Media releases
24 Feb 2012Name Sugarworld slides at weekend opening
The challenge is going out to Sugarworld visitors to name the new slides at the revamped water park.
21 Feb 2012Cairns Zumba class on Guinness Book radar
Cairns has become the unofficial Guinness world record-holder for the largest Zumba class, after a successful Active Living - FREE fun fitness event at Fogarty Park on Tuesday evening.
15 Feb 2012Free ferry travel for Easter
Residents of the Cairns Regional Council area will again have access to free travel over the Daintree River this coming Easter break.
14 Feb 2012Defend against dengue in your own backyard
Cairns Regional Council is urging residents to look after their own backyards in the battle to stop the spread of dengue fever.
14 Feb 2012Sugarworld children's area to open
Sugarworld is set to be officially opened, with the completion of the Kids’ Interactive Play System (KIPS) just days away.
13 Feb 2012Library lovers book their shifts
Cairns Libraries will be celebrating the launch of National Year of Reading with an open day in all branch libraries on Tuesday, February 14, kick-starting a year-long celebration of reading across the nation.
10 Feb 2012Multicultural programs continue with LAMP funds
Cairns Regional Council has welcomed a continuation of funding under the Local Area Multicultural Partnerships program.
09 Feb 2012Zumba teamwork to earn big prizes
The challenge has gone out to businesses, schools and sporting groups throughout the Cairns region to be a part of this month’s Zumba world record attempt and be in the running for some great prizes.
08 Feb 2012Boost to local events
Cairns Regional Council has allocated more than $150,000 to local events in the latest round of events grants.
08 Feb 2012Library to open on Sundays
In response to public demand, Cairns Regional Council will open the City Library on Sundays from March 4.