Your Council
Budget
Cairns Regional Council's 2026/27 Budget was handed down at a Special (Budget) Meeting on Wednesday 17 June 2026
Mayor & Councillors
Cairns Regional Council comprises a popularly elected mayor and nine elected divisional councillors.
Role of Council
Discover what Council and Councillors do, how it is structured, how its work is funded and what jobs are available within Council.
Transparency Portal
The Transparency Portal is an online portal that puts detailed financial and other Council performance data at the community’s fingertips.
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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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 Queensland 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
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