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Local creatives celebrated at annual film festival
More than 500 people descended on Munro Martin Parklands on Saturday for the annual Understory Film Festival....
Donation boost for Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
The Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal has received a $20,000 boost thanks to a donation from Connected Communities FNQ....
Temporary closure of Botanic Gardens Conservatory
The Botanic Gardens Conservatory will be closed on Thursday and Friday to allow for scheduled maintenance works to be completed....
CEO pays tribute to outgoing Mayor Bob Manning
Cairns CEO Mica Martin has expressed her gratitude towards the departing Mayor, Bob Manning, who announced his resignation today....
Next Mayor to be decided at Council Meeting
Council will appoint a new Mayor at Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 22 November 2023....
Mayor Bob Manning retires from office
Bob Manning has announced his resignation from the position of Mayor....
Redlynch Skatepark redevelopment plans unveiled
A vertical extension, a hipped bowl-end, and an advanced stair set are set to be incorporated into a redeveloped Redlynch...
Bluey and Bingo kick off Christmas in Cairns
Everyone's favourite blue heeler Bluey, and her little sister Bingo, will be putting on special performances at the lighting-up of...
Drop off green waste, pick up free sand bags
Residents are encouraged to clear out their backyards and stock up on free sandbags to continue preparing for the wet...
Pre-cyclone clean-up at Cairns Cemetery
Council will conduct a clean-up of the western lawn section of the Cairns Cemetery (Martyn St) in preparation for the...
New campaign aims to keep recycling out of waste
Cairns Regional Council has launched a new campaign ahead of National Recycling Week to urge residents to keep recycling out...
Unlocking imagination and celebrating a decade of dreams
The Cairns Understory Film Festival this year celebrates a decade of cinematic creativity and storytelling in Far North Queensland....
Anglers clear to hook into fishing on the Esplanade
Anglers can continue to drop a line and enjoy fishing along the Cairns Esplanade following a review of Council Local...
Proposal to improve safety at Portsmith intersection
Council is hoping to secure Federal Government funding to help improve safety at the intersection of Kenny and Dutton streets...
Lease extension allows for Esplanade café revamp
Muddy’s Café is set for a revamp after the current operators secured a 10-year lease extension from Council allowing for...
Tennis club merger serves up improvements and a new name
Earlville and the Woree Tennis Clubs will merge to form the Henley Street Tennis Club....
Charity gala event a recipe for Christmas cheer
More than $34,000 has been raised at the fourth 5-Star Chefs for Charity event, which will be used to bring...
Munro Martin Parklands reopened today following improvement works
Munro Martin Parklands reopened today following improvement and maintenance works....
Proactive Patrols help improve dog owner behaviour
There has been a 30% decrease in the number of dog owners breaking Council regulations at popular parks, beaches and...
Local young people head to the ballot box
Thousands of young people will get a taste of democracy when they head to the ballot box this week for...
Trail of discovery and learning at Cairns Libraries
Discover the Japanese garden art of Kokedama, explore how our relationship with native fauna has changed over time, see a...
Temporary closure of Lily Creek cycleway
The Lily Creek cycleway path will be closed from Tuesday 31 October to Wednesday 1 November for maintenance works to...
Remediation works on Esplanade eastern pier
Remediation works to the support structures (piles) of the eastern pier on the Cairns Esplanade (next to the helicopter pad)...
Puppetry production set for regional tour
A puppetry and visual theatre work that was commissioned for the 2021 Cairns Children’s Festival is set to tour regionally....
Millions of single-use plastic pieces avoided
Switching to re-usable options and compostable alternatives helps avoid about two million individual plastic pieces at Council venues....
Young cricketers to push to Queensland selection
The best 16-year-old cricketers in Queensland will play for state selection when they compete at the Bulls Masters Youth Cup...
Council to enhance accessibility and inclusivity
Low sensory areas, relaxed performances and more accessible resources across Cairns Regional Council’s creative venues are just some commitments announced...
Late-night trading for ‘Christmas in Babinda’
Thousands of people are expected descend on Munro Street for the annual ‘Christmas in Babinda’ celebration on Friday 8 December....
Support for sporting, cultural and community organisations
Local sport, culture and community groups and organisations will share in almost $240,000 as part of the latest round of...
Long-term lease offered to Cairns Show Association
The Cairns Show Association will be offered a 20-year lease at their current location....
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Boil water notice cancelled for Orchid Valley
The boil water notice in place for Orchid Valley has been lifted....
Free green waste disposal starts this weekend
Residential green waste can be dropped off free of charge at transfer stations from 18 May to 26 May from...
Maintenance works on Esplanade viewing platform
Maintenance works on the western viewing platform on the Cairns Esplanade, behind the Reef Eye Ferris Wheel are scheduled to...