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Fashion and style showcase gets support
Cairns is set to become the focal point for designers, models and style enthusiasts in July 2024 with the return...
Public safety program expands to the suburbs
Council is expanding its public safety program to include dedicated patrols at known suburb hotspots....
Interactive map makes finding manholes easier
Council is taking steps to improve awareness among residents and business owners about the presence of manholes on their properties....
Community input wanted on new playgrounds
Council is calling for community input on proposed designs for three new playgrounds....
Nominations open for Citizen of the Year Awards
Nominations for Cairns Regional Council’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards are now open, providing an opportunity to recognise local...
Residents urged to be prepared for king tides next week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from next Monday 23 October through to Sunday 29...
Creative kids invited to design Council’s official Christmas eCard
Creative kids are invited to put their talents to paper to design Cairns Regional Council’s official Christmas eCard....
Free breakfast and bike checks for Ride2Work Day
Ditch the car and ride your bike to start your day in a healthier way on National Ride2Work Day next...
Cairns to host the 2024 North Queensland Games
Cairns is set to host the largest multi-sport event in regional Australia from 3-6 May next year, with more than...
Funding boosts art and cultural projects
Arts and cultural enthusiasts are invited to apply for a share in grant funding to aid their creative projects....
Delegates confirmed for 2023 LGAQ Conference in Gladstone
Deputy Mayor Terry James and Cr Brett Moller will represent Council at this year’s LGAQ Annual Conference....
Council commits $1 million to expanding footpath network
More than 2.2 kilometres of new footpaths in nine locations will be constructed by Council this financial year....
Residents urged to ‘Get Ready’ for annual wet season
Storm surge and flood risk for coastal communities will be the focus of the 2023 Get Ready Emergency Services Day...
Training agreement set to boost industry workforce needs
Cairns Regional Council and TAFE Queensland today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will help develop the workforce needs...
Temporary closure of Munro Martin Parklands for improvement works
Munro Martin Parklands (MMP) will be temporarily closed next month for improvement and maintenance works....
ACE opportunity for lovers of cats and dogs
Council is seeking volunteers to provide extra love and attention to pets at our Animal Care and Education Centre (ACE)....
Media statement: Vale Kevin Byrne: 1949 to 2023
Former Cairns Mayor Kevin Byrne, who led the Council for a total of 11 years, from 1992 to 1995 and...
Residents urged to prepare for king tides next week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from next Monday 25 September through to Saturday 30...
Additional works needed at Tobruk 50m pool
The 50m pool at Tobruk Memorial Pool will remain closed until the end of the year due to unexpected ongoing...
Live testing of Redlynch Valley warning stations
The annual live siren testing in the Redlynch Valley will be on Saturday 23 September between 10am and 12pm....
Council spending helps drive a strong local economy
The latest State of Procurement report revealed Council contributed 4% to the Cairns Gross Regional Product and directly supported 3,578...
TAFE Queensland agreement to boost education and training
Apprentices and trainees will get more opportunities under a formalised agreement between Cairns Regional Council and TAFE Queensland....
Report provides insights and analysis of arts and cultural sector
An analysis of the arts and cultural sector during 2021 has revealed the industry remained buoyant and continued to grow...
Disaster funding sought to repair damages from monsoonal event
Council will apply for $13.7 million in funding Australian Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements....
Funding submission to support White Rock sporting facility
Council has endorsed making a joint submission with White Rock State School to secure funding for the development of a...
Support for flying-fox education and community engagement
Council will provide almost $20,000 in support to the Bats and Trees Society of Cairns Inc. (BatSoc) to support wildlife...
Westcourt plan steps out framework to improve connectivity
A plan to improve connectivity in Westcourt will guide and prioritise new footpaths around the DFO Shopping Centre....
Council endorses improvements to cemetery management
Council has adopted a new strategy and policy to better manage cemeteries....
Council pledges support for local revegetation projects
Four local groups will share in $60,000 of funding through the new Revegetation of Natural Areas Grant...
Funding support for community organisations and events
A carnival that aims to connect people living with disability through a love of dogs is one of eight events...
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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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...