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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 seeks certainty from State for major projects
Council commends significant investment already committed to major projects across housing, health and roads, however the city now needs clear...
19 June 2026
Backing tourism, events and sporting activities
Targeted investments designed to attract visitors, support events and promote sporting activities are key component of Council’s 2026/27 Budget....
18 June 2026
Changes to city parking
Cairns Regional Council is introducing a series of updates to CBD parking arrangements from 1 July designed to improve bay...
17 June 2026