Queensland Council claims record in war against landfill
A regional Queensland council says investing in a new recycling facility has helped it cut landfill by 65 per cent.
12 July, 2023
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Water clean-up buoyed by manufactured floating wetlands
Tackling water pollution with plant-filled platforms.
28 April, 2015
Queensland expands Dengue control trials
By Paul Hemsley The Queensland government has expanded a revolutionary trial with Cairns Regional Council that uses mosquitoes deliberately infected with a special bacteria to halt the spread of Dengue Fever in its tracks. Known as Wolbachia, the bacterium does not kill mosquitoes but blocks the blood-feeding insect’s ability to transmit the Dengue virus to […]
21 January, 2013
State stops Cairns building contract
By Paul Hemsley Cairns Regional Council cannot tender a managing contractor for its entertainment precinct due to a state government intervention. Three Queensland-based tenderers were shortlisted but cannot progress to the final stage after Local Government Minister, David Crisafulli revoked the previously provided approval by the previous minister, Paul Lucas. Cairns Regional Council CEO, Lyn […]
16 April, 2012
Cairns proceeds with entertainment precinct
Cairns Regional Council will oversee work on the first stage of a local entertainment precinct. The initial stage has been budgeted at $155 million, but costs have yet to be determined for the next two stages. Early works are expected to begin in 2012, which will deliver a 1000 to 1100 seat theatre, car parking, […]
23 September, 2011
Yasi turns catastrophic
By Lilia Guan Tropical cyclone Yasi has been upgraded to category five by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The cyclone has been described by BOM as a “large and very powerful tropical cyclone that poses an extremely serious threat to life and property within the warning areas – especially between Cairns and Townsville”. […]
2 February, 2011
Regional council stimulates local economy
The Council’s funds add up to more than $200,000 and were designed to stimulate local economy by funding projects that will create innovation in the region’s economic base, Mayor Val Schier said. “This year Council took leadership in the diversification of the local economy by putting together a team dedicated solely to economic development,” […]
21 December, 2010
Cairns takes whole-of-council approach to climate change
A north Queensland council has taken a giant step to addressing climate change through a five-year strategy that includes funding for sustainable community projects. According to Cairns Regional Council’s initiative – Climate Change Strategy 2010/2015 – the plan will present a clear direction in addressing the affects of climate change for the next five years. […]
25 August, 2010
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