General News
18 June, 2025
Trash to treasure contest
CHILDREN and students are invited to enter the ‘Reuse, Rethink, Repurpose’ competition by creating artworks or functional items from used and recycled materials. Eligible entries include sculptures, installations, image collages, wearable art or upcycled furniture.
The competition will culminate at the Trash to Treasure event on Saturday, August 9 at the Buy Back Shop in Portsmith, hosted by Cairns Regional Council.
Last year’s event attracted more than 1500 people and featured over 20 stalls, live entertainment, workshops, and competitions.
Mayor Amy Eden is encouraging early learning centres and schools to take part.
“The competition gets the next generation thinking about reusing and repurposing waste that would otherwise go to landfill,” she said.
“It’s all about encouraging and empowering the community, particularly our younger generation to reuse, rethink, repurpose waste and make a positive difference.”
Entries will be judged across three categories of early learning centres, primary schools and high schools. First prize is $1000 in each category.
To enter visit https://bit.ly/45Ma0p0
