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Aviation trailblazer named Woman of the Year
Alana McKenna, the Chief Executive Officer of Skytek, was today named Cairns Woman of the Year at the International Women’s...
Council farewells popular Division 7 representative
Councillor Max O'Halloran was farewelled today at the final Council Ordinary Meeting before the Local Government Election on 16 March....
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper recovery update
An update on Council's ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper flooding recovery....
Key stakeholders back call for increased water funding
Council’s request for increased government funding for the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) project has received support from key...
Support for community organisations and events
Council today endorsed over $200,000 in funding to assist community groups and organisations deliver events, activities and programs that enhance...
Residents urged to prepare for king tides
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from this Wednesday 6 March through to Wednesday 13...
Boil water notice cancelled for Bramston Beach
The boil water notice in place for Bramston Beach has been lifted....
Temporary closure of Babinda Waste Transfer Station
The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 6 March to allow for the processing of green waste...
Fishing rod holders for Barron River jetty
Cairns Regional Council is installing 20 new fishing rod holders onto the handrails at the Barron River fishing jetty, located...
Cairns Youth Council kicks off inaugural term
A dozen Cairns teenagers have been sworn in to represent local young people at Cairns Regional Council for the next...
Request for IGEM review of flooding event
Council has made a formal request to the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (IGEM) for a review into ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper...
Boil water notice for Bramston Beach
Cairns Regional Council advises that consumers in the Bramston Beach area should boil drinking water until further notice....
Road closure for Chinese New Year celebrations
The Esplanade Dining Precinct road will be closed to all traffic, between Shields St and Aplin St, on Saturday 24...
Promoting inclusive theatre productions
Tropical Arts Association Inc has secured $25,000 in Council funding over the next three years to assist with the production...
Continued support for pioneer cemetery walks
Council has committed $37,500 over the next three years to assist the Cairns & District Family History Society Inc (CDFHS)...
Assistance for Cairns Anzac Day services
Council will provide $53,000 in support to assist with the delivery of 2024 Anzac Day services and events across the...
Progress of Council and CQU partnership
A report summarising the progress of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)between Council and CQUniversity (CQU) has outlined a list...
Success of Council and JCU collaboration
A video promoting the benefits of studying medicine in Cairns, student placements and employment opportunities, and helping to guide the...
Find your ‘purrfect’ companion at Cat Adoption Day
Council is again joining forces with local rehoming organisations to find the “purrfect” new home for rescue cats and kittens....
King tides to impact Cairns next week
Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from next Monday 19 February through to Monday 26...
Boil water notice cancelled for Bramston Beach
The boil water notice in place for Bramston Beach has been lifted....
Putting the bite on mozzie breeding sites
Ongoing wet weather, combined with the natural tropical climate, extensive areas of rainforest, mangroves and swamps, and plenty of places...
Free green waste disposal starts this weekend
The second free green waste disposal of the year starts this weekend....
Boil water notice Bramston Beach
Consumers in the Bramston Beach area should boil drinking water until further notice....
Works to improve safety at Esplanade Helipad
Works will start this week to install temporary fencing and remove two trees near the Esplanade Helipad to improve safety....
Reminder that Council rates are due next week
Cairns ratepayers are reminded that Council’s half-yearly rates are due on Wednesday 14 February....
Search is on for Cairns’ inspirational women
Nominations are open for the 2024 Cairns International Women’s Day Awards, with winners to be announced at a special breakfast...
Awards recognise community’s quiet achievers
Cairns Regional Council held its Citizen of the Year Awards today, recognising the achievements and efforts of eight individuals....
Council crews working to restore public amenity
Council crews are ramping up their efforts to restore public areas to the level the community has come to expect....
Have your say: Kenrick Street Park re-naming
The community is being invited to suggest a new name for Kenrick Street Park in Gordonvale....
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...