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Great Australian Bites serves up Australia Day!
Food, music, and family fun will take centre stage this Australia Day when Great Australian Bites comes to Munro Martin...
14 January 2026
King tides expected to impact Cairns this week
King tides will be experienced in Cairns from Friday 16 January and will continue through to 22 January....
14 January 2026
Level 4 water restrictions lifted
Cairns Regional Council has lifted Level 4 water restrictions, with the region returning to permanent water conservation measures (Level 0)....
12 January 2026
Level 4 water restrictions to apply immediately
Residents and visitors across the Cairns region are being asked to restrict their water use to drinking, cooking and bathing....
8 January 2026
Heavy rain may disrupt water supply
Residents are being urged to prepare for possible disruptions to the city’s water supply following heavy rainfall, which can impact...
8 January 2026
King tides expected from New Year’s Eve
King tides will be experienced in Cairns from New Year’s Eve – starting on the morning of Wednesday 31 December...
24 December 2025
Cairns celebrates 150 years as 2026 begins
Cairns will welcome 2026 in spectacular style this New Year’s Eve, with thousands gathering on the Esplanade for a free,...
19 December 2025
Services and closures during the festive break
Council's Spence Street Customer Service Centre will operate during normal business hours until 4.30pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen for...
19 December 2025
Keep recycling out of waste this Christmas
As the last presents are opened and families relax after their festive meals, the aftermath of Christmas Day often includes...
18 December 2025
Cairns' hotels unite to conserve water
Cairns Regional Council and Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) have joined forces with local hotels and resorts to launch a...
17 December 2025
Pitch your Cairns Festival 2026 idea now
Cairns Regional Council is calling on creatives to help shape the Cairns Festival 2026 program, a signature C150 event celebrating...
17 December 2025
Make memories these Xmas school holidays
Whether you’re looking to explore somewhere new, rediscover a favourite spot, or simply enjoy relaxed time with the kids, there’s...
15 December 2025
Babinda Waste Transfer Station temporary closure
The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 17 December to allow for the processing of green waste...
15 December 2025
Florence Street road closure for Carols event
Council will close Florence St, between Sheridan St and Grafton St, from 11.30am to 9pm on Sunday 14 December for...
12 December 2025
Cairns Festival shines in 2025
Cairns Festival 2025 has delivered another highly successful year, drawing more than 144,000 attendees, strengthening community pride, and generating $2.23...
12 December 2025
Cairns’ arts scene grows with support for locals
Seven arts projects are being supported to deliver new exhibitions, performances, workshops and creative developments that nurture local talent, strengthen...
11 December 2025
Council calls for more housing investment
Cairns Regional Council is calling for decisive State and Federal action to help tackle the region’s escalating housing shortage, placing...
11 December 2025
Proposed new aquatic strategy
Council is calling for community feedback into its draft Cairns Aquatic Facilities Strategy, which aims to balance budgetary constraints and...
10 December 2025
Investing in community spaces for Cairns
Thirteen local clubs are receiving support to keep delivering the sporting, recreational and community services that residents of all ages...
10 December 2025
Northern Pride secures support for 2026 season
The Northern Pride will continue to play a vital role in developing local talent, providing pathways to elite competition and...
10 December 2025
Cairns sets the stage for a landmark year
Council has endorsed the Cairns Celebrates 150 Years Official Program, cementing the way for a memorable year of community celebrations...
10 December 2025
Iconic Reef Eye turning for another year
Locals and visitors can look forward to more rides on the much-loved Reef Eye Ferris Wheel, with a new venue...
10 December 2025
Council advocates in Draft FNQ Regional Plan
Cairns Regional Council will make a detailed submission on the Queensland Government’s Draft Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2025, broadly...
10 December 2025
New upgrades coming to Ellis Beach
A $1.64 million project, supported by a $395,362 Sport and Recreation Recovery Grant, will deliver formalised parking and improved pedestrian...
10 December 2025
Mayor’s Christmas Charity helps families
Volunteers gathered this morning to help pack 910 Christmas hampers, spreading festive cheer to locals doing it tough over the...
9 December 2025
Buyback program to extend Cairns Cemetery
Cairns Regional Council is implementing the Voluntary Plot Buyback Program to increase land availability for future burials....
5 December 2025
Generosity helps FNQ Wildlife Rescue
Cairns’ residents have once again dug deep for local wildlife, with Council’s Free Green Waste campaigns during August and November...
4 December 2025
Water saving a priority as Cairns heats up
As temperatures continue to rise, residents are urged to keep up their water-saving habits....
3 December 2025
Applications open for 2026 Tanks Markets
Stallholder Applications Open for 2026 Tanks Markets...
3 December 2025
EOIs open for Cairns Children's Festival 2026
EOIs now open for Cairns Children's Festival 2026...
2 December 2025
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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