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Freshwater Creek safe following sewage spill
15 Apr 2026: Council advises that Freshwater Creek downstream of Freshwater Christian College has now been confirmed safe, following the sewage spill reported on Friday evening.
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Memorials on the Esplanade
5 Oct 2021: Cairns has a rich history which is highlighted in the memorials and monuments along the Cairns Esplanade foreshore.
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Contact us
5 Oct 2021: Come visit us or get in touch with one of our friendly team members.
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Plumbing & sewer plan records
5 Oct 2021: You can request details of sewer mains (as Constructed Plans). This service includes a search of Council’s electronic plumbing and drainage records.
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Business activities forms
5 Oct 2021: Applications for certain types of business activity including food, entertainment, accommodation, advertising, business parking, general activities, trade waste and business recycling.
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Our Cairns Youth Survey 2024
22 Aug 2024: We invite young people aged 14 to 24 years old to share their views on activities, facilities, public transport, safety, environment, community and more! The Our Cairns Youth Survey is now open.
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Why water restrictions have been used
26 Mar 2026: Water restrictions are an important tool Council uses to manage water use and maintain supply reliability across Cairns.
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King tides expected from Thursday
24 Mar 2026: King tides are expected to affect Cairns for a week from Thursday 26 March to Thursday 2 April.
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King tides expected to impact Cairns this week
23 Feb 2026: King tides will be experienced in Cairns from Thursday 26 February to Thursday 5 March.
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Council history
1 Apr 2022: The Cairns region has an interesting local government history since the first body was formed in 1879. Since then there have been amalgamations and de-amalgamations.
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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