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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
Air Force Cadets in march of honour
A Freedom of Entry march will take place on the Cairns Esplanade on Saturday 1 August, with the 104 Squadron...
27 July 2026
Beloved Lagoon's maintenance program
If you ask someone to think about Cairns, they likely think of the iconic Esplanade Lagoon....
27 July 2026
10 days of music to soundtrack Cairns Festival
Cairns Festival will deliver 10 consecutive days of free live music when the Esplanade Festival Hub comes alive from 28...
22 July 2026
Discover your future at the Council Careers Fair
Residents interested in exploring career opportunities in local government are invited to attend Cairns Regional Council's Careers Fair on Wednesday...
21 July 2026
Council analyses QLD State Budget
Long-term Council priorities were among projects included in over $1.1 billion of funding announced for Cairns in the recent Queensland...
16 July 2026
Reimagining 26 hectares at the heart of Cairns
Community consultation is now open on the Major Events Precinct Masterplan, giving residents the opportunity to help shape the future...
15 July 2026
Climate Strategy and Energy Policy updated
Cairns Regional Council has completed a mid-term update of its Climate Change Strategy 2030, reflecting significant progress achieved since the...
15 July 2026
Time to renew dog registrations
How much could you save on your dog’s registration?...
15 July 2026
New Ferris wheel for Cairns Esplanade
A new Ferris wheel is coming to Cairns, with works now underway to replace the existing Reef Eye attraction on...
13 July 2026
Temporary closure of Babinda Transfer Station
The Babinda Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 15 July to allow for the processing of green waste on...
13 July 2026
Traffic changes for Cairns Show
Residents are advised there will be changed traffic conditions associated with the Cairns Show....
10 July 2026
King tides to impact Cairns from Saturday
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this week, from Saturday 11 July to Friday 17 July....
8 July 2026
Esplanade Lagoon closed for maintenance
The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon will temporarily close from Monday 13 July to Sunday 16 August 2026 for its scheduled biennial...
8 July 2026
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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