Breaking News: The Cairns Regional Council voted against the proposal to ban fishing on the Esplanade, Cr. Amy Eden explains to Gavin King.

The clear to fish will be welcomed by residents after a wave of submissions against the ban flooded in, with 93 against and 1 in favour of the ban.

There will, however, be a restriction placed between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. between the northern and eastern piers.

Furthermore, changes were made to local laws about animal and pet management.