A four-day celebration of the region’s fashion industry will be supported by Council over the next three years.Showcasing local designers, emerging talent, and Indigenous artistry, Cairns Fashion Week positions Cairns as a destination for fashion, creativity, and cultural expression, and attracts designers, models, and fashionistas from across Australia.Council has endorsed a three-year $120,000 sponsorship agreement to help deliver the event from 2025 to 2027.This follow’s Council support for the inaugural event in 2023 with a $25,000 contribution, and $35,000 in funding in 2024.Since its inception, the event has continued to grow and contributes to the local economy through supporting small businesses, tourism, and creative industries.To be held in November, Cairns Fashion week also reinforces the city’s reputation as a dynamic and culturally rich destination.

Residents are advised that king tides are being experienced in Cairns this week, through to Saturday 15 March.Cairns Regional Council would like to remind motorists that tidal flooding is saltwater, w…

A trailblazer who has been making waves for more than a decade in the traditionally male dominated maritime industry has been named Cairns Regional Council’s Woman of the Year.Courtney Hansen, the own…

More than 14,200 cigarette butts were picked up from city streets yesterday during the Cairns Community Big Butt Hunt.The third annual Big Butt Hunt – hosted by No More Butts, Cairns Regional Council …

Cairns Mayor Amy Eden, along with local State MPs Bree James and Terry James, and Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller, today welcomed the official opening of Stage 1 of the redeveloped Pyramid Parkland…

Over 7,000 tonnes of recyclables end up in landfill yearlyResidents urged to use yellow lid recycling bins correctlyRecycling reduces landfill costs and protects the environment Recycling efforts more…

Trunk infrastructure funding key to unlocking Mount Peter Southern Growth Corridor$87.5m water security funding commitment awaits LNP confirmationCouncil also backs smaller community projects, includi…

Mount Peter corridor could provide 18,500 homes for 42,500 residentsCouncil pledges $1.5m for planning in partnership with State GovernmentExternal funding essential to avoid burdening residents with …

Council will apply for $1 million in grant funding for initiatives and programs that helped early recovery efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the associated flooding.The funding, …