Welcome to the CCRC

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council was formed on March 15th, 2008 through the State Government local government reform process, and comprises of the former shires of Cardwell and Johnstone.

While some information resides here, other content is available through the former Councils’ Web sites.

Mayor’s View - 3rd July, 2008

Councillors welcome the new CEO Terry Brennan who started work on Tuesday this week. Read more

Council Water Filter trial

CCRC Water Filter CommissioningIn a bid to clear up the southern area’s rural and beach water supply, the Cassowary Coast Regional Council has installed a water filter on the trunk water main at Bulgun Creek. Read more

Tully Multi-Purpose Centre

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council today voted to honour its obligations under the Joint Development Agreement for the Tully Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC). Read more

Mayor’s View - 26th June, 2008

Following last week’s column which talked about the need to draw on the opportunities arising from the challenges facing our region, it is appropriate to reflect on some positives that have recently arisen. Read more

Positions Vacant - Civil Services & Civil Works

Cassowary Coast Regional Council currently has vacancies in its Civil Services and Civil Works Departments. Read more

Notice of Meetings

Notice is hereby given that the following Local Government Meetings of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council will be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month commencing at 9.00am and be held in Innisfail and Tully (unless otherwise advertised) respectively: Read more

Mayor’s View - 19th June, 2008

Almost every day I meet with residents who are upset and concerned about their futures. Read more

Inaugural Logo Decided

At yesterday’s (12/6/08) Cassowary Coast Regional Council meeting Councillor’s voted to approve the inaugural logo for the region. Read more

Mayor’s View - 12th June, 2008

I like to keep putting new issues before the public in this weekly report, Read more

“Late Mail” defers vote on Agent Orange testing

Cassowary Coast Regional Council today agreed to defer considerations on the testing of Innisfail’s water supply following recent reports of herbicide testing by the Australian Defence Force in the 1960’s. Read more