Advocacy
Council has an important role to play in advocating to State and Federal Governments and other stakeholders on matters that impact the quality of life and liveability of the Cairns community. Find our more about our current advocacy projects.
Securing Cairns Housing Foundations
The Securing Cairns Housing Foundations plan is a high priority for Council and aims to deliver the housing needs for our growing community.
Our water security
The Cairns Water Security - Stage One project is crucial to the future growth and prosperity of the region. The plan involves sourcing water from a strategic reserve in the Mulgrave River, which will be less expensive and have a lighter environmental footprint than a dam.
Sustainable tourism funding
We are advocating to deliver a sustained increase in funding for tourism through a modest visitor levy. Paid for by the visitor, these funds would go directly back into our tourism sector driving more visitors, more spending and more jobs.
Last Updated: 20 April 2026
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Traffic changes to support 7Cairns Marathon Festival
Residents are advised there will be temporary road closures on Sunday 12 July associated with the 7Cairns Marathon Festival....
6 July 2026
Critical water repairs scheduled tomorrow
Cairns Regional Council will undertake critical works to repair a leak along the primary main water line that feeds the...
30 June 2026
Help improve walking in Edge Hill and Whitfield
Council is developing a Walking Network Plan for Edge Hill and Whitfield to improve walking connections between local schools, shops,...
30 June 2026