Media releases
08 Dec 2011State invests $57.3m in Cairns future
Mayor of the Cairns Regional Council, Val Schier, has today welcomed a $57.3 million commitment by the State Government to the Cairns Entertainment Precinct.
07 Dec 2011Cairns Regional Council CEO Announcement
Today, Cairns Regional Council has announced it will offer interested and eligible employees the opportunity to apply for the Your Career, Your Choice Voluntary Redundancy Program.
01 Dec 2011Esplanade enters Summer of Fun
Summer has arrived and Cairns Regional Council is turning on the free holiday fun with a month of entertainment and activities on and around Cairns Esplanade.
30 Nov 2011Last chance to nominate a local hero
Time is running out to nominate a local hero for recognition at the 2012 Australia Day celebrations.
29 Nov 2011Lagoon backdrop for Christmas countdown
The shining beacon of Christmas will lead the way into the festive season at the annual lighting of the Cairns Esplanade Christmas tree this Thursday night.
29 Nov 2011Don't forget your Daintree ferry Smart Card
Smart Cards offering free travel across the Daintree River to residents of the Cairns region can still be obtained from Cairns Regional Council.
29 Nov 2011Join Cairns YEA! to be part of youth voice
Young people living in the Cairns region are invited to have their say on the issues that affect them by joining the Cairns YEA! (Youth Engagement and Action) Advisory Group.
28 Nov 2011Waterfront to be submitted for Federal funding
The Port Douglas Waterfront Master Plan will be the subject of an Expression of Interest by Cairns Regional Council for funding under Round 2 of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) grants program.
25 Nov 2011Christmas to shine brightly on Esplanade
Christmas will light up the Cairns Esplanade next week, with the traditional switching on of lights adorning the city’s Christmas tree.
24 Nov 2011Don't dump analogue TVs
With most analogue television services in the Cairns region to be switched off by December 6, residents are reminded not to place redundant TV sets in rubbish or recycling bins.