Police officers will help monitor live vision from Council’s camera network as part of a trial to enhance city safety.Council’s CCTV network currently includes nearly 600 cameras across Cairns, over half of which are located in public spaces like streets, parks and community spaces, which are monitored 24 hours.The trial will involve a police officer working side-by-side with Council staff in the City Safe Camera Facility during periods when high anti-social behaviour often occurs, such as late on Friday and Saturday nights.Mayor Amy Eden said the trial was another proactive measure by council in tackling crime, on top of the more than $5 million worth of measures it already undertakes in community safety despite it not being a primary responsibility of local government."Council’s City Safe camera network is an important tool in the collective mission to keep the Cairns CBD safe,” Cr Eden said.“With police officers in the control room, we can respond quickly and effectively to incidents and ensure that our community feels secure."It's all about our efforts to create a safer environment for locals, tourists and business owners and staff.“I am confident that this trial will prove valuable for all involved.

Cairns Regional Council has appointed Ken Gouldthorp as its new Chief Executive Officer.Mr Gouldthorp has been involved in local government for more than 20 years, most recently as the interim CEO at …

In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, Council will be conducting a clean-up of the Cairns Cemetery on Martyn Street and Gordonvale Cemetery.Over time, Council has seen an increase in unappro…

It’s breeding season for the Spectacled flying-fox in the Far North and people are being asked to stay clear of roosts.During this time, it may be likely to come across fallen pups or injured flying-f…

Cairns Regional Council will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday 17 October 9am in the Council Chambers, located on Level 3 of the Spence Street administration building.The agenda will consist of one i…

Kids, it is time to unwrap your creativity and design the ultimate Christmas eCard.It is that time of year when youngsters from across the city are asked to channel the festive spirit, get creative an…

We don’t like to think about it, but there’s a lot of underground pipes needed to make sure when you flush, everything goes where it needs to go.That’s why we have committed $5 million over the next t…

Additional government funding streams need to be made available to local governments which were impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.TC Jasper crossed the coast north of Cairns at Wujal Wujal on 13 Dec…

We asked for your feedback and more than 10,000 of you responded.The findings from the 2024 Our Cairns Survey are in and there's plenty of information for Council to consider.A record 10,518 respo…