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

09 Mar 2022, 12:00

The Taipans has a home double-header in store this weekend, while you'll also find a taco + tequila event in Ellis Beach, open mic comedy and live music.

‘Humbly yet boldly takes on challenges’: Meet the 2022 Cairns Woman of the Year

08 Mar 2022, 09:30

A leader among Cairns’ multicultural communities and an advocate for gender equality has been awarded one of the city’s top accolades this morning.

Construction on Daintree microgrid to start this year, replacing diesel generators with renewables

07 Mar 2022, 15:45

A solar-to-hydrogen microgrid will be built in the Daintree region after years of campaigning against the remote community’s archaic energy supply.

Black bug invasion: Could they signal a wet March for Far North Queensland?

04 Mar 2022, 14:55

The last time these carabid beetles showed up in large numbers in the Cairns region, heavy rain followed.

Charges laid over fatal Port Douglas motorbike crash

03 Mar 2022, 15:55

Drink driving and unlicenced driving are among a raft of charges laid over a motorcycle crash which claimed the life of a Cairns woman in Port Douglas.

Divers encounter rare sighting of dugong near Green Island off Cairns

03 Mar 2022, 15:45

A group of scuba divers have been lucky enough to encounter a dugong near the Far North Great Barrier Reef, less than 30 kilometres from Cairns.

Ball Park Music to bring national headline tour to Cairns

03 Mar 2022, 14:45

Indie rock charmers Ball Park Music have announced their first headline tour in four years, with a visit to Cairns part of the 12-show schedule.

Cooktown-born singer Yazmindi delivers another evocative single

03 Mar 2022, 12:30

Following the success of her quirky ode to Far North Queensland, Avocado Latte, singer and songwriter Yazmindi has released another stellar single.

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

02 Mar 2022, 13:00

March is off to a bang with this week's TW line-up, featuring everything from theatre to streetwear vintage markets, food events and cinema.

Port Douglas distillery takes out world’s top navy gin in global awards

28 Feb 2022, 10:30

Devils Thumb, one of the region’s newest distilleries, has received the highest honour possible for its signature Navy Strength Gin in the World Gin Awards.

Meet Barney Swan: the Daintree man making climate action simple, sexy and good business

24 Feb 2022, 09:30

From planting trees with Jane Goodall to sustainably sledge-hauling in Antarctica, ClimateForce founder Barney Swan is inviting everyone along for the ride.

Cairns Airport locks in tri-weekly Singapore flights in big win for international tourism

23 Feb 2022, 13:15

Cairns will be connected to the rest of the world within weeks – and tickets are already on sale for eager jetsetters.

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

23 Feb 2022, 09:15

A blend of comedy, games and live music is coming to CPAC with two nights of RocKwiz, plus the Port Douglas Hot & Steamy festival kicks off.

Cairns’ JUTE to launch 30th year with family political drama Queenslander

22 Feb 2022, 16:00

Set in a dystopian but not wildly unfamiliar future, Queenslander, playing at Bulmba-ja, promises to dive deep into the controversial politics of our time.

Cairns beach swimmers become victims of detached jellyfish tentacles inside the nets

22 Feb 2022, 14:19

Five beaches have been closed north of the city due to an infestation of Cyanea jellyfish, also known as hair or lion's mane jellies - or snotties.