Frogs Hollow lease celebration - A shared community milestone Published on 31 July 2026 The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is proud to announce the approval of a Material Change of Use (MCU) application, securing a 30-year lease for The Rainforest School at Frogs Hollow. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$5.1 million boost to support future housing at Coquette Point Published on 29 July 2026 Cassowary Coast Regional Council has secured $5.1 million through the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund to deliver critical water infrastructure supporting future residential development at Coquette Point. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
Council opens two community grant programs Published on 28 July 2026 Cassowary Coast Regional Council is inviting eligible community members and local community organisations to apply for funding through two grant programs opening this month. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A unique opportunity to enhance the heart of the Innisfail community Published on 08 July 2026 Council is planning for the design and future reconstruction of the Innisfail Waterfront precinct to ensure it remains safe, functional and suitable for community and marine use. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cassowary Coast Youth Advisory Committee: Expressions of interest open Published on 06 July 2026 The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is calling on young people aged 15 to 25 to step up and have their voices heard by joining the Youth Advisory Committee. Expressions of interest are open now and close on 16 August 2026. Tagged as: , 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
Do not shift disaster recovery costs onto local communities Published on 25 June 2026 The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has called for genuine consultation with Queensland councils on proposed changes to Disaster Relief Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to ensure that recovery costs are not shifted onto local communities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Cassowary Coast delivers 2026-27 Budget Published on 25 June 2026 The Cassowary Coast Regional Council today adopted its 2026-27 Budget – an economically responsible and community-focused $196.8 million financial plan that prioritises investment in the region’s flood resilience, infrastructure, and town centres without unduly burdening ratepayers at a time of rising costs. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Pasifika 2026 celebration makes waves with record crowd Published on 24 June 2026 Cassowary Coast Regional Council celebrated the success of its second Pasifika Celebration, held on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at Warrina Lakes, Innisfail. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Could Cardwell connect? Published on 24 June 2026 Cardwell residents, property owners and business operators are being invited to have their say on whether Council should undertake further planning and investigations into a potential future sewerage network for the township. Tagged as: , Media Releases