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Cairns ready to shine for its 150th anniversary
Cairns will mark 150 years since its founding with a vibrant, community-led program throughout 2026....
30 October 2025
Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes Masterplan
A revised Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes Masterplan provides a blueprint for the precinct’s future, guiding the delivery of improved...
30 October 2025
Council backs new veterans' Legacy House
Veterans in Far North Queensland are one step closer to having access to dedicated in-house emotional and mental health support,...
29 October 2025
Cairns nears elite women’s sport milestone
Young female footy stars could soon have unprecedented opportunities to connect with their sporting idols, with the proposed relocation of...
29 October 2025
Operation Zona tests disaster preparedness
Cairns Regional Council and partner agencies have put their disaster response capabilities to the test today during Operation Zona....
23 October 2025
FLAME Visual program celebrates 10 years
Young creatives and professional artists are being invited to sign up to an acclaimed program that ignites opportunities for aspiring...
22 October 2025
Safety tree works continuing at Babinda Boulders
Council wishes to advise that safety tree works are continuing at Babinda Boulders following earlier disruptions, with further activity scheduled...
21 October 2025
Major events deliver $38.6 million boost
Cairns’ reputation as a premier destination for sport, culture and entertainment has been reinforced, with major events injecting almost $39...
17 October 2025
Young innovators present green ideas to Council
Cairns’ next generation of environmental leaders took centre stage this week as students participating in the Gifted Global Green (GGG)...
16 October 2025
Cairns positioned as Australia’s northern gateway to the Pacific
Cairns’ role as Australia’s northern gateway to the Asia-Pacific has been reinforced by new findings that identify how the city...
16 October 2025
Annual Report highlights Cairns’ biggest year yet
Cairns Regional Council has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, delivering a record investment in infrastructure, and significant progress on the...
15 October 2025
Boosting regional environmental resilience
Cairns Regional Council is stepping up efforts to restore and protect the region’s natural environment, progressing two key initiatives that...
15 October 2025
Temporary closure of Cairns Libraries
Temporary closure of Cairns Libraries...
14 October 2025
Council to carry out cemeteries clean-up in November
Council will be carrying out a clean-up across its cemeteries from 3 November, with works expected to take around a...
13 October 2025
Temporary closure of Lake Morris Road
There will be a full day closure of Lake Morris Road, Kanimbla on Monday 13 October 2025....
10 October 2025
Council to undertake safety tree works at Babinda Boulders
Disruptions will occur at Babinda Boulders from Monday 13 October to Wednesday 15 October while tree removal works are carried...
10 October 2025
Voices of language and land shine in Cairns at Songfest 2025
Cairns will echo with the voices of nearly 150 young Australian choral singers when Gondwana Choirs presents the Senior Songfest...
8 October 2025
Council monitoring water supply ahead of forecast heavy rainfall this wet season
Council is closely monitoring weather conditions and potential impacts on the city’s water supply, with forecasts indicating potentially significant rainfall...
8 October 2025
Just because they’re cute, doesn’t mean you should cuddle them
It’s breeding season for the spectacled flying-fox in the Far North and people are being asked to stay clear of...
7 October 2025
Get Ready Queensland Week 2025
Cairns residents are being urged to take simple steps now to prepare for the wet season as part of Get...
3 October 2025
Nominations open for Australia Day Awards
Nominations opened today (1 October 2025) for the Cairns Regional Council Australia Day Awards, which shine a spotlight on individuals...
1 October 2025
Temporary closure of Babinda Waste Transfer Station
The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 1 October to allow for the processing of green waste...
26 September 2025
Boil water notice lifted for Bartle Frere Scheme
The boil water notice in place for the Bartle Frere Scheme (including Woopen Creek) area been lifted....
25 September 2025
New $472 million water source for Cairns region closer than ever
The Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project in Queensland has reached a major milestone,with 50 percent of construction now complete....
25 September 2025
Driving growth, creating opportunities: Cairns’ economic progress on track
Cairns Regional Council has released its latest progress report on the Economic Development Strategy 2022–2026, showing strong momentum towards a...
24 September 2025
Council backs Scouts with new lease at Edmonton site
Young people in Cairns will soon have greater opportunities for development and connection, with Council approving a new long-term lease...
22 September 2025
Stronger flood protection and healthier waterways for Cairns
A long-term plan to protect homes, improve creek health and build climate resilience in one of Cairns’ most crucial catchments...
22 September 2025
Flood advice for Mulgrave and Russell Rivers: Threat reduced
The Cairns Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) advises that for people in the Mulgrave and Russell River catchments that the...
18 September 2025
Cairns sets course for a sustainable, liveable future with landmark growth strategy
A bigger, brighter future is on the horizon for Cairns. With the city’s population expected to grow by 72,000 people...
18 September 2025
Council’s local spend delivers $1 billion economic boost
Cairns Regional Council’s record $463 million local spend in 2024/25, supported over 4,500 jobs and delivered a $1 billion impact...
18 September 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