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Role of Council
5 Oct 2021: Discover what Council and Councillors do, how it is structured, how its work is funded and what jobs are available within Council.
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Trees & vegetation on property boundaries
18 Jan 2022: Trees and other vegetation encroaching on neighbouring properties is a major cause of neighbourhood disputes.
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Educational resources
5 Oct 2021: Council provides many low-cost and free educational resources and services to complement curriculum delivery and community activities.
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Sewerage maintenance holes
28 May 2025: Council owns and maintains 23,611 sewerage maintenance holes across the region.
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Planning and Environment Committee
5 Oct 2021: The Planning and Environment Committee focuses on programs across building, engineering and development approvals; sustainability and strategic land use planning; health and Local Laws licencing and approvals; regulatory matters; parking operations
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Backyard fires (smoke & fumes)
5 Oct 2021: You may not burn-off, or light a fire on your property without a permit from the fire service.
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How Can I Help?
14 Feb 2025: If you want to contribute to disaster recovery efforts, several organisations are available for you to contact and provide further assistance.
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Dog Adoption Day
30 Jun 2025: Join us on Saturday 2 August to meet rescue dogs from local rehoming groups and find your new best mate. Enjoy a sausage sizzle and coffee van on site. Please leave your pets at home.
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Regional Development Updates
28 Feb 2025: We issue regular industry alerts from the Development, Planning and Property Branch to improve information sharing between Council and the various industry sectors we work with on a day-to-day basis.
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ACE volunteers
13 Sep 2023: Love cats and dogs? Want to give back to your community? Volunteer at our Animal Care & Education Centre (ACE) to give extra love and affection for dogs and cats in our care.
Latest News > All News
Works underway to restore critical water infrastructure
Fast-tracked remediation works are underway to bring two of Council’s largest reservoirs back into service. It will strengthen water storage...
12 June 2026
Recycling contamination is increasing costs
Cairns households generate around 50,000 tonnes of waste each year, costing Council approximately $16 million to collect, process and dispose...
11 June 2026
King tides expected from Friday
King tides are expected to affect Cairns this from week, from Friday 12 June through to Saturday 20 June....
10 June 2026