Council increases Shopfront Grants for Cassowary Coast businesses Published on 10 October 2025 The Cassowary Coast Regional Council yesterday announced a significant expansion of its 2025 Shopfront Improvement Program.Councillors voted to increase funding from $40,000 to nearly $205,000 to meet strong demand from local businesses and drive economic growth across the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
Get Ready for Cyclone Season with Free Clean Up Published on 02 October 2025 Cassowary Coast Regional Council is helping the community prepare for the upcoming cyclone season with two free Pre-Cyclone Season Clean Up events Tagged as: , Media Releases
Recognising Dedication and Community – 2026 Australia Day Awards Published on 01 October 2025 Nominations are now open for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards, celebrating the incredible people, groups and organisations who go above and beyond for our community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Council Kicks Off Get Ready Queensland Week with Community Event Published on 01 October 2025 From October 6 to 11, the Cassowary Coast will proudly join communities across the state in celebrating Get Ready Queensland Week – a time to focus on disaster preparedness and building community resilience ahead of storm and cyclone season. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Funds $208,000 in Local Community Projects and Infrastructure Published on 30 September 2025 Cassowary Coast Regional Council has endorsed funding for more than 20 local organisations through Round 1 of the 2025–2026 Community Grants and Support Program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Have Your Say on the Proposed Local Law Amendments Published on 26 September 2025 Cassowary Coast Regional Council is inviting community feedback on proposed amendments to several local laws and subordinate local laws, designed to keep regulations up to date with State legislation and support the needs of the community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Show Off Your Shopfront! Published on 01 September 2025 Cassowary Coast businesses can now apply for the Shopfront Improvement Program 2025-26, offering matched dollar-for-dollar funding up to $5000 for upgrades to commercial facades.Mayor Teresa Milwood shared her excitement about the relaunch of the program, after last year’s Shopfront Improvement was such a success.“The 24-25 Shopfront Improvement Program delivered incredible results, with 20 su Tagged as: , Media Releases
PAYING YOUR RATES MADE EASY WITH PAYBLE® Published on 22 August 2025 To coincide with the latest issue of rate notices, Council has launched a new online payment system to give residents more choice and flexibility when paying their rates. Payble is a secure, user-friendly platform that allows ratepayers to pay in weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or half-yearly instalments, or make a one-off payment, using a credit card, debit card or directly from a bank account. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Infrastructure Grants Now Open Published on 12 August 2025 Do you have a plan to improve or upgrade a community facility in the Cassowary Coast region? Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Strengthens Local Focus with a Refreshed Procurement Approach Published on 11 August 2025 Cassowary Coast Regional Council has taken proactive steps to improve transparency, boost local supplier engagement, and strengthen its procurement practices, with the endorsement of its 2025/2026 Forward Procurement Plan and an updated Procurement Policy at this month’s Council meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases