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

10 Nov 2021, 16:30

Margaritas, beachside tunes, markets and more live music than you can keep up with ... we're looking forward to this weekend!

Labor makes $50m federal election promise for new Cairns CQUniversity campus

10 Nov 2021, 12:00

CQUniversity’s vision to build a new campus in the heart of Cairns has today received a $50-million commitment from the federal opposition.

Man attacked by crocodile on Cape York ‘extremely lucky to be alive’

09 Nov 2021, 15:04

A man is recovering in Cairns Hospital after being attacked by a 'big' estuarine crocodile while fishing in Far North Queensland.

Unvaccinated Queenslanders to be locked out of hospitality venues, hospitals, stadiums

09 Nov 2021, 12:45

A huge range of public venues will soon be banned from allowing unvaccinated staff and patrons on their premises, the Queensland Government has announced.

Australian war veteran stars in Things I Know to Be True in Cairns

09 Nov 2021, 09:15

The soldier, who took up acting as part of his treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, performs from this Friday at the Rondo Theatre.

Laneway Cairns to revive with huge electro, 80s-themed all-day party

08 Nov 2021, 11:00

Laneway bar is bringing together Cairns’ best visual artists, DJs and performers for a huge neon-themed, electro event this November.

COVID-19 contact tracing sites issued for Cairns, Mission Beach

07 Nov 2021, 16:45

Several contact tracing locations have been listed in Cairns and Mission Beach after a person, now located in the NT, tested positive to COVID-19.

Cairns to premiere play combining Torres Strait war history with Shakespeare's Othello

05 Nov 2021, 11:15

Othello combines a Shakespeare classic with the Strait's unique and untold history during World War II, featuring Jimi Bani as lead actor and co-creator.

Emergency alert system, NRL star harnessed to increase low vaccination rates in FNQ

04 Nov 2021, 14:04

A health alert will be sent out via the state disaster emergency system and NRL player Ben Hampton is coming to Cairns to help increase jab rates.

Cairns craftsmen release festive tipple and gin-focused degustation event

04 Nov 2021, 13:00

Wolf Lane Distillery and Nu Nu Restaurant have teamed up to release a second edition of their Christmas Pudding Gin, with a celebratory launch event in tow.

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

03 Nov 2021, 16:30

The first weekend of November is all about films, live music, theatre and arts, with a few free events to enjoy in Cairns and Tropical North too.

Free passes on Daintree Ferry, Mossman Gorge for FNQ locals over wet season

03 Nov 2021, 12:45

Residents from Cardwell to Cooktown and Cairns to Mareeba can get waived fees on some of the Far North’s most frequented tourism destinations.

Debt collectors in Cairns on a blitz to collect almost $50m in unpaid fines

03 Nov 2021, 10:30

A state government operation has begun in the Far North to target 26,000 debtors across the region, collectively owing almost $50 million in unpaid fines.

New bar and grill to open on the Cairns Esplanade this weekend

02 Nov 2021, 17:00

Another empty space on the Esplanade is being filled with a new restaurant, though its familiar faces and tried-and-true flavours at the helm of venture.

Two Far North men to face court after allegedly brandishing machetes in separate incidents

02 Nov 2021, 11:15

Police have arrested two men, one in Cairns and the other in Mareeba, both alleged to have brandished machetes in attempt to cause fear.