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Casuarina Street Bridge naming
22 Oct 2025: Council is building a new permanent bridge at the northern end of Casuarina Street, Holloways Beach, to replace the section of road washed away during flooding, with works expected to be completed by March 2026 (weather permitting).
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Cairns Libraries achieve leading results in benchmarking report
14 May 2025: Cairns Libraries has emerged as a leading performer in a new Queensland benchmarking report, reflecting the Council’s commitment to community engagement and digital inclusion.
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Property, health & licensing fees & charges PDF (15k)
Fees & charges for Council licences & approvals: amendments; transfers & inspections; health licences & approvals; Local Laws permits; other licences & approvals; Temporary Entertainment Events; Renewals Local Law & Health Licences; Rental Fees;
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Council progresses Smithfield Mountain Bike Park trail expansion
30 Apr 2025: Cairns Regional Council has endorsed the next phase of the Smithfield Mountain Bike Park (SMBP) trail expansion, submitting key consultant reports to the Queensland Government under the Tracks n Trails Program.
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Level 4 water restrictions lifted
21 Mar 2026: Water restrictions lifted as the region returns to permanent Level 0 conservation measures following improved weather conditions.
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Cairns Aquatic Facilities Strategy
10 Dec 2025: Help shape Cairns’ aquatic facilities. Share your feedback on access, upgrades, and future needs. Consultation open 10 Dec 2025 – 30 Apr 2026
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Cairns Youth Climate Summits
12 Oct 2023: Cairns Youth Climate Summits have been held in 2019 and 2021
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Copperlode to CWSS1: how far Cairns has come
5 May 2026: Cairns Regional Council is marking a significant milestone, with Copperlode Falls Dam turning 50 as part of the Cairns Celebrates 150 Years program.
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Home based business fact sheet PDF (348k)
This fact sheet provides information on Home Based Business under the CairnsPlan 2016 planning scheme v3.0.
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Bat conservation and education strengthened by new agreement
27 Aug 2025: Cairns Regional Council will provide vital funding to a not-for-profit conservation group to continue vital conservation, education, and community engagement work supporting the region’s flying-fox population.
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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