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While it might be tempting for residents and visitors to Cairns to while away hours on the pristine beaches, visit the reef or tour the…

In Cairns, as elsewhere, the fear for one’s safety and the idea that crime is on the increase is not always matched by reality. An…

Recognising that young people have a great deal to contribute to the community, Council provides a number of avenues for youth to explore and develop…

The potential faced by many organisations for lifts, security systems, telecommunications, airconditioning, computer systems and so forth failing with the calendar change to the new…

It may be difficult for readers in southern areas to imagine why there is a need for a Botanic Gardens in Cairns where lush tropical…

While households around the country are turning food scraps into compost for their gardens, it is often highly impractical for restaurants and other services where…

Not only are mosquitoes pesky creatures that can ruin an otherwise pleasant evening, they can spread diseases such as Malaria, Ross River Fever and Australian…

Speaking at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s 102nd Annual Conference, President, Councillor Tom Pyne AM, said that this year’s theme, ‘Developing Communities for the…

Keynote speaker at the recent Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference, Michael Sandel, Professor of Government at Harvard University, spoke about the crucial role…

Australia’s coastline is precious for its natural beauty, the amenity it provides and for the industries it supports, including aquaculture and tourism. It is also…

The Mabo decision of the High Court and the introduction of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) have significant ramifications for Local Government. Any land…

“A major advantage flowing from the increase of contracting out road maintenance is that Councils are no longer locked into the same old practices and…