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Council supports the community with a variety of funding and in-kind assistance for events, arts, sport and more.
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Search for property information with our Property Report Tool, land record search, building file and plan search, plumbing and sewer plan records, planning searches, flood zone and storm tide information, easements and covenants, Building Envelope Plans, zoning and overlays.
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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More than $200,000 for community events
A total of $203,427 will be invested through Round 18 of the Community Partnerships Grants, supporting 18 community events and...
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Council encourages development in Cairns
A new streamlined policy encouraging more development across Cairns will help unlock investment, boost housing diversity and support local jobs....
28 May 2026