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Budget
Council's 2023-2024 Budget was handed down at a Special (Budget) Meeting on Monday 19 June 2023.
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.
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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Maintenance works on Esplanade viewing platform
Maintenance works on the western viewing platform on the Cairns Esplanade, behind the Reef Eye Ferris Wheel are scheduled to...
Council reaffirms water security is its top priority
Council has reaffirmed that the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 project (CWSS1) remains its number one advocacy priority and...
Council commits support for Cairns Amateurs
Council has endorsed the transfer of $225,000 in sponsorship to the Cairns Jockey Club Inc to help deliver the next...