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Cairns' hotels unite to conserve water
17 Dec 2025: Cairns Regional Council and Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) have joined forces with local hotels and resorts to launch a new Water Wise Accord, pledging collective action to reduce pressure on the region’s water supply.
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Reef Eye tenure secured long-term
25 Feb 2026: The Reef Eye is set to shine over the Esplanade for years to come, enhancing Cairns’ vibrancy, lifestyle and tourism appeal.
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Waste Education Events
27 Aug 2024: Council's Waste Education Program offers various free events each year that residents, kindy and school age children can be a part of. Visit this page for further information.
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Pensioner subsidy & concession
6 Feb 2026: If you’re an eligible pensioner who lives in your own home or is a life tenant under a valid Will, you may be entitled to a rates subsidy and concession. Find out more here
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Community halls
18 Aug 2025: Council provides a number of accessible, multi-purpose community halls and centres. These can be used/hired for delivering safe, enjoyable activities and services that benefit the community.
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Receive your notices via email
6 Mar 2026: It's easy and convenient to opt-in to receive your Rates and Water Usage Notices direct to your email inbox.
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Screen & film
27 Mar 2025: Aspiring film-makers can enter the Understory Film Festival or attend film-making courses for young people.
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Pay your water notice
6 Feb 2026: There are many easy ways to pay your water notice
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Landscaping Practical Completion
21 Mar 2025: Information on how to pass a Landscaping Practical Completion Inspection and receive a Landscaping Practical Completion Endorsement.
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Parks & gardens
5 Oct 2021: With hundreds of parks and reserves across the Cairns region, there are many hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered.
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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