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Council spending surges at local businesses
By increasing its investment in the community, Council has helped fuel a $907 million economic impact in the 2023/24 financial year.The latest State of Procurement Report shows just how much spending locally pays off, with Council contributing 4.3% to the Cairns Gross Regional Product and supporting nearly 3,900 local jobs.With $384 million - 88% of Council’s total expenditure - spent at Cairns businesses, that’s a $46 million boost from last year.According to the latest data, the Cairns economy has grown to $11.46 billion, marking a 5.06% increase from the previous year.Mayor Amy Eden said Council continues to play a vital role in growing the local economy.“The report shows just how important it is for us to keep buying local,” Cr Eden said.“Through our local focus on spending, Council was the catalyst for almost one billion dollars of investment across the region last year.
Cairns Regional Council
28 Aug 2024
Community event funding marks Multicultural Month
A diverse collection of culturally significant events will share in more than $120,000 awarded through the Community Partnerships Grant today.Cairns Regional Council signed off the funding to mark Mul…
Cairns Regional Council
28 Aug 2024
Cairns children love their local library
More than 17,300 local families engaged with the Cairns Libraries’ First 5 Forever (F5F) Program to mark its 10th year in the region.This F5F program directly supports families and caregivers to confi…
Cairns Regional Council
28 Aug 2024
Police dog squad pioneer honoured
A dog off-leash area at Aeroglen has been renamed “Malcolm McKaskill Dog Park” in recognition of the first Officer in Charge of the Cairns Dog Squad.The new name for the fenced area next to Touch Park…
Cairns Regional Council
28 Aug 2024
New and expanded dog off-leash areas in the suburbs
Tails will be wagging in Stratford and White Rock with two new dog off-leash areas announced today.Councillors endorsed new dog off-leash areas at Jalarra Park in Stratford and Minniecon / Mundi Gunji…
Cairns Regional Council
28 Aug 2024
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Brookfield Showgrounds Bushcare Group
Brookfield Showground, 550 Brookfield Road, Brookfield Sunday, June 29, 2025, 8:30 – 11am The Habitat Brisbane program is Brisbane City Council's community bushcare volunteer progr…
Featured Events in Brisbane
27 Aug 2024
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Brookfield Showgrounds Bushcare Group
Brookfield Showground, 550 Brookfield Road, Brookfield Sunday, May 25, 2025, 8:30 – 11am The Habitat Brisbane program is Brisbane City Council's community bushcare volunteer progra…
Featured Events in Brisbane
27 Aug 2024
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Brookfield Showgrounds Bushcare Group
Brookfield Showground, 550 Brookfield Road, Brookfield Sunday, April 27, 2025, 8:30 – 11am The Habitat Brisbane program is Brisbane City Council's community bushcare volunteer prog…
Featured Events in Brisbane
27 Aug 2024
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Brookfield Showgrounds Bushcare Group
Brookfield Showground, 550 Brookfield Road, Brookfield Sunday, March 30, 2025, 8:30 – 11am The Habitat Brisbane program is Brisbane City Council's community bushcare volunteer prog…
Featured Events in Brisbane
27 Aug 2024