For Cairns, working holiday makers are more than visitors. They are workers, customers and contributors to our regional economy. The federal government’s announced changes to second and third-year Working Holiday...
Don’t Gamble with the Workers Cairns Depends On
For Cairns, working holiday makers are more than visitors. They are workers, customers and contributors to our regional economy. The
When Disaster Strikes, Cairns Can’t Afford a Funding Retreat
In Cairns and Far North Queensland, extraordinary is our ordinary. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the incredible landscapes we call
Breaking the Cycle: Cairns Deserves More Than Another Victim
The death of 25-year-old Savannah Spence Paige has shaken our community. It has caused grief, anger and, understandably, some very
2026/27 Budget Address by Mayor Amy Eden
Good morning Councillors, Council officers, members of the gallery, and those joining us online. A Budget is more than numbers
Woolworths Responds to Mayor’s Call to Strengthen Food Security
Further to a meeting in May during which I highlighted the pressing need to safeguard food supplies for the Cairns
Let’s Get Ready, Together
As the humidity rises and clouds build over the ranges, we are reminded how quickly life in Cairns can change.
Cairns Mayor Flies with MAF into Remote Morobe Community
“A flight into Morobe highlights selfless hospitality and the lifeline MAF provides.” Yawan, Morobe Province – Cairns Mayor Amy Eden
Carrying the Sister City Spirit
Cairns Sister City Ambassador Sim Hayward reflects on decades of friendship between Lae and Cairns, strengthened by people, culture, and
Cairns–Lae Partnership Blooms with Potential Botanic Garden Collaboration
Lae, Morobe Province – The sister city bond between Cairns and Lae is flourishing in new and inspiring ways, with
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