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Babinda Waste Transfer Station temporary closure
The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 17 December to allow for the processing of green waste...
15 December 2025
Florence Street road closure for Carols event
Council will close Florence St, between Sheridan St and Grafton St, from 11.30am to 9pm on Sunday 14 December for...
12 December 2025
Cairns Festival shines in 2025
Cairns Festival 2025 has delivered another highly successful year, drawing more than 144,000 attendees, strengthening community pride, and generating $2.23...
12 December 2025
Cairns’ arts scene grows with support for locals
Seven arts projects are being supported to deliver new exhibitions, performances, workshops and creative developments that nurture local talent, strengthen...
11 December 2025
Council calls for more housing investment
Cairns Regional Council is calling for decisive State and Federal action to help tackle the region’s escalating housing shortage, placing...
11 December 2025
Proposed new aquatic strategy
Council is calling for community feedback into its draft Cairns Aquatic Facilities Strategy, which aims to balance budgetary constraints and...
10 December 2025
Investing in community spaces for Cairns
Thirteen local clubs are receiving support to keep delivering the sporting, recreational and community services that residents of all ages...
10 December 2025
Northern Pride secures support for 2026 season
The Northern Pride will continue to play a vital role in developing local talent, providing pathways to elite competition and...
10 December 2025
Cairns sets the stage for a landmark year
Council has endorsed the Cairns Celebrates 150 Years Official Program, cementing the way for a memorable year of community celebrations...
10 December 2025
Iconic Reef Eye turning for another year
Locals and visitors can look forward to more rides on the much-loved Reef Eye Ferris Wheel, with a new venue...
10 December 2025
Council advocates in Draft FNQ Regional Plan
Cairns Regional Council will make a detailed submission on the Queensland Government’s Draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2025, broadly...
10 December 2025
New upgrades coming to Ellis Beach
A $1.64 million project, supported by a $395,362 Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant, will deliver formalised parking and improved pedestrian...
10 December 2025
Mayor’s Christmas Charity helps families
Volunteers gathered this morning to help pack 910 Christmas hampers, spreading festive cheer to locals doing it tough over the...
9 December 2025
Buyback program to extend Cairns Cemetery
Cairns Regional Council is implementing the Voluntary Plot Buyback Program to increase land availability for future burials....
5 December 2025
Generosity helps FNQ Wildlife Rescue
Cairns’ residents have once again dug deep for local wildlife, with Council’s Free Green Waste campaigns during August and November...
4 December 2025
Water saving a priority as Cairns heats up
As temperatures continue to rise, residents are urged to keep up their water-saving habits....
3 December 2025
Applications open for 2026 Tanks Markets
Stallholder Applications Open for 2026 Tanks Markets...
3 December 2025
EOIs open for Cairns Children's Festival 2026
EOIs now open for Cairns Children's Festival 2026...
2 December 2025
Tree works scheduled at Babinda Boulders
Disruptions will occur at Babinda Boulders on Wednesday 3 December (weather permitting) while tree removal works are carried out to...
1 December 2025
CIAF’s future secured to 2030
The future of one of Australia’s premier First Nations-led arts and cultural events has now been firmly secured through to...
26 November 2025
Planning begins for 2027 Masters Games
The 2025 Great Barrier Reef Masters Games (GBRMG) delivered strong participation, major economic benefits, and growing national and international interest...
26 November 2025
Jeff Pezzutti Park to be revitalised
Jeff Pezzutti Park is set for an exciting transformation into a vibrant recreation precinct that puts local families and community...
26 November 2025
Christmas magic set to light up the city
Cairns set to sparkle as Christmas magic lights up the city...
20 November 2025
$2 million to restore Cairns’ northern beaches
Cairns’ iconic northern beaches will become healthier and more resilient in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, with Cairns Regional...
17 November 2025
Reshaping Stratford sports precinct
Barron Valley Gymnastics Club (BVG) is set to significantly expand its footprint, creating more space and opportunity for its 700-plus...
12 November 2025
Esplanade closure for Remembrance Day
The Esplanade will be closed between Aplin Street and Florence Street from 10.45am to 11.15am on Tuesday, 11 November 2025,...
6 November 2025
Community water saving efforts praised
Community praised for water-saving efforts as hot weather continues...
6 November 2025
Live + Local: City Sounds on this weekend!
Live + Local: City Sounds...
4 November 2025
Cairns reservoirs work progresses
Priority rectification works are underway across key Cairns reservoirs to maintain water quality, pressure, and reliability ahead of hotter weather...
31 October 2025
Council supports trades and apprentices
Cairns Regional Council has reinforced its commitment to supporting local tradespeople and developing the next generation of skilled workers through...
30 October 2025
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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