Your Council
Budget
Cairns Regional Council's 2026/27 Budget was handed down at a Special (Budget) Meeting on Wednesday 17 June 2026
Mayor & Councillors
Cairns Regional Council comprises a popularly elected mayor and nine elected divisional councillors.
Role of Council
Discover what Council and Councillors do, how it is structured, how its work is funded and what jobs are available within Council.
Transparency Portal
The Transparency Portal is an online portal that puts detailed financial and other Council performance data at the community’s fingertips.
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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Council invests $8.9M in wastewater upgrades
Reliable wastewater infrastructure is essential for public health, environmental protection and the continued delivery of services to the Cairns community....
30 July 2026
Cairns delivers best value for ratepayers
New benchmarking data has confirmed Cairns’ residents continue to receive some of the most competitively priced rates and utility charges...
29 July 2026
King tides expected in Cairns this week
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this week, starting from Tuesday 28 July to Thursday 30 July....
28 July 2026