community to enjoy celebrations at Tobruk Memorial Pool, the Marlin Coast Swimming and Fitness in Smithfield,...
Residents reminded to be disaster prepared
The Cairns Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has moved to alert status and is continuing to a monitor tropical low...
Jeremy Neal appointed as new Division 4 Councillor
Jeremy Neal has been appointed as Cairns Regional Council’s new Division 4 Councillor....
Flood recovery update: kerbside waste, muck-outs and flood markers
An update on the flood recovery, including information on the installation of temporary flood markers, muck-outs, and kerbside waste collection....
Indigenous youth and Elders unite in photographic showcase
The I Am Here exhibition at Court House Gallery explores Indigenous identity through a blend of traditional photography and contemporary...
Special Meeting to appoint Division 4 Councillor
A Special Meeting will be held on Thursday 18 January at 3.30pm to appoint a Division 4 Councillor....
Be prepared for wet weather and stay out of flooded waters
Motorists are being remined to avoid driving in floodwaters and people advised to stay clear of stormwater drains and waterways,...
Callout for stallholders for 2024 Tanks Markets
Stallholder applications are open for the 2024 Tanks Markets....
Boost for major sport, music and cultural events
Council has approved $500,000 in funding through its Major Events Sponsorship program to support sporting, cultural and music events....
Financial assistance for flood impacted ratepayers
Cairns Regional Council advises that half-yearly rates notices, with a due date of Thursday 14 February, have been issued....
Residents urged to prepare for king tides
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from tomorrow (9 January) through to Monday 15 January....
Boil water notice has been lifted
The boil water notice in place for Bartle Frere, Woopen Creek and Orchid Valley has been lifted....
Recovery hub relocates to Smithfield
The Community Recovery Hub at Trinity Bay Sports Hall will relocate to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Smithfield on Saturday...
Committees meet to address recovery
To facilitate a coordinated approach to community recovery, the Cairns Local Disaster Committee recently stood up four recovery subcommittees covering...
Passing of former Cairns Councillor Jeff Pezzutti
Statement from Mayor Terry James on the passing of former Cairns Councillor Jeff Pezzutti...
Kerbside hard waste collection continues
Council’s kerbside collection of hard waste in Machans Beach, Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Caravonica, Kamerunga and Lake Placid will continue...
Fireworks at three venues to welcome 2024
Firework displays will be held at three venues across the city as part of New Year’s Eve events....
Financial assistance for those severely impacted by flooding
Council will provide financial assistance to those ratepayers who have been severely impacted by the Tropical Cyclone Jasper flooding event....
Division 4 Councillor position remains vacant
The Division 4 Councillor position remains vacant after a quorum (majority) of Councillors couldn’t be reached at yesterday’s Ordinary Meeting....
Smithfield Transfer Station reopens Saturday
Council advises that the Smithfield Transfer Station will reopen tomorrow (Saturday 23 December), operating under normal hours from 8.30am to...
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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....