Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Cassowary Coast Regional Council This is the Official page of Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The regional council comprises 6 elected divisional councillors and a popularly elected mayor.

The Cassowary Coast features tropical beaches and islands, world-heritage rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef, beautiful waterways, indigenous culture and art deco architecture. 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. Council meets every 4th Thursd

ay of the month. The Cassowary Coast region has:-
- an area of 4,702 square km
- a population of 30,843 as at March 2008
- a mix of town, rural and coastal communities

Customer Service locations:
70 Rankin Street, Innisfail
38-40 Bryant Street, Tully
4 Balliol Street, Cardwell

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council page exists to provide information on Council initiatives, events, programs and news. It is used as an important tool for Council to actively engage with the community, serving as a place for discussion, enquiries and an active exchange of ideas. We would like our social media pages to be friendly and welcoming to all users. Please see Cassowary Coast Regional Council's Social Media Guideline here: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/social-media-guidelines/guidelines-interacting-council-via-social-media

It is our hope that people feel safe and welcome on the Cassowary Coast Regional Council page. We welcome all courteous comments and look forward to the engagement this page continues to bring between council and the local community.

Did you know Tilapia are an invasive pest species that threaten our local waterways? They compete with native fish, dama...
07/09/2026

Did you know Tilapia are an invasive pest species that threaten our local waterways? They compete with native fish, damage habitats and reproduce quickly.

That’s why the Tilapia Tournament 2026 is more than just a fishing competition; it’s a chance for the community to make a real difference.

📍 Warrina Lakes
📅 1–3 October 2026
🎣 Free family-friendly event

Come along, cast a line and help protect our local environment.

Register now:
Thursday & Friday: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V8BRV9W

Saturday: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCG7GZ8

For more information, visit: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/tilapiatournament

📣 Something BIG (and brilliantly secondhand) is coming to the Cassowary Coast!Garage Sale Trail - Australia’s biggest se...
06/09/2026

📣 Something BIG (and brilliantly secondhand) is coming to the Cassowary Coast!

Garage Sale Trail - Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt, is hitting our streets this November, bringing two huge weekends of buying, selling and connecting.

🏡 Host a garage sale or join a local market
🛍️ Hunt for secondhand bargains
💸 Clear out your cupboards and make some extra cash, just in time for Christmas
♻️ Give great items another life instead of sending them to landfill
📅 7–8 and 14–15 November

Best of all, it’s free for Cassowary Coast residents, schools, clubs and community groups to take part.

Registrations open on Thursday 10 September! Start sorting through those cupboards, sheds and spare rooms - your unwanted stuff could be someone else’s treasure. 👀✨

Keep an eye on our page for registration details or join the waitlist now www.garagesaletrail.com.au/cassowary-coast

🚧 Traffic changes - Water main renewal works – Campbell Street and Sundown Road, Cullinane Water main renewal works have...
04/09/2026

🚧 Traffic changes - Water main renewal works – Campbell Street and Sundown Road, Cullinane

Water main renewal works have been rescheduled to next week, with half-road closures in place from approximately 7:00am to 4:00pm each day.

📅 Monday 7 September – Campbell Street and Glady Street intersection
📅 Tuesday 8 September – Campbell Street and Sundown Road intersection
📅 Wednesday 9 September – Sundown Road

Traffic management will be in place, and motorists should expect delays and temporary traffic interruptions while works are underway. Roads will reopen each afternoon.

Residents and businesses directly affected have been notified.

Thank you for your patience while we complete these works.

04/09/2026

🎥 Meet Gabby Doyle

Gabby has been part of the Cassowary Coast Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) for the past 4 years, using her voice to help shape projects, support young people and make a positive difference in our community.

In this video, Gabby shares a little about her experience with the YAC and what being involved has meant to her.

If you’re 25 or under, or know someone who is, this could be a great opportunity to get involved, build skills, meet new people and have a say in the future of the Cassowary Coast.

📩 For more information: cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/YouthAdvisoryCommittee

📅 Got a community event coming up?Not-for-profit community groups can now submit their upcoming events to be included on...
03/09/2026

📅 Got a community event coming up?

Not-for-profit community groups can now submit their upcoming events to be included on our Cassowary Coast events calendar.

It’s a great way to help spread the word and find out what's happening across the Cassowary Coast.

To submit your event, email: [email protected]

👉 To learn more and check out local events, visit: cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/local-events

02/09/2026

🚨🎨 SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE HERE! 🔬🌱

Our school holiday activities are back, with plenty of creating, experimenting and making happening at Innisfail, Mission Beach, Tully and Cardwell Libraries!

⚠️ BOOK EARLY TO AVOID MISSING OUT! ⚠️
Our school holiday sessions are always popular and can book out quickly, so don’t leave it until the last minute!

📍 INNISFAIL LIBRARY
🌱 Mini Plants (5+)
Wednesday 23 September | 10.30am

🎨 DIY Library Bag (5+)
Wednesday 30 September | 10.30am

📍 MISSION BEACH LIBRARY
🏺 Clay Creations (5+)
Tuesday 22 September | 10.00am

❄️ Snow Globes (5+)
Tuesday 29 September | 10.00am

📍 TULLY LIBRARY
🏖️ Beach Art Canvas (7+)
Thursday 24 September | 10.00am

🎐 Wind Chimes (5+)
Thursday 1 October | 10.00am

📍 CARDWELL LIBRARY
🧪 Messy Science Lab (5+)
Wednesday 23 September | 10.00am

🎨 Mini Masterpieces (5+)
Thursday 1 October | 10.00am

🎟️ BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Secure your child's place now!

📞 Call 1300 366 616
🌐 Visit cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries and head to Featured Events.

Get those school holiday plans sorted early and book in before your favourite activity fills up! 🌟📚

🚧 Road works notice - Mor-Gan-O Street, Bingil Bay 🚧We’d like to advise that road works will be undertaken on Mor-Gan-O ...
02/09/2026

🚧 Road works notice - Mor-Gan-O Street, Bingil Bay 🚧

We’d like to advise that road works will be undertaken on Mor-Gan-O Street, Bingil Bay, for the replacement of existing culverts.

To allow these works to be completed safely, the road will be closed from Wednesday, 2 September 2026 to Friday, 11 September 2026.

Access to properties will be maintained throughout the works.

We ask residents and motorists to take care when travelling through the area and to follow all traffic management signage and directions.

We appreciate the patience and co-operation of residents while these important infrastructure works are carried out.

⚠️ Kirrama Range Road maintenance worksContractors will be onsite at Kirrama Range Road on 3 and 4 September, undertakin...
02/09/2026

⚠️ Kirrama Range Road maintenance works

Contractors will be onsite at Kirrama Range Road on 3 and 4 September, undertaking maintenance works within the drainage channels in preparation for upcoming roadworks.

Please exercise caution when travelling through the area and follow all onsite signage and directions.

Contractors can be contacted via UHF Channel 28.

Update - The broken sewer main on Hickory Street, Goondi Bend has been repairedOur crews worked into the evening to ensu...
02/09/2026

Update - The broken sewer main on Hickory Street, Goondi Bend has been repaired

Our crews worked into the evening to ensure repair works were completed and in operating order.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience while we undertook these emergent works.

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Innisfail, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+611300763903

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