Cairns Region
Local government area of Queensland, Australia
About
The Cairns Region is a local government area in Far North Queensland, Queensland, Australia, centred on the regional city of Cairns. It was established in 2008 by the amalgamation of the City of Cairns and the Shire of Douglas. However, following public protest and a referendum in 2013, on 1 January 2014, the Shire of Douglas was de-amalgamated from the Cairns Region and re-established as a separate local government authority.
The Cairns Regional Council's 2023–24 operating budget was A$433.5 million.
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Cairns
City in Queensland, Australia
0.4 mi away
Cairns City
Suburb of Cairns, Queensland, Australia
330 ft away
Bolands Centre
Historic site in Queensland, Australia
0.2 mi away
Cairns War Memorial
Historic site in Queensland, Australia
0.4 mi away
St Monica's Cathedral
Latin Catholic cathedral in Australia
0.4 mi away2014 Northern Pride RLFC season
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