In response to the recent severe flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper that has impacted our community, Cairns Regional Council is developing a plan to assist our community on its path to recovery.As part of this process, Cairns Regional Council has partnered with James Cook University (JCU) to conduct a rapid social needs assessment to identify those needs our community feel are important to support their recovery and long-term resilience.Understanding people’s recovery needs – related to aspects of emotional, financial, physical, material wellbeing - is critical to help our whole community to recover quickly.The survey will aim to understand both short-term and medium-term recovery needs (up to 12 months), with a view to understanding longer-term support requirements.This information will support Council and its regional partners in promoting and supporting recovery across the Cairns LGA.The survey is open from 19 April to 10 May, is anonymous and no identifying personal information will be collected.You can complete the survey at https://form.typeform.com/to/tVS02jtP.

School-aged students are being invited to create a sculpture, installation work, image collage, functional furniture, or wearable project using used and recycled materials.The ‘Reuse, Rethink, Repurpo…

Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns from Wednesday 17 April through to Saturday 20 April and peaking on Thursday 18 April.Cairns Regional Council would like to remind m…

Areas of Crystal Cascades remain closed following an assessment today of water levels, and associated risks and safety to the public.The closures at the top and middle access points remain closed.The …

Transparency, engagement, and accountability, along with a commitment to a fostering a safe and vibrant regional city, will set the tone for Council’s next four years under new Mayor Amy Eden.Mayor Ed…

Community and cultural groups, schools, and sporting clubs are invited to showcase their creativity at this year’s Cairns Festival Grand Parade.Applications are now officially open for the 2024 Cairns…

Arts and cultural enthusiasts are invited to apply for a share in grant funding to aid their creative projects.The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Major Round Two and the City of the Arts Hero P…

Cairns Regional Council will officially welcome the Mayor and Councillors who will serve the community for the next four years on Thursday 11 April.Elected representatives will make their Declaration …

Excitement is building as the final countdown starts of the much-anticipated North Queensland Games, set to light up Cairns from 3 to 6 May.With more than 3,000 participants across 26 sports, the 2024…