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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Mayor Amy Eden was joined by (from left) Federal Minister for Emergency Management and Minister for Cities Senator Jenny McAllister, Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Senator Nita Green at a ceremon…

A $91 million upgrade of Cairns’ Barlow Park is set to support the region to attract more major events and ensure that Cairns will play its part in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Austr…

Locals and tourists with mobility impairments can now cycle down the Cairns Esplanade on a new battery-powered bike....

Mayor Amy Eden (centre) is joined by unofficial festival ambassador Tammy Tooth , and Grand Parade participants Liza Sergeev, Nisha O’LearyWes Evans, Kadee Wallwork, Sian James and Kayo Taguchi.There’…