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64th Cairns Festival wraps up in style
The 2026 edition of Cairns Festival came to a close on Sunday with Carnival on Collins once again transforming Collins...
8 September 2026
Cairns leads Queensland in mobile phone recycling
Cairns residents have helped the region top Queensland for mobile phone recycling....
7 September 2026
Lots on for Cairns Festival's final weekend
With Cairns Festival heading into its final weekend, residents and visitors have plenty of opportunities to experience live music, theatre,...
4 September 2026
King tides expected in Cairns from Sunday
King tides are expected to affect Cairns from Sunday 6 September to Friday 11 September....
4 September 2026
Funding available for Cairns creatives
A regional breaking bootcamp that connected young people with leading dance instructors from across Australia and Japan is one example...
4 September 2026
CWSS1 reaches major milestone
The Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project has reached a major construction milestone, with several critical construction components now complete...
1 September 2026
Help keep Cairns clean this September
Residents are encouraged to get involved in Clean Up Cairns Month, with community clean-up events taking place across the region...
1 September 2026
Crime-prevention upgrades for clubs
Ten community organisations across Cairns will be better equipped to protect their facilities, members and volunteers thanks to $250,000 in...
31 August 2026
How do you library? We want to know
Cairns Libraries is inviting the community to have its say on the future of library services....
28 August 2026
Annual dam warning system test
The Copperlode Falls Dam Early Warning System will be live tested on Thursday 3 September between 10am and midday....
27 August 2026
Keeping it local pays off for Cairns
More than nine out of every 10 dollars spent in 2025/26 stayed in the local economy, contributing to a total...
26 August 2026
Road and traffic changes for Cairns Festival
Cairns Festival Grand Parade is set to take over the Esplanade on Saturday 29 August, bringing colour, music, and thousands...
26 August 2026
10 ways to make the most of Cairns Festival
Cairns is set to come alive as Cairns Festival 2026 returns from 28 August to 6 September....
25 August 2026
Babinda Pool reopens following winter closure
Babinda Pool will reopen on Monday, 7 September, following its annual winter closure....
20 August 2026
Find your new best friend at Dog Adoption Day
Cairns residents looking to add a furry new family member are invited to attend Cairns Regional Council’s Dog Adoption Day...
20 August 2026
Wave hello, the Cairns Lagoon is now open!
After a scheduled, biennial 5-week closure, the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon has reopened for everyone to enjoy....
18 August 2026
What's happening in your suburb?
From recreation hubs to coastal protection, projects are underway across the Cairns region....
17 August 2026
Council services restored after water outage
Water supply to the Council Administration Building on Spence Street has been restored....
13 August 2026
First 5 Forever reaches over 47,000 participants
Libraries today are much more than places to borrow books....
13 August 2026
Record crowds at 2026 Cairns Children's Festival
The 2026 Cairns Children's Festival attracted the largest audience in the festival's history, welcoming an estimated 19,724 attendees across two...
13 August 2026
AFCM takes the stage in Cairns
Taking the stage in Cairns-Gimuy for the very first time, the renowned Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) has certainly...
13 August 2026
New multicultural centre coming to White Rock
As Cairns celebrates Multicultural Month and the many cultures, traditions and stories that shape our region, a long-held community vision...
12 August 2026
Clear out the garden and help a local cause
Residents are encouraged to make the most of Council's upcoming free green waste disposal period while supporting a charity that...
11 August 2026
King tides expected in Cairns from Saturday
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this week, starting from Saturday 8 to Friday 14 August....
5 August 2026
Grab a bargain at this year’s Trash to Treasure
Want to give old items a second life, learn new skills, snap up a bargain or simply enjoy a free...
5 August 2026
Council highlights advocacy wins
Hundreds of millions of dollars for housing, water security and major infrastructure are among the significant advocacy outcomes secured for...
31 July 2026
Community donations help more than 100 joeys
More than $3,000 raised through Council's Free Green Waste campaign will help The Agile Project continue its work rescuing, rehabilitating...
31 July 2026
Council invests $8.9M in wastewater upgrades
Reliable wastewater infrastructure is essential for public health, environmental protection and the continued delivery of services to the Cairns community....
30 July 2026
Cairns delivers best value for ratepayers
New benchmarking data has confirmed Cairns’ residents continue to receive some of the most competitively priced rates and utility charges...
29 July 2026
King tides expected in Cairns this week
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this week, starting from Tuesday 28 July to Thursday 30 July....
28 July 2026
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64th Cairns Festival wraps up in style
The 2026 edition of Cairns Festival came to a close on Sunday with Carnival on Collins once again transforming Collins...
8 September 2026
Cairns leads Queensland in mobile phone recycling
Cairns residents have helped the region top Queensland for mobile phone recycling....
7 September 2026
Lots on for Cairns Festival's final weekend
With Cairns Festival heading into its final weekend, residents and visitors have plenty of opportunities to experience live music, theatre,...
4 September 2026