Welcome to the CCRC

meeting handsThe 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.

Replacement Jubilee Bridge to be built

A new bridge will be built across the Johnstone River in the heart of Innisfail to replace the ageing Jubilee Bridge, which was permanently closed to vehicles last week for safety reasons. Read more

Quotation 1011-011 – Sale of cattle

Quotations are called for the sale of the cattle impounded by council. Read more

Works to begin on a sand-catcher groyne at Cardwell

Cassowary Coast Regional Council will build a sand-catcher groyne at Cardwell to reduce the impacts of beachfront erosion. Read more

Mayor’s View – 1st September, 2010

The federal election outcome is likely to be an opportunity for the Cassowary Coast Region, regardless of which major party forms government. This is a unique situation, where our local independent is amongst a handful of members who will determine who will be the prime minister. Read more

Cassowary Coast residents join the Clean Up

The call is out for Cassowary Coast residents to get behind the region’s first Great Northern Clean Up. Read more

Stakeholder Meeting – Jetties, Boat Ramps & Pontoons

Business, Community Groups and individual boat owners are invited to a Stakeholder Meeting to discuss arrangements for the use of marine facilities at Mission Beach. Read more

New Economic Development Reference Group

A new economic development reference group packed with industry representatives will help to increase business opportunities in the Cassowary Coast region. Read more

A greener, healthier Mitchell Park

A park in the heart of Tully, that was once “paddock and jungle’’, has undergone a major revamp and will be used to showcase river improvement practices. Read more

Tropical Innovation Awards

Now is the time to enter the Tropical Innovation Awards. Read more

Position Vacant – Records Officer

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is currently seeking applicants for the position of Records Officer(Temporary). Read more

Construction to begin on Cowley Beach’s track

Public information sessions will be held at Cowley Beach this month to keep residents up-to-date on Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s work to reinstate a four-wheel-drive track leading to Liverpool Creek. Read more