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Boil water notice cancelled for Orchid Valley
The boil water notice in place for Orchid Valley has been lifted....
Free green waste disposal starts this weekend
Residential green waste can be dropped off free of charge at transfer stations from 18 May to 26 May from...
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...
Shed for Marlin Coast Lions Club
Marlin Coast Lions Club has been granted a lease over a shed in Syd and Jane Granville Park in Holloways...
The Cairns community loves its libraries
More than 965,000 loan transactions, almost 700,000 visits, and 441,778 hours of internet use, were recorded by Cairns Libraries in...
Road reserve closure supports Cairns Marine Precinct
Council has approved an application from Ports North for the permanent closure of a road reserve running off Cook St,...
Review of natural areas to improve safety
A review of natural areas and waterways in the Cairns Regional Council area will aim to identity potentials ways to...
Program helps students promote environmental awareness
A program that helps Cairns primary school students raise environmental awareness and create change in their schools and communities as...
Panel established to recruit new CEO
Council has approved the establishment of a panel to undertake the recruitment and recommendation process for the vacant role of...
King tides are expected to impact Cairns this week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Thursday 2 May through to Friday 10 May...
CEO finishes at Cairns Regional Council
Chief Executive Officer Mica Martin has resigned from her role at Cairns Regional Council....
Australia’s best loved scientist coming to Ecofiesta
The country’s best known and most charismatic scientist is coming to town as a special guest of Cairns Ecofiesta 2024....
Council services and road closures for Anzac Day
Cairns Regional Council advises there will be changes to services and road closures on Thursday associated with Anzac Day....
Small businesses get the chance to Meet the Buyers
Small businesses owners will take the spotlight when over $760 million worth of the region’s largest construction projects are represented...
Students invited to create art from waste
School-aged students are being invited to create a sculpture, installation work, image collage, functional furniture, or wearable project using used...
Help shape our Flood Recovery Plan
In response to ex-TC Jasper flood event, Council is developing a Recovery Plan. Complete our anonymous survey to help us...
King tides expected to impact Cairns this week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Wednesday 17 April through to Saturday 20 April...
Crystal Cascades closures remain in place
Areas of Crystal Cascades remain closed following an assessment today of water levels, and associated risks and safety to the...
New Mayor and fresh faces to help guide the city
Transparency, engagement, and accountability, along with a commitment to a fostering a safe and vibrant regional city, will set the...
Festival parade to celebrate colour and diversity
Community and cultural groups, schools, and sporting clubs are invited to showcase their creativity at this year’s Cairns Festival Grand...
Funding boosts on offer for art and cultural projects
Arts and cultural enthusiasts are invited to apply for a share in grant funding to aid their creative projects....
Swearing-in of new Cairns Mayor and Councillors
Cairns Regional Council will officially welcome the Mayor and Councillors who will serve the community for the next four years...
Still time to register for sporting extravaganza
Excitement is building as the final countdown starts of the much-anticipated North Queensland Games, set to light up Cairns from...
King tides expected to impact Cairns next week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns next week, from Thursday 4 April through to Thursday...
Lots of activities on offer for the school holidays
Cairns Regional Council is hosting a range of activities at Cairns Libraries and Tanks Arts Centre to keep the kids...
Council services during the Easter long weekend
Cairns Regional Council advises of the following changes to services due to the Easter, four-day long weekend (Friday 29 March...
Lots of fun planned for Cairns Children’s Festival
The Cairns Children's Festival returns this May, promising thrilling shark encounters, magical story walks, live music, cultural experiences, STEAM activities...
Keep an eye on conditions and drive carefully
Cairns residents are being urged to drive to the conditions with rainfall expected to continue for the next few days....
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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Boil water notice cancelled for Orchid Valley
The boil water notice in place for Orchid Valley has been lifted....
Free green waste disposal starts this weekend
Residential green waste can be dropped off free of charge at transfer stations from 18 May to 26 May from...
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...