Council has reaffirmed its support for the Tropical Innovation Festival (TIF) with a commitment of up to $200,000 over the next four years.Established in 2021, the annual event showcases global and local entrepreneurship and technology and aims to position the city as a destination for innovation and investment.The five-day program engages with a national and international audience, promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in Cairns, and bring together investors, startups, and innovative small to medium businesses.There are plans to grow the event in the future, which earlier this year attracted 1,374 attendees, including 466 visitors to Cairns, with an expanded eight-day program and increased out-of-region visitation.Council today endorsed a four-year sponsorship agreement of $50,000 per annum, with an initial term of three years (2026 to 2028), with a one-year option exercisable at Council’s discretion (2029).

Council will apply for government disaster funding to assist with repairs at two popular recreational destinations that sustained significant damage as a result of Tropical Cyclone Jasper and subseque…

Council will forge ahead with almost $24.5 million in repairs to infrastructure that was damaged by extreme weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Jasper.This includes the permanent replacement of F…

Consumers in the Bartle Frere Scheme area should continue to boil drinking water until further notice.Customers should bring water to a boil by heating the water until a continuous and rapid stream of…

Volunteers gathered at the Fred Moule Pavilion this morning to help pack 800 food hampers and make Christmas a little cheerier for locals doing it tough over the festive period.The hampers were made p…

Council is hosting a range of activities at its libraries to keep the inevitable “I’m bored” comments at bay these...

The boil water notice in place for Bramston Beach has been lifted.Testing has confirmed that the reticulation network and water complies with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.Residents should flus…

Cairns Mayor Amy Eden has once again condemned the escalating costs of vandalism and youth crime across the city, highlighting the unsustainable financial cost to ratepayers and the emotional toll on …

A baubles and bows inspired show featuring 30 festive songs, local choirs and dance groups, and an appearance by Santa, is set to entertain an expected crowd of more than 7,000 people at Carols in the…