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Keep across what's happening in Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Taipans lose to Breakers in Cairns

26 Nov 2022, 16:13

The Cairns Taipans were beaten at home by the NZ Breakers on Friday night, with the visitors defending well to win 82-71.

Toyah suspect arrested in India

25 Nov 2022, 16:30

A man wanted for questioning in relation to the killing of Toyah Cordingley near Cairns in 2018 has been arrested in India.

JUTE turns 30 and it's time to celebrate!

25 Nov 2022, 13:30

From humble beginnings in 1992, JUTE Theatre Company has transformed theatre in Far North Queensland and across the state. You’re invited to its 30th birthday party on Saturday at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre in Cairns.

Woman stabbed on Cairns Esplanade

24 Nov 2022, 11:43

A woman was due to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing on the Cairns Esplanade.

A day in the life at Dreamtime Guest House

23 Nov 2022, 16:11

Tropic Now checked in with locals Paul and Chelsea, a Melbourne family that went from being Cairns Airbnb guests to running a popular independent guest house in the heart of Far North Queensland.

Cairns film with global buzz gets hometown premiere

23 Nov 2022, 11:46

A short film made in Cairns has been a hit at film festivals around the world. Now it's set for it's home town premiere.

New device a water saver for mango growers

22 Nov 2022, 15:56

It’s mango time here in Far North Queensland, that wonderful season when you can almost hear the fruit ripening on the trees in our streets and yards.

Too many falls at Josephine Falls

22 Nov 2022, 15:39

QPWS rangers want people to stop risking their safety for selfies after another incident at Josephine Falls, 75 kilometres south of Cairns. Vote in our reader poll and share if you've witnessed any hazardous behaviour.

Cairns school leads the way to health care careers

21 Nov 2022, 17:34

Bentley Park College has opened its Medical Training Precinct, a facility designed to encourage high school students toward careers in health care.

Douglas Shire brings in water restrictions

21 Nov 2022, 16:45

Level One water restrictions have been introduced in Douglas Shire as water levels continue to fall at intakes across the region.

Crocodile removed from waterway near Mareeba

21 Nov 2022, 11:03

Wildlife officers have removed a 4.2 metre saltwater crocodile from the wild at Biboohra, north of Mareeba.

Cairns to help Australian tourism reconnect with the world

20 Nov 2022, 15:40

A leading tourism industry body says Australia needs to put out the welcome mat and reconnect with its tourism markets around the world.

Taipans beat Bullets in tight contest

20 Nov 2022, 15:35

The Cairns Taipans have posted another on-the-road victory, beating the Brisbane Bullets 90-82.

Art exhibition explores impact of plastic on ocean environment

18 Nov 2022, 09:34

Beach Couture: A Haute Mess, an exhibition by Sydney-based ‘artivist’ Marina DeBris, will be on display at Cairns Museum from November 19 to February 25.

More than boobs, booties and biceps: Tropic's list of Cairns influencers

18 Nov 2022, 08:26

Here's some of the Far North's best influencers and adventure seekers that are out there creating and sharing their passions who we think are worth a follow

New book captures the history of family law in FNQ

17 Nov 2022, 16:05

Cairns lawyer Bev Reaston chronicles the history of the Family Court in Cairns and offers insights into how it seeks to help mend broken FNQ families in her new book ‘Silence! All Stand’.

Health scare won’t deter endurance athlete

17 Nov 2022, 08:08

A Cairns endurance athlete’s extreme 17-hour running effort was so gruelling she was rushed to the emergency department twice after collapsing over the finish line at the Tablelands event.

The coolest brews around Cairns

16 Nov 2022, 12:58

Tropic Now have been seeking out the best chilled beverages to keep their cool. Here is our guide to what we’ll be drinking during the Far North's summer.