Media releases
12 Aug 2011Cairns dominates state Parks and Leisure Awards
Cairns Regional Council has added a further three state awards to its trophy cabinet, with the announcement of the 2011 Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence Queensland.
10 Aug 2011Daintree Gateway plan gets green light
Cairns Regional Council today endorsed the Daintree Gateway Master Plan, which will aim to make the entry points to the Daintree Wet Tropics area more welcoming and informative for visitors.
10 Aug 2011Council supports late-night bus service
Cairns Regional Council has thrown its support behind a proposal to operate a late-night free bus service to improve safety in the Cairns CBD.
09 Aug 2011First talented senior through to final
The Cairns region’s inaugural Senior’s Got Talent competition has its first finalist. Harry Henson, of Earlville performed his rousing rendition of Frankie Laine’s I Believe to a small but appreciative audience at Cazaly’s today to book a place in the final on August 26.
09 Aug 2011Book sale clears way for new stock
Book enthusiasts are invited to a reader’s paradise this weekend, as Cairns Libraries holds it s annual book sale.
05 Aug 2011Healthy initiatives get State gong
The Cairns Region has been acknowledged as one of Australia’s healthiest communities, thanks to Cairns Regional Council initiatives.
05 Aug 2011International visitors bring sister cities together
Cairns Regional Council will officially welcome10 young visitors from across the world in a civic reception this afternoon.
04 Aug 2011Polocrosse park named after inaugural president
Gordonvale’s polocrosse field will be renamed this weekend in memory of the Pyramid Polocrosse Club’s inaugural president.
03 Aug 2011Council Approves $126k in Regional Events Funding
Cairns Regional Council has approved more than $126,000 in grants to grow events that will attract people to the region and provide entertainment and opportunities for residents.
03 Aug 2011Council approves $126k in events funding
Cairns Regional Council has approved more than $126,000 in grants to grow events that will attract people to the region and provide entertainment and opportunities for residents.