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 Eden was sworn-in at a Declaration of Office event at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre last night, securing her place in history as the city’s 36th mayor and only the second woman to hold the office.She will be joined by returning councillors Brett Moller, Cathy Zeiger, Rob Pyne, Kristy Vallely, Rhonda Coghlan and Brett Olds, along with new faces Anna Middleton, Matthew Tickner and Trevor Tim.Cr Eden said it was a great honour to take on the mayoralty and was committed to meeting the needs of the community.“I'm deeply honoured to have been elected Mayor to help guide the future of our great city and I hope the community will give me and my Council the chance to make a meaningful impact,” Cr Eden said.“I am looking forward to working with my fellow Councillors and congratulate them on their appointment.“We have a great team – it is a diverse and representative group, with an even split of women and men, that has a wealth of knowledge and experience.At today’s post-election meeting, Division 9 Councillor Brett Olds was appointed Deputy Mayor."I am honoured to be elected to this important position by my fellow Councillors and humbled by the trust placed in my abilities to serve as Deputy Mayor,” Cr Olds said.“I am excited by the role, but it is going to be a tough gig and I will be looking for the support of the Mayor and the other Councillor as we move forward.“We have to be cohesive and collaborative.

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…

Residents are advised that king tides will be experienced in Cairns next week, from Thursday 4 April through to Thursday 11 April and peaking on Sunday 7 April.Cairns Regional Council would like to re…

Cairns Regional Council is hosting a range of activities at Cairns Libraries and Tanks Arts Centre to keep the kids...

Cairns Regional Council advises of the following changes to services due to the Easter, four-day long weekend (Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April).Council’scustomer service centre at Spence St will be …

Prepare for a whirlwind of excitement as the Cairns Children's Festival returns this May, promising thrilling shark encounters, magical story walks, live music, cultural experiences, STEAM activit…