Plenty of rain doesn't mean water to spare Published on 19 October 2026 This National Water Week (19–25 October), we are encouraging residents to rethink their everyday water habits and make small changes that can have a big impact. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Cassowary Coasters are built different when it comes to severe weather Published on 07 October 2026 Forecasts are pointing to a drier and warmer than average start to the season up here. But whether it’s warm, wet or windy, it’s nothing we haven’t handled before on the Cassowary Coast. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
See what’s changed - Renewed flood maps for the Cassowary Coast Published on 28 September 2026 We are inviting the community to drop in, explore the renewed regional flood maps and speak directly with the project team at upcoming sessions in Tully and Innisfail. Tagged as: , Environment, Public Notices
Big bird energy – celebrating our local icon! Published on 25 September 2026 This World Cassowary Day, we’re celebrating the southern cassowary — our namesake, our rainforest gardener and, arguably, the OG rainforest influencer. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Over 800 feral pigs removed through coordinated management program Published on 02 July 2026 In the past 12 months, more than 800 feral pigs have been removed thanks to a coordinated regional effort involving the sugar and banana industries, local landholders, environmental organisations, Council and other key stakeholders. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
June is dog registration month! Published on 05 June 2026 Dog registration renewal notices were posted this week so Cassowary Coast dog owners will start receiving them in the mail shortly. Tagged as: , Environment, Public Notices
Turtles, terns and teamwork – volunteers wanted! Published on 27 May 2026 The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is encouraging locals to register their interest in a new volunteer program that supports the monitoring and protection of shorebirds and sea turtles across our region’s coastal areas. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Kurrimine Beach foreshore walking track extension Published on 01 April 2026 The next stage of the Kurrimine Beach foreshore walking track is moving ahead, with a contractor now engaged to extend the existing pathway by approximately 450 metres south. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Public Notices
A myna issue: When one bird becomes everyone’s business Published on 12 February 2026 Cassowary Coast Regional Council is dealing with a myna issue – and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.The Indian myna (not to be confused with the noisy miner) is an introduced pest bird that has been making itself far too comfortable across parts of the Cassowary Coast.Loud, bossy and highly territorial, mynas are known for muscling in on native birds, stealing nesting spots, and upsetting Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Council Goes Full Boar on Feral Pig Management Published on 14 November 2025 Cassowary Coast Regional Council is going full boar in the fight against feral pigs, supporting landholders and communities with practical tools and coordinated programs to help reduce this destructive pest across the region. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases