The Big Butt Hunt returns to Cairns for Clean Up Australia Day

The Big Butt Hunt returns to Cairns for Clean Up Australia Day

More than 14,200 cigarette butts were picked up from city streets yesterday during the Cairns Community Big Butt Hunt....
Cairns Regional Council
3 Mar 2025
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Official opening of Pyramid Parklands Gujura in Gordonvale

Official opening of Pyramid Parklands Gujura in Gordonvale

Cairns Mayor Amy Eden, along with local State MPs Bree James and Terry James, and Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller, today welcomed the official opening of Stage 1 of the redeveloped Pyramid Parkland…
Cairns Regional Council
27 Feb 2025
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Time to stop the waste and get recyclables in the right bin

Time to stop the waste and get recyclables in the right bin

Over 7,000 tonnes of recyclables end up in landfill yearlyResidents urged to use yellow lid recycling bins correctlyRecycling reduces landfill costs and protects the environment Recycling efforts more…
Cairns Regional Council
26 Feb 2025
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Council outlines its Federal Election advocacy priorities

Council outlines its Federal Election advocacy priorities

Trunk infrastructure funding key to unlocking Mount Peter Southern Growth Corridor$87.5m water security funding commitment awaits LNP confirmationCouncil also backs smaller community projects, includi…
Cairns Regional Council
26 Feb 2025
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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 …
Cairns Regional Council
26 Feb 2025
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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, …
Cairns Regional Council
26 Feb 2025
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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…
Cairns Regional Council
26 Feb 2025
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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 …
Cairns Regional Council
26 Feb 2025
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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…
Cairns Regional Council
26 Feb 2025
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