General News
29 October, 2025
Kids making ‘green’ impact
THE Far North’s next generation of environmental leaders have taken centre stage as students participating in the Gifted Global Green (GGG) program presented their sustainability projects to the Cairns Regional Council.
The annual deputation last week gives year 5 students from across the region the opportunity to share their research, findings and ideas directly with councillors.
Their ideas ranged from tackling waste and reducing heat to protecting marine life and improving biodiversity. This year’s program features four local schools:
Trinity Beach State School – ‘Garden Glow Up’ revitalising gardens with Cairns Birdwing vines to attract pollinators and promoting composting to reduce landfill
White Rock State School – ‘Wonderful Waste Warriors’ creating a composting system to improve soil health and reduce litter around the school
Whitfield State School – ‘Thermal Thoughts’ mapping heat zones across the school grounds and developing cooling solutions such as tree planting, in collaboration with the council and JCU researchers
Port Douglas State School – ‘The Turtle Trio’ raising awareness about turtle health and reef protection through marine education and data collection.
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the partnership reflected council’s commitment to building environmental stewardship and community resilience from a young age.
