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 stories of Far North Queensland.Since 2014, the festival has attracted 619 submissions, shortlisted 200 films, and presented 115 awards, nurturing talent and providing opportunities for young, emerging, and established filmmakers.The 2024 event comprised of two major components, Understory High and the Understory Film Festival.In response to growing student submissions, Understory High was launched in 2023 as a dedicated high school film festival, with winning entries advancing to the Understory Film Festival.In just its second year, Understory High attracted 189 participants, with 81 submissions received from eight schools, and 30 finalist films screened at Tanks Arts Centre on 4 October.Understory Film Festival 2024 included 1,547 participants, who engaged in activities including film submissions, workshops and networking, and attending the Screening and Awards event at Munro Martin Parklands on 23 November.

The boil water notice in place for the Bartle Frere Scheme (including Woopen Creek) area has been lifted.Testing has confirmed that the reticulation network and water complies with Australian Drinking…

Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Monday 24 February through to Monday 3 March, peaking on Friday 28 February.Cairns Regional Council would like to remind motori…

Cairns Regional Council will next month honour the incredible women shaping our community with the 2025 International Women’s Day Awards.This highly anticipated event will recognise outstanding indivi…

More than $2,600 in donations collected during Council’s free green waste disposal periods in August and November 2024 have been presented to the Cairns City Kennel Club.Residents taking advantage of …

The sun may have come out and we are enjoying blue skies, but residents are being reminded about the dangers of entering swollen creeks and rivers.Recent heavy downpours have resulted in significant a…

Cairns Regional Council advises that consumers in the Bartle Frere Scheme (including Woopen Creek) should continue to boil drinking water until further notice.Councl is working to identify and rectify…

Cairns ratepayers are reminded that Council’s half-yearly rates are due on Wednesday 19 February.A variety of convenient online and phone payment options are available, including: Via the Online Self …

The Esplanade Dining Precinct (from Shields St to Aplin St) will be closed for Chinese New Year Lantern Festival on Saturday 15 February, from 4pm to 8pm (subject to crowd numbers) for public safety.C…