Tropic Now - Cairns News

Three snake bites in two days amid warnings Cairns reptiles are on the move

15 Oct 2021, 15:41

Three people have been taken to hospital for snake bites in the Cairns and Hinterland region as warmer temperatures increase reptile activity.

COVID-19 fragments found in Cairns North sewage, new pop-up vaccine clinics

15 Oct 2021, 13:00

Health services have found COVID-19 fragments in wastewater, the first detection since Cairns' snap lockdown in August.

Cairns dominates Northern Australia Restaurant and Catering awards

14 Oct 2021, 16:41

Cairns venues stole the limelight, with gongs for CC's Bar and Grill, Chrisos The Personal Chef, The Chambers, Guyala Cafe and more.

Cyclists set for Ride for Isabel event in Yarrabah this weekend

14 Oct 2021, 15:30

Almost 100 local cyclists are gearing up to ride in the annual Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Ride for Isabel event, taking place this Sunday 17 October.

Cairns business opens up all abilities travel and experiences

14 Oct 2021, 11:30

A range of new care services has been launched in Far North Queensland to cater for all of the needs of visitors who are elderly or have disabilities.

Tropic Now’s guide to Cairns’ The Grass is Greener festival

14 Oct 2021, 10:30

The Grass is Greener is making its homecoming next week, bringing a big list of Australian artists including Boo Seeka, Crooked Colours and Peking Duk.

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

13 Oct 2021, 15:15

Cairns is in for a packed weekend of local theatre, cultural festivals, outdoor cinema, live music and food events, as well as plenty of Oktoberfest antics.

Cairns college hosts Australian-first school Moderna vaccination program

13 Oct 2021, 12:15

St Monica’s College in Cairns has today become the launching pad for Australia’s first in-school Moderna vaccination program.

New Cairns-Gold Coast flights launch with a fare sale

12 Oct 2021, 14:15

Virgin Australia will soon launch a new direct service between Cairns and the Gold Coast, set to travel daily from early December.

NBL season pushed back, Cairns Taipans to host first three rounds

12 Oct 2021, 10:10

From December 4, the Cairns Taipans will play their first three games of the 2021/22 NBL season at home against teams with low COVID-19 restriction risks.

Opulent resort-style house named Home of the Year in Cairns building awards

11 Oct 2021, 16:00

The Palm Cove home boasts marble and stone finishes and a 25-metre pool. Check out all the Housing Industry Association award recipients.

Marine authorities on alert after invasive Asian green mussel found in Cairns

11 Oct 2021, 11:15

Investigations are underway after a single, mature Asian green mussel was found in Trinity Inlet, on a boat that had been moored since 2013.

Cairns collaboration takes out top gong in global vodka awards

08 Oct 2021, 10:30

A unique new product born from a partnership between FNQ Spirits and Skybury has taken out a huge international accolade.