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Council Chambers: 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia
Postal address: PO Box 359 Cairns QLD 4870, Australia
Email: council@cairns.qld.gov.au
Phone: 1300 69 22 47
After hours emergency phone: 1300 69 22 47
Cairns Regional Council acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Custodians of our region, the Djabugay; Yirrganydji; Buluwai, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji; Mandingalbay Yidinji; Gunggandji; Dulabed and Malanbara Yidinji; Bundabarra and Wadjanbarra Yidinji; Madjandji, Mamu and NgadjonJii peoples. We extend this respect to all elders past, present and future, and other First Peoples within our region.
Last Updated: 9 December 2025
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