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.
While some information resides here, other content is available through the former Councils’ Web sites.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council currently has a opening in its Civil Works Department Surveyor’s Assistant - Chainman. Read more
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has embarked upon two mammoth tasks in its first budget - the allocation of funding for a massive capital works program to upgrade or replace essential infrastructure across the region, and the integration of the two rating systems previously administered by the Johnstone and Cardwell Shire Councils. Read more
Politics is a strange business. It’s not for the faint hearted and it’s just as well I enjoy it! Whether one is working too hard for rate payers, or not working hard enough, is clearly in the eyes of the beholder. It’s hard to win!
The Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation Inc. (C4) Mission Beach Artists Inc, and the Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre have been successful in securing a $50,000 public art grant from Arts Queensland’s ‘art+place’ programme. Read more
The last two weeks have seen five prestigious awards go to the Cassowary Coast Region and its residents. Read more
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council, formed in March 2008, faces a number of critical challenges in the years ahead. Read more
In my column last week I pointed out how difficult it is for local government to deliver prompt and decisive decisions in contentious planning matters. Read more
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pleased to launch the inaugural Cassowary Coast Region Garden Competition. Read more
The deadline for submissions to the state government on the Draft 2025 Regional Plan is fast approaching. If you have issues with it you will need to respond by 8th August. Read more
Whilst I’m very aware that many people in our community are suffering financially with the high Australian dollar affecting returns from export sales, increasing interest rates and record prices for oil and oil derivatives, there is still a constant stream of enquiries about and investment in the Cassowary Coast Region. Read more
