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Levels of assessment
5 Oct 2021: The Planning Act 2016 defines the ways planning applications may be assessed. Development projects may be considered accepted development, code assessable, impact assessable or prohibited.
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Renovating or changing a food business
14 Apr 2025: If you plan to renovate or refurbish an existing fixed premises or mobile food vehicle, you may need to apply for Council approval.
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Predictive flood inundation maps
5 Oct 2021: Flood modelling identifies areas that are likely to be affected by flood inundation in an extreme event defined as a one-in-100-year flood (or 1% AEP flood event).
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Bluewater Canals dredging
17 Dec 2025: Bluewater canals dredging program
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Earlville Community Markets - August
10 Mar 2026: Earlville Community Market, organised by Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches, takes place every second Saturday of the month inside Earlville Shopping Town.
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Litter and dumping
5 Oct 2021: Littering and illegal dumping have significant health, safety, financial and environmental impacts. It is an offence to dump waste on public land, or on private land without the consent of the owner.
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Water service interruption for Holloways Beach
5 May 2026: Residents in Holloways Beach are being advised that their water supply will be disrupted to allow for emergency repairs to be undertaken.
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Rate-based assistance for non-profit groups
6 Feb 2026: Eligible non-profit groups may receive remissions of general rates and sewerage charges. Applications for rate based financial assistance must be lodged prior to 31 May each year.
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Cairns Art Gallery Precinct
16 Apr 2026: Cairns Art Gallery Limited operates and presents exhibitions across three landmark heritage buildings in the heart of Cairns City, creating a vibrant cultural precinct that celebrates regional, national and international art.
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Exemptions
5 Oct 2021: Under the Planning Act, Council may provide an exemption from a development application. Exemption certificates are only issued under special circumstances for otherwise assessable development.
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