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Port Douglas public pool, splash park gets council approval

24 Nov 2020, 14:30

A long-anticipated public pool in Port Douglas is one step closer to construction. Douglas Shire Council will commit $465,000 to develop concept plans.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

20 Nov 2020, 10:15

With two WNBL matches, live music, markets and a couple of film and theatre screenings, the Tropic team thinks we're in for treat this weekend.

Kate Miller-Heidke: from Eurovision to Cairns

19 Nov 2020, 11:20

Eurovision star and The Masked Singer fan favourite Kate Miller-Heidke is coming to Cairns, playing at Munro Martin Parklands on December 6.

Cairns weather: Dry spell to continue despite weekend shower

18 Nov 2020, 10:30

While this year's La Niña does suggest an early start to the wet season, there's still no news as to how soon it will come.

Tropical Abode: creating the perfect home with The Palms

17 Nov 2020, 12:00

Our essential guide to the perfect home with The Palms crew. Based in Aeroglen, The Palms is one of our favourite retail-cafe spots in Cairns.

Cairns Hospital to become leading melanoma research centre

16 Nov 2020, 09:45

With over a dozen treatment trials currently underway, our region’s leading the way in combatting the melanoma crisis.

Queensland state borders to open by Christmas

13 Nov 2020, 13:15

Queensland has struck an agreement to open its borders to NSW by Christmas, as well as announced a host of eased restrictions from Tuesday November 17.

All star Cairns foodie lineup on show at The Dining Project

13 Nov 2020, 12:30

Some of the city's top chefs and foodies are teaming up for this exclusive event on November 20.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

12 Nov 2020, 16:30

This weekend brings plenty of performing arts, a unique auction event and a launch party for Wolf Lane's newest gin. The forecast shows a max temp of 33.

Daintree pastures to become a rainforest restoration hub

12 Nov 2020, 11:30

A 376-hectare block near Daintree River is to be transformed into a biodiversity and conservation hub by Queensland Trust For Nature and Rainforest Rescue.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Cairns

12 Nov 2020, 10:00

Santa must be on his merry way to Cairns, as tickets to this year’s Christmas concert at Munro Martin Parklands are flying out the sleigh.

Palms Collection development passes Council vote

11 Nov 2020, 15:30

The Palms Collection project is all set to move ahead, with Cairns Regional Council voting yes on the major redevelopment at Kewarra Beach.

Podiatrist vs physiotherapist: The team at PhyxMe explains

11 Nov 2020, 09:30

With foot or ankle pain, people often wonder which health professional they should seek advice from. Whatever your ailment, PhyxMe has the answer.

Cairns weather: Showers today, but don’t get too excited

10 Nov 2020, 09:30

Don’t count on last night's rain to water your garden, as the rain will ease after today to make way for another week of sunny weather and low 30s.

What we're reading in November: Tropic crew's best books

09 Nov 2020, 14:00

Another month, another list of book recommendations from Tropic. We've picked new reads from some favourite wordsmiths, as well as promising debuts.