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Major parties promise more cash to bring flights and tourists to TNQ

08 Nov 2017, 16:11

Both the ALP and LNP have promised extra funding to help TNQ's tourism industry to attract more international visitors.

Best of Queensland to showcase TNQ's tourism gems

04 Oct 2017, 11:53

Online reviews and comments will help lift tourism standards and focus on the region's best holiday experiences.

Government seeing stars with plans for national space agency

27 Sep 2017, 13:52

Advances in technology mean Cape York is no longer the logical location to build a rocket launching facility.

TNQ stands out in glitz and glamour at Monaco Superyacht Show

11 Sep 2017, 09:35

TNQ's suitability as a superyacht destination will take centre stage at an event in Monaco.

Cairns still waiting for casino licence answers

03 Aug 2017, 14:15

Is the government gambling on the region's future by dragging its heels on a casino licence for Cairns?

State Government silent on quarantined casino licence for Cairns

25 Jul 2017, 16:00

State Government yet to answer questions on quarantined casino licence for Cairns.

CIAF opening night set to be a stunner under the stars

06 Jul 2017, 14:10

This year’s Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair opening night is set to be a kaleidoscope of traditional art, dance and storytelling.

Christine Anu returns home to Cairns to help launch primary health conference

22 Jun 2017, 15:30

Christine Anu will help launch the national myPHN Conference in Cairns on 8 July

Tropic’s guide to finding the most marvellous Mother’s Day gift

10 May 2017, 13:21

Stuck for this Sunday? Tired of poking around for the perfect pressie? Join the Tropic team on a stroll through Oceana Walk, as we handpick an excellent, eclectic selection of gifts for Mother’s Day.

Cairns news briefing for Wednesday 3 May

03 May 2017, 09:05

TropicNow's daily briefing of local news featuring everything Cairns residents need to know today.

Seven bits of delicious news for Cairns food lovers

19 Apr 2017, 22:21

New menus, lunch specials and pop-up nights: TropicNow rounds up the latest local foodie news

Eyes of the art world on Cairns as CIAF releases jam-packed program

13 Apr 2017, 12:30

This year’s Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is set to serve up a dizzying array of diverse delights from the art world.

Tropic Weekender: 37 awesome things to do this weekend

07 Apr 2017, 11:35

TropicNow's handy guide to what's happening in the Cairns region for the weekend of 8-9 April.

Cairns faces strong wind warning as cyclone tracks further south

28 Mar 2017, 16:00

UPDATE 4pm: Around 45,000 homes are without power in the Prosperine region as Cyclone Debbie slowly tracks inland as a category 3 system.

Nautilus Aviation wins search and rescue helicopter contract

15 Mar 2017, 15:50

Cairns-based Nautilus Aviation has secured the fiercely-contested rights to provide helicopter rescue services for six million Australians.