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Cairns, let’s enjoy QLD Day together!
Cairns’ residents are invited to celebrate QLD Day on the Cairns Esplanade on Saturday, 6 June, to recognise the state’s...
4 June 2026
More than $200,000 for community events
A total of $203,427 will be invested through Round 18 of the Community Partnerships Grants, supporting 18 community events and...
29 May 2026
Cairns Botanic Gardens giant comes to bloom
The Cairns Botanic Gardens is home to some impressive tropical flora, including the Titan Arum, affectionately known as the ‘corpse...
29 May 2026
Council encourages development in Cairns
A new streamlined policy encouraging more development across Cairns will help unlock investment, boost housing diversity and support local jobs....
28 May 2026
Cairns to become home of women’s sport
Cairns is one step closer to becoming Australia’s premier destination for women’s sport, with a bold new vision set to...
27 May 2026
Federal and State funding for infrastructure
More homes will be delivered sooner with funding announced for housing-enabling infrastructure in Mount Peter....
20 May 2026
Supporting local artists, culture and creativity
To support Cairns’ vibrant arts and cultural sector, greater Federal investment is needed to strengthen regional creative industries and ensure...
15 May 2026
Creating a more accessible Cairns
Council is creating a more inclusive and accessible community through the successful delivery of its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan...
15 May 2026
Pioneer Cemetery receives a refresh
Heavy rains have kept Council’s Parks and Gardens team busy, trying to stay on top of fast-growing turf and gardens....
14 May 2026
Helping young talent take centre stage
Young creatives across Far North Queensland will continue to be supported through renewed agreements backing two long-running arts programs that...
14 May 2026
Post wet season free green waste disposal
With the wet season wrapping up, Council is urging residents to make the most of the year’s second free green...
13 May 2026
$58.9M Mount Peter infrastructure package
Council has formally submitted its Round 2 Residential Activation Fund (RAF) application, seeking $45.4 million from the Queensland Government to...
13 May 2026
Young creators bring the Reef to life
Young creators will use their imaginations to build and explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef at Tinkering...
12 May 2026
King tides expected later this week
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this week, from Thursday 14 May through to Saturday 23 May....
12 May 2026
Cairns comes together for 30 years of giving
For many in Cairns, Christmas can be a time of hardship rather than celebration, but the Mayor’s Christmas Charity has...
8 May 2026
Federal investment wanted to enable housing
Council is calling on the Australian Government to deliver targeted investment in trunk infrastructure as part of next week’s Federal...
8 May 2026
Copperlode to CWSS1: how far Cairns has come
Cairns Regional Council is marking a significant milestone, with Copperlode Falls Dam turning 50 as part of the Cairns Celebrates...
5 May 2026
Water supply restored to Holloways Beach
Water supply has been restored to Holloways Beach following emergency repairs to the network....
5 May 2026
Funding boost for environmental efforts
Grassroots environmental works will continue across Cairns, with Council securing $256,000 in funding....
5 May 2026
Water service interruption for Holloways Beach
Residents in Holloways Beach are being advised that their water supply will be disrupted to allow for emergency repairs to...
5 May 2026
Love your local park? Help shape its future
Residents are being invited to help shape the future of local parks, streets and public spaces across Cairns as Council...
30 April 2026
Upgrades to safeguard Cairns' water supply
Critical upgrades to two key water infrastructure assets will be fast-tracked, with contractors onsite for the Bayview 1 and Brinsmead...
29 April 2026
Freshwater Creek reopens
Cairns Regional Council advises that Freshwater Creek downstream of Freshwater Christian College is once again suitable for recreational activity, following...
29 April 2026
Renewed backing for e-mobility laws
Cairns’ residents can expect safer streets and improved regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes under proposed new laws aimed at improving...
29 April 2026
‘Pay by Plate’ is rolling out in Cairns
You may have noticed new signage being installed across Cairns North and Cairns CBD in recent days....
28 April 2026
Push to fast-track housing
Delivering critical infrastructure in the Southern Growth Corridor is key to unlocking new housing sooner, with funding now being sought...
27 April 2026
Sewage leak, do not swim in Freshwater Creek
Cairns Regional Council advises that a sewage spill occurred downstream of Freshwater Christian College yesterday evening....
22 April 2026
Changed road conditions for Anzac Day
Council advises residents and motorists that temporary road closures will be in place for Anzac Day commemorative events on Saturday...
22 April 2026
Mini entrepreneurs gear up for Children's Festival
A group of 34 young entrepreneurs are learning how to present, price and sell their products ahead of the Mini...
21 April 2026
King tides expected later this week
King tides are expected to affect Cairns next week, from Friday 24 April to Thursday 30 April....
21 April 2026
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Cairns, let’s enjoy QLD Day together!
Cairns’ residents are invited to celebrate QLD Day on the Cairns Esplanade on Saturday, 6 June, to recognise the state’s...
4 June 2026
More than $200,000 for community events
A total of $203,427 will be invested through Round 18 of the Community Partnerships Grants, supporting 18 community events and...
29 May 2026
Cairns Botanic Gardens giant comes to bloom
The Cairns Botanic Gardens is home to some impressive tropical flora, including the Titan Arum, affectionately known as the ‘corpse...
29 May 2026