Council News

Community information

Annual events

Regional Events

Including Australia Day, Mayor's Charity Golf Day, Pets in the Park, Sustainable Living Expo, Tropical Innovation Awards, Carnival on Collins, Mayor's Christmas Appeal, Carols by Candlelight. More...

Citizenship Ceremonies

Citizenship ceremonies

Cairns Regional Council conducts Australian Citizenship Ceremonies each month for registered applicants. More...

Community Development

Community services

Cairns Regional Council aims to improve the social well being of the community through the implementation of strategies for community, cultural and economic development, social planning and the delivery of community services. More...

Community Grants

Community grants

The grants program is available to provide funding to community based groups, individuals and organisations who are providing programs, activities and projects that enrich the opportunities to residents and economic development for the region. More...

Cyclone Larry

Cyclone & emergency information

Cairns Regional Council's Disaster Coordination Centre handles the local emergency response in conjunction with other emergency agencies in the event of disasters. More...

Disability services

Disability services

To enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities within our diverse community in our unique environment through the excellence of service and leadership. More...

Multicultural information

Multicultural information

Cairns Regional Council is committed to fostering an inclusive, cohesive and open society and to developing strategies that promote equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities for the Cairns region, regardless of culture, ethnicity, religion or gender. More...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information

Information for and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Peoples). More...