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CairnsPlan Property Report tool
1 Aug 2022: Council's CairnsPlan 2016 Property Report tool is an easy and convenient way to access planning scheme information that relates to a specific property.
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Building over and near sewer mains
24 Nov 2022: For certain building work over or near relevant infrastructure, Council is the Referral Agency and must give permission. This is in addition to any other building and development approvals.
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Nominations to open for second term of Cairns Youth Council
3 Jun 2025: Nominations opening on Monday 9 June for the second Cairns Youth Council.
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Dual name announced for restored bridge
25 Feb 2026: The dual name of the resorted bridge, Fisheries Bridge Balngga-L, reflects the area’s history, cultural heritage and resilience, while maintaining strong community support.
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Copperlode Falls Dam Emergency Action Plan
9 Dec 2025: As the Copperlode Falls Dam owner, Council is required under Queensland law to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
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Babinda Waste Transfer Station temporary closure on Wednesday
12 May 2025: The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 14 May to allow for the processing of green waste on site.
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Parade to bring back some 'Fun in the Sun'
10 Feb 2026: Cairns is turning 150 this year and the whole community is being invited to bring back one of our city’s most iconic traditions – the “Fun in the Sun” parade – for a special one-off celebration.
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Council supports a single vision for the Cairns Gallery Precinct
23 Jul 2025: Council has approved a new agreement that brings the city’s three major public galleries – Cairns Art Gallery, Court House Gallery, and Mulgrave Gallery – under a single management structure led by Cairns Art Gallery.
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May is the month for Masters in Cairns
1 May 2025: May is the month of Masters in Tropical North Queensland with hockey teams, mountain bikers and an array of athletes arriving in Cairns to swim, run, play netball, and compete in new events like pickleball at three key sporting championships.
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Commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef
30 Apr 2025: Cairns Regional Council has unveiled its Reef Guardian Action Plan 2025-2028, reinforcing its commitment to protecting the world's largest coral reef system.
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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