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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Traffic changes for Cairns Show
Residents are advised there will be changed traffic conditions associated with the Cairns Show....
10 July 2026
King tides to impact Cairns from Saturday
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this week, from Saturday 11 July to Friday 17 July....
8 July 2026
Esplanade Lagoon to close for essential maintenance
The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon will temporarily close from Monday 13 July to Sunday 16 August 2026 for its scheduled biennial...
8 July 2026