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$58.9M Mount Peter infrastructure package
Council has formally submitted its Round 2 Residential Activation Fund (RAF) application, seeking $45.4 million from the Queensland Government to...
13 May 2026
Young creators bring the Reef to life
Young creators will use their imaginations to build and explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef at Tinkering...
12 May 2026
King tides expected later this week
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this week, from Thursday 14 May through to Saturday 23 May....
12 May 2026
Cairns comes together for 30 years of giving
For many in Cairns, Christmas can be a time of hardship rather than celebration, but the Mayor’s Christmas Charity has...
8 May 2026
Federal investment wanted to enable housing
Council is calling on the Australian Government to deliver targeted investment in trunk infrastructure as part of next week’s Federal...
8 May 2026
Copperlode to CWSS1: how far Cairns has come
Cairns Regional Council is marking a significant milestone, with Copperlode Falls Dam turning 50 as part of the Cairns Celebrates...
5 May 2026
Water supply restored to Holloways Beach
Water supply has been restored to Holloways Beach following emergency repairs to the network....
5 May 2026
Funding boost for environmental efforts
Grassroots environmental works will continue across Cairns, with Council securing $256,000 in funding....
5 May 2026
Water service interruption for Holloways Beach
Residents in Holloways Beach are being advised that their water supply will be disrupted to allow for emergency repairs to...
5 May 2026
Love your local park? Help shape its future
Residents are being invited to help shape the future of local parks, streets and public spaces across Cairns as Council...
30 April 2026
Upgrades to safeguard Cairns' water supply
Critical upgrades to two key water infrastructure assets will be fast-tracked, with contractors onsite for the Bayview 1 and Brinsmead...
29 April 2026
Freshwater Creek reopens
Cairns Regional Council advises that Freshwater Creek downstream of Freshwater Christian College is once again suitable for recreational activity, following...
29 April 2026
Renewed backing for e-mobility laws
Cairns’ residents can expect safer streets and improved regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes under proposed new laws aimed at improving...
29 April 2026
‘Pay by Plate’ is rolling out in Cairns
You may have noticed new signage being installed across Cairns North and Cairns CBD in recent days....
28 April 2026
Push to fast-track housing
Delivering critical infrastructure in the Southern Growth Corridor is key to unlocking new housing sooner, with funding now being sought...
27 April 2026
Sewage leak, do not swim in Freshwater Creek
Cairns Regional Council advises that a sewage spill occurred downstream of Freshwater Christian College yesterday evening....
22 April 2026
Changed road conditions for Anzac Day
Council advises residents and motorists that temporary road closures will be in place for Anzac Day commemorative events on Saturday...
22 April 2026
Mini entrepreneurs gear up for Children's Festival
A group of 34 young entrepreneurs are learning how to present, price and sell their products ahead of the Mini...
21 April 2026
King tides expected later this week
King tides are expected to affect Cairns next week, from Friday 24 April to Thursday 30 April....
21 April 2026
Smithfield Library reopens after renovations
The community has celebrated the official reopening of the Smithfield Library as a part of its grand reopening celebrations this...
17 April 2026
Protecting Cairns' water supply in severe weather
To protect Cairns’ water supply during severe wet weather, Level 4 water restrictions were put in place from 15 to...
17 April 2026
Support strengthens community events
Five major community events will be supported through $125,000 delivered via Council’s Community Partnerships Grant and a separate Resource and...
16 April 2026
Freshwater Creek safe following sewage spill
Council advises that Freshwater Creek downstream of Freshwater Christian College has now been confirmed safe, following the sewage spill reported...
15 April 2026
Funding sought to fast-track housing
To help unlock up to 2,400 new homes in Mount Peter, Council is seeking Queensland Government support through Round 2...
15 April 2026
Sewage leak, do not swim in Freshwater Creek
Cairns Regional Council advises that a sewage spill has occurred just downstream of Freshwater Christian College late yesterday evening....
12 April 2026
King tides expected to impact Cairns next week
King tides are expected to affect Cairns next week, from Monday 13 April to Monday 20 April....
9 April 2026
Council services during the Easter long weekend
Cairns Regional Council advises of the following changes to services over the Easter, four-day long weekend (Friday 3 April to...
2 April 2026
Cenotaph walk shares stories of local service
A new walking display from the Cairns Cenotaph is inviting the community to step into the stories behind 150 years...
2 April 2026
Council seizes dogs after Redlynch attack
Council has seized seven German Shepherd type dogs following an alleged attack at the Red Beret Hotel in Redlynch on...
1 April 2026
Community takes action against coastal erosion
Local volunteers joined in on Saturday morning’s Community Dune Planting Day to take practical action in helping to restore and...
1 April 2026
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Temporary closure of Babinda Transfer Station
The Babinda Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 7 October to allow for the processing of green waste on...
6 October 2026
Community events supported
A total of $63,500 will be invested through Round 19 of the Community Partnerships Grants, supporting seven community events and...
2 October 2026
King Tides expected in Cairns from Sunday
King tides are expected to affect Cairns from Sunday 4 to Friday 9 October....
1 October 2026