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CEO finishes at Cairns Regional Council
Chief Executive Officer Mica Martin has resigned from her role at Cairns Regional Council....
Australia’s best loved scientist coming to Ecofiesta
The country’s best known and most charismatic scientist is coming to town as a special guest of Cairns Ecofiesta 2024....
Council services and road closures for Anzac Day
Cairns Regional Council advises there will be changes to services and road closures on Thursday associated with Anzac Day....
Small businesses get the chance to Meet the Buyers
Small businesses owners will take the spotlight when over $760 million worth of the region’s largest construction projects are represented...
Students invited to create art from waste
School-aged students are being invited to create a sculpture, installation work, image collage, functional furniture, or wearable project using used...
Help shape our Flood Recovery Plan
In response to the recent severe flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper that has impacted our community, Cairns Regional Council...
King tides expected to impact Cairns this week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Wednesday 17 April through to Saturday 20 April...
Crystal Cascades closures remain in place
Areas of Crystal Cascades remain closed following an assessment today of water levels, and associated risks and safety to the...
New Mayor and fresh faces to help guide the city
Transparency, engagement, and accountability, along with a commitment to a fostering a safe and vibrant regional city, will set the...
Festival parade to celebrate colour and diversity
Community and cultural groups, schools, and sporting clubs are invited to showcase their creativity at this year’s Cairns Festival Grand...
Funding boosts on offer for art and cultural projects
Arts and cultural enthusiasts are invited to apply for a share in grant funding to aid their creative projects....
Swearing-in of new Cairns Mayor and Councillors
Cairns Regional Council will officially welcome the Mayor and Councillors who will serve the community for the next four years...
Still time to register for sporting extravaganza
Excitement is building as the final countdown starts of the much-anticipated North Queensland Games, set to light up Cairns from...
King tides expected to impact Cairns next week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns next week, from Thursday 4 April through to Thursday...
Lots of activities on offer for the school holidays
Cairns Regional Council is hosting a range of activities at Cairns Libraries and Tanks Arts Centre to keep the kids...
Council services during the Easter long weekend
Cairns Regional Council advises of the following changes to services due to the Easter, four-day long weekend (Friday 29 March...
Lots of fun planned for Cairns Children’s Festival
The Cairns Children's Festival returns this May, promising thrilling shark encounters, magical story walks, live music, cultural experiences, STEAM activities...
Keep an eye on conditions and drive carefully
Cairns residents are being urged to drive to the conditions with rainfall expected to continue for the next few days....
Boil Water Notice Orchid Valley
Consumers in the Orchid Valley area should boil drinking water until further notice....
King tides expected to impact Cairns next week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from next Monday 18 March through to Monday 25...
Aviation trailblazer named Woman of the Year
Alana McKenna, the Chief Executive Officer of Skytek, was today named Cairns Woman of the Year at the International Women’s...
Council farewells popular Division 7 representative
Councillor Max O'Halloran was farewelled today at the final Council Ordinary Meeting before the Local Government Election on 16 March....
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper recovery update
An update on Council's ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper flooding recovery....
Key stakeholders back call for increased water funding
Council’s request for increased government funding for the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) project has received support from key...
Support for community organisations and events
Council today endorsed over $200,000 in funding to assist community groups and organisations deliver events, activities and programs that enhance...
Residents urged to prepare for king tides
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from this Wednesday 6 March through to Wednesday 13...
Boil water notice cancelled for Bramston Beach
The boil water notice in place for Bramston Beach has been lifted....
Temporary closure of Babinda Waste Transfer Station
The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 6 March to allow for the processing of green waste...
Fishing rod holders for Barron River jetty
Cairns Regional Council is installing 20 new fishing rod holders onto the handrails at the Barron River fishing jetty, located...
Cairns Youth Council kicks off inaugural term
A dozen Cairns teenagers have been sworn in to represent local young people at Cairns Regional Council for the next...
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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CEO finishes at Cairns Regional Council
Chief Executive Officer Mica Martin has resigned from her role at Cairns Regional Council....
Australia’s best loved scientist coming to Ecofiesta
The country’s best known and most charismatic scientist is coming to town as a special guest of Cairns Ecofiesta 2024....
Council services and road closures for Anzac Day
Cairns Regional Council advises there will be changes to services and road closures on Thursday associated with Anzac Day....