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New Cairns Indigenous eco-tour project set to open

01 Jul 2021, 08:51

Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours at East Trinity has almost completed the first stage of its bold $46-million eco-tourism build.

Venue list for COVID-19 app to include strip joints, supermarkets

25 Jun 2021, 16:30

The Queensland Government is expanding its list of businesses that must use the Check In Qld app.

New cafes, bars, restaurants popping up in Cairns

04 Jun 2021, 17:00

Good news: it's Friday. Better news: The Tropic team has rounded together a list of new bars, restaurants and cafes, as well as a new distillery in Cairns.

Missing man’s body found in Cairns suburban wetland

24 May 2021, 13:30

…A report is being prepared for the coroner after the discovery of a 67-year-old man's…

Tropic guide: Cairns cafes that are open for Sunday brunch

21 May 2021, 09:30

Tropic's list of the best Sunday brunch offerings in and around Cairns city.

$1500 incentive to lure hospitality workers to North Qld

20 May 2021, 08:26

Shortfall of workers prompts State Government to offer three $500 payments if new staff remain in North Queensland jobs for at least 6 months.

Sale starts for new Cairns to Newcastle flights

22 Apr 2021, 10:29

Jetstar launches a sale for tickets on its new tri-weekly service between Cairns and New South Wales’ second most populated city of Newcastle.

Young Archies shine alongside Archibald Prize in Cairns

14 Apr 2021, 12:45

While the Archibald Prize at Cairns Art Gallery (CAG) has drawn thousands of visitors, there's something equally unique on display next door.

Cairns charity 'fight nights' slammed for unsafe conduct

13 Apr 2021, 15:45

… events are bringing the sport 'into disrepute'.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

19 Mar 2021, 11:00

This weekend brings the arrival of the Archibald Prize to CAG, as well as a craft beer and comedy event at Motel Nomad and a few Big Bash matches.

Cairns Art Gallery set to make Archibald history

10 Mar 2021, 10:30

Cairns Art Gallery will make history in just ten days, becoming the first Queensland venue to host the prestigious Archibald Prize.

Tropic's choice of the best arancini in Cairns

09 Mar 2021, 11:00

Soh Bae taste-tested her way around town to give us a run-down on the best arancini in Cairns.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

05 Mar 2021, 09:30

This weekend's all about live theatre, art and the Mardi Gras, as well as some spicy eats and beats up at Palm Cove.

Free festivals, arts and culture events this February

04 Feb 2021, 14:30

From Lunar New Year celebrations to live music at the newly revamped Court House, Cairns has a whole lot of fun – and free – things to do this February.

Cairns weather: Heavy rainfall expected this evening

05 Jan 2021, 10:45

After some respite from yesterday’s rain, Cairns can expect more heavy downfalls later today as ex-Tropical Cyclone Imogen tracks slowly east-southeast.