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Cairns Regional Council e-news - Volume 13, 24 March 2016
 

Manning returned as Mayor

Bob Manning will be returned for a second term as Mayor of the Cairns Regional Council. Counting of votes is continuing and the full make-up of the new Council is expected to be confirmed next week. For the latest updates, visit the Electoral Commission Queensland website.  The new Council will be sworn in at a special meeting next month. The date and time will be advertised on our website and Facebook page. The meeting will be open to the public.
 

Drain stencils offer marine message

A free drain stencilling workshop will be held at Caravonica this Friday. Council has joined with the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre to deliver the workshops, which serve to remind the community that what goes down the drain can impact on the environment. The program is as an extension of the Living with Water project that documented flooding and resilience in the Barron River catchment. Residents are invited to get involved in three upcoming workshops, including a special Easter event on Good Friday that will feature an Easter Egg hunt, morning tea and barbecue. Participants who complete a related survey will go in the draw to win a household emergency kit valued at $100. Places are limited and registration is required. Phone 0409 696 939 or email.

  

School holiday fun

Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Libraries are once again offering free and fun school holiday activities during the Easter break. Activities such as Ozobot tiny robots, sand art, colouring in and Legomania will take over Cairns Libraries Branches. Bookings are required for most activities, so see our website for full details and how to book. Starting on Tuesday 29 March, the Cairns Esplanade program includes kids' aqua Zumba, face painting and Ready Steady Go Kids sessions. No bookings necessary, just be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Kids must be supervised by a parent or carer at all times. See the full school holiday program.
 

Easter weekend closures

Council's offices and library branches will be closed this Easter long weekend, re-opening on Tuesday 29 March. An after-hours call centre will operate via the usual customer service number 4044 3044 for urgent matters. For other matters, you can contact us online at any time. Kerbside waste collections will be as per the normal schedule and waste transfer stations are open every day of the long weekend.
 
  

Coming up...

  • Cairns MS Swimathon - 16-17 Apr - Woree Aquatic Centre - community-based event that encourages participation and fundraising to assist people living with MS. 

  • 2016 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup - 22-24 Apr - Smithfield Regional Park (JCU) - The world’s best Cross Country and Down Hill riders hit the Smithfield Regional Park for the second round of the 2016 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. The 2016 event will feature nearly 300 riders from 35 countries. Free entry on Friday, tickets available for Saturday & Sunday.
 

Youth Week - Be the future

Ten days of fun activities will culminate with the re:GENERATION Festival when Youth Week hits Cairns next month. Activities include All Abilities Bowling, the Pasifika Youth Games Day and Social, beginners Ozobot workshops and the JCU Global Village cultural event. On Sunday 17 April, the inaugural re:GENERATION Festival, featuring the popular youth event Block Party, will be held at the Esplanade Skate Plaza. Expect music, dance, games, competitions, skating, DJ performances and awesome surprise guests. Find out more

  

Playground upgrade

Palm Cove's beachside playground will be getting a makeover after the Easter holidays. As well as new play equipment, improvements will include new fencing shade sail and paths. Works are expected to take around 8-10 weeks, weather permitting. While we will do our best to minimise disruptions, there may be some noise and dust and temporary lane closures will be required at times. We appreciate your patience during these improvement works.
 

Free green waste disposal

Garden waste can be dropped off at one of Council’s waste transfer stations for free next month. As the wet season draws to a close, residents have the opportunity to dispose of green waste at no charge from Saturday 2 April to Sunday 10 April. Domestic green waste including tree clippings, palm fronds and grass clippings, will be accepted free of charge at the following locations:

·         Portsmith Transfer Station, 7 days 8.30am to 5.15pm

·         Smithfield Transfer Station, Mon-Sat 7am to 5.15pm, Sun 9am to 5.15pm

·         Gordonvale Transfer Station, 7 days 8.30am to 5.15pm

·         Babinda Transfer Station, Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8.30am to 4.45pm

Please note: this offer is only for domestic cars, utilities and/or trailers and light trucks (vehicle weight to GVM 4 tonnes). Normal rates apply for disposal of any other waste during this period, including green waste from garden maintenance contractors on behalf of residents. Green waste dropped at waste transfer stations will be mulched and offered back to the community at a later date.
 

Golf day sponsors

Sponsorship packages are now available for the 2016 Mayor's Charity Golf Day, to be held at Cairns Golf Club on Friday 6 May. This year, the day will support local organisation REAP. Packages start from $800. More info on sponsorship opportunities

  

Markets to return 

Palm Cove Markets will return from Sunday 3 April.  The Williams Esplanade  markets showcase local, quality handmade products such as contemporary jewellery, leather work, pottery, clothes, skincare and food and include family activities. Markets are generally held from 8am to 2pm on the first Sunday of the month from April to December. See all market dates

 
  

Register an ECO-event

Are you planning an event that showcases sustainability or environmental awareness in our region? Why not make it part of the Cairns ECOweek program?  ECOweek runs from 27 May to 5 June and includes  ECOfiesta on Sunday 29 May. Register your ECO-event online
 

Tobruk pool

The main 50 metre pool has been filled with water, as the opening of the new complex draws nearer. See next month's Living in Cairns e-news for a full update and info on the opening event.
 
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119 - 145 Spence St, Cairns
PO Box 359 
Cairns Q 4870
Cairns: +61 7 4044 3044
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