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Tropic Weekender: 22 awesome things to do this weekend

01 Jul 2016, 12:08

TropicNow's handy guide to what's happening in the Cairns region for the weekend of 2-3 July.

Tropic Weekender: 19 awesome things to do this weekend

24 Jun 2016, 13:08

TropicNow's handy guide to what's happening in the Cairns region for the weekend of 25-26 June.

Should shops in Cairns CBD stay open later?

10 Jun 2016, 10:53

Tropic Now's special report on the contentious issue of trading hours in the Cairns CBD.

5 insane food delights you've got to try in Cairns right now

09 Jun 2016, 10:21

Tropic Now presents our list of 5 insane food delights you've got to try in Cairns before they're off the menu forever.

Locals guide to the best coffee in the Cairns CBD

02 Jun 2016, 16:00

The who, where, and why of the best hits of caffeine in the heart of Cairns.

Wave of support at Tobruk Pool opening

14 May 2016, 16:57

The $24 million redevelopment of Tobruk Memorial Pool was unveiled today, and it's a truly amazing facility.

Sculpture Botanica returns to Cairns

07 Oct 2022, 15:34

The Cairns Botanic Gardens is once again home to a stunning collection of outdoor artworks, with the return of Sculpture Botanica.

Rana’s long journey from Iran to Far North Queensland

30 Sep 2022, 15:14

Rana Dadpour loves living here in the tropical north, where she’s made a safe home for her young family and built a promising academic career.

Douglas Shire backs long-delayed Wangetti Trail project

27 Sep 2022, 16:12

Douglas Shire Council says it remains committed to the proposed 94-kilometre Wangetti Trail that would link Palm Cove to Port Douglas.

Where’s Wangetti? Councillor claims trail fail but Government says it’s still on

14 Sep 2022, 17:17

A Cairns Council member says the Queensland Government seems to be backing away from the much-anticipated Wangetti Trail project, claiming key elements may not proceed.

Four day festival back for another run in the round

08 Sep 2022, 11:44

About to embark on just its second run in the rodeo grounds, it’s easy to assume Savannah in the Round has been around much longer.

Car crashes into building in Cairns

01 Sep 2022, 10:06

One person has been taken to hospital following the incident on Mulgrave Road this morning.

Inside Far North Queensland’s home of the year as Master Builders reveals award winners

22 Aug 2022, 11:29

Ash Moseley Homes, Bryant Building Contractors and Freshwater Designer Builders were among the recipients of major awards.

Restored Jack Barnes Boardwalk in Cairns reopens to the public

19 Aug 2022, 12:37

…The boardwalk has been restored as a result of a community campaign following its…

Helicopter landings at Innisfail Hospital halted after elderly woman injured

10 Aug 2022, 12:30

…The woman was walking in an adjacent street and fell after being caught in the updraft…