Tropic Weekender: The best events and things to do in Cairns

Malanda kicks off its annual show on Friday, while you can catch a bit of amusement park action in Cairns with the return of the Reef Eye ferris wheel.
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Majority of Cairns to face rates increase in ‘challenging’ new council budget

Almost half of ratepayers will be hit with a general rates hike of up to 3.1 per cent in what's been described as the “most challenging" budget in a decade.
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State budget delivers water bill relief, hospital beds, marine precinct upgrade in Cairns

The wishes of Cairns leaders have been answered in a Queensland budget that has ‘no major disappointments’ for the region.
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How Cairns broke world records for towing the most water-skiers behind a single boat

Often, amazing feats begin with a ‘what if’ and that was certainly the case when a series of world records were set in Trinity Inlet in 1980s.
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‘Views as far as Green Island’: Reef Eye gears up for Cairns comeback

The chance to catch panoramic views over Cairns and its stunning surrounds – and for just $10 a pop – is set to return to the city this week.
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Cairns Festival reveals packed ten-day program to mark milestone year

A mammoth pair of floating ‘Skywhales’ and a circus-themed fight night are just the start of the star-studded Cairns Festival program, which is soon celebrating its 60th lap around the sun.
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