Southern corridor PDA can secure Cairns’ housing foundations

Southern corridor PDA can secure Cairns’ housing foundations

Mount Peter corridor could provide 18,500 homes for 42,500 residentsCouncil pledges $1.5m for planning in partnership with State GovernmentExternal funding essential to avoid burdening residents with infrastructure costs Unlocking Cairns’ housing potential Unlocking 3,300 hectares of undeveloped land in the Mount Peter Southern Growth Corridor has been elevated to high-priority status.
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Funding sought for disaster recovery and mitigation initiatives

Funding sought for disaster recovery and mitigation initiatives

Council will apply for $1 million in grant funding for initiatives and programs that helped early recovery efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the associated flooding.The funding, …
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Former sawmill to be transformed into an event space

Former sawmill to be transformed into an event space

Council has given the green light for the redevelopment of a historic industrial site in Stratford into a new event space.The former Rankin Sawmill site at 72-90 Magazine Street is set to be transform…
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Council signs off on support for Cairns Tropical Writers Festival

Council signs off on support for Cairns Tropical Writers Festival

Council has reaffirmed its support for the next edition of Cairns Tropical Writers Festival with a $20,000 commitment.Last year, Council endorsed a $20,000 sponsorship for the event, which was due to …
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Masterplan to guide development of Gordonvale sporting facilities

Masterplan to guide development of Gordonvale sporting facilities

The final draft of a masterplan to guide the development and the future expansion of sporting facilities in the Gordonvale area has been endorsed by Council.The Gordonvale Sport and Recreation Precinc…
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Festival continues to shine the spotlight on Far North’s film industry

Festival continues to shine the spotlight on Far North’s film industry

More than 1700 people engaged with the 2024 Understory Film Festival, reinforcing its status as cornerstone for fostering screen culture, supporting local filmmakers, and celebrating the diverse stori…
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Major changes coming to Station Street car park

Major changes coming to Station Street car park

The Station Street car park will undergo the removal of a significant number of car parks in the southeast area of the car park over the weekend of Saturday 1 March and Sunday 2 March 2025.  The…
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Brisbane Mahjong

Brisbane Mahjong

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6 – 11pm We are a growing community of Mahjong enthusiasts who meet every Tuesday at 6pm till late at Garden City Library.We welcome players from all backgr…
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Brisbane Mahjong

Brisbane Mahjong

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6 – 11pm We are a growing community of Mahjong enthusiasts who meet every Tuesday at 6pm till late at Garden City Library.We welcome players from all backgro…
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