Temporary closure of Babinda Waste Transfer Station

Temporary closure of Babinda Waste Transfer Station

The Babinda Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 18 September to allow for the processing of green waste on site.Residents can still dispose of general waste at the temporary bin at the Babinda Works Depot on Peever Road.It is expected the transfer station will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday 19 September.Council apologises for any inconvenience.
Cairns Regional Council
16 Sep 2024
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Clean Up Cairns events cancelled

Clean Up Cairns events cancelled

Cairns Regional Council wishes to advise that Clean-up Cairns events planned for the coming week have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.Council is endeavouring to find alternatives dates …
Cairns Regional Council
13 Sep 2024
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Residents urged to prepare for king tides

Residents urged to prepare for king tides

Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from this Saturday (14 September) through to Thursday 19 September, peaking on Tuesday 17 September.Cairns Regional Council would li…
Cairns Regional Council
12 Sep 2024
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Cairns economy thrives with billion-dollar boost

Cairns economy thrives with billion-dollar boost

The Cairns economy is growing, with a $1.66 billion uplift since 2020.Council today noted the progress on its 2022-2026 Economic Development Strategy, which has helped steer the region’s economic outp…
Cairns Regional Council
11 Sep 2024
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Cairns backs flying-fox conservation

Cairns backs flying-fox conservation

Flying-fox protection efforts will continue in Cairns.As part of ongoing efforts, Council will continue working with the Bats and Trees Society of Cairns (BatSoc), providing $12,600 in funding and up …
Cairns Regional Council
11 Sep 2024
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Homegrown music talent to thrive under funding program

Homegrown music talent to thrive under funding program

Council is hoping to strike a chord through the Revive Live program and give our local music scene a big boost.If successful, the $100,000 grant will support homegrown talent, attract touring artists …
Cairns Regional Council
11 Sep 2024
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Local groups to restore Cairns' natural beauty with new funding

Local groups to restore Cairns' natural beauty with new funding

Cairns Regional Council is backing local environmental efforts, approving $59,250 in funding from the 2024/2025 Revegetation of Natural Areas Grant stream.This includes support for three major project…
Cairns Regional Council
11 Sep 2024
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Pitch for leisure trail funding

Pitch for leisure trail funding

Council is seeking $350,000 from the State Government to bring two exciting projects to life.First up, the Kewarra Beach to Trinity Beach section of the Northern Beaches Leisure Trail is set for detai…
Cairns Regional Council
11 Sep 2024
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Saltwater Creek flood resilience project launched

Saltwater Creek flood resilience project launched

A significant flood mitigation project, which will protect more than 90 Edge Hill homes from seasonal flooding, will get underway later this month.The Saltwater Creek Flood resilience project involves…
Cairns Regional Council
11 Sep 2024
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