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Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

02 Oct 2020, 09:45

The long weekend is here – hallelujah – and it's jam-packed with Savannah, Oktoberfest, Gordonvale Cup, and stacks of seaside markets and live music gigs.

Cairns could increase hotel quarantine by 150 people a week

01 Oct 2020, 15:15

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today told reporters the government wants to funnel an extra 150 people per week into hotel quarantine in Cairns.

Snap up final tickets for Savannah country music festival

30 Sep 2020, 11:30

Country music fans are being advised to get in quick to see the all-Aussie performance play at Salt House in Cairns tomorrow or Mareeba on Friday.

JCU takes turtle tracking to astronomical heights

30 Sep 2020, 09:15

James Cook University researchers will now start tracking green turtles from outer space via GPS satellite technology.

Brace yourselves Cairns: La Niña is on her way

29 Sep 2020, 15:30

The Bureau of Meteorology has just announced a La Niña is on her way, which will see Cairns at greater risk of flooding, cyclones, and earlier monsoons.

How today's JobKeeper cuts could impact Cairns

28 Sep 2020, 15:30

The lifeline to the Cairns economy has just tightened with the reduction of JobKeeper rolling out today.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

25 Sep 2020, 11:45

With school holidays in full swing and some beautiful balmy weather ahead, events are finally kicking back into gear.

Croc attack on man near Lizard Island

24 Sep 2020, 16:00

A 33-year-old man is in hospital with head and neck injuries after a crocodile attack near Lizard Island.

Crystalbrook Collection adds Brisbane hotel to its portfolio

24 Sep 2020, 10:00

Crystalbrook Collection, owner and operator of Cairns hotels Riley, Bailey and Flynn, has today announced it’s acquiring a boutique Brisbane property.

Supercars on show in Cairns after Townsville incident

22 Sep 2020, 17:00

The two exotic supercars that were jumped and spat on by a Townsville teenager have arrived in Cairns, on show in Smithfield Shopping Centre until Sunday.

Demand for land sparks new Avalon development

22 Sep 2020, 10:44

The team behind Redlynch Valley Estate and Botanica Lifestyle Resort have launched a new development at Goldsborough Valley called Avalon.

13-year-old White Rock girl charged with meth possession

22 Sep 2020, 09:30

Cairns Police have charged a 13-year-old White Rock girl with dangerous drug possession and assault, among other offences.

Athletes ready and raring to go for Cairns Ironman

21 Sep 2020, 12:00

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or seasoned sportsperson, or just simply enjoy the Tropical North’s stunning scenery, you’re in for an exciting weekend.

How to negotiate your way to that perfect job

21 Sep 2020, 10:00

If you've been called to an interview, when's the right time to talk about salary? Elite Executive's Eva Grabner gives Tropic Now some sage salary advice.

Cairns real estate scene shakeup with major agency merger

18 Sep 2020, 18:00

Twomey Schriber and Elite Real Estate Services are joining forces to create the biggest independent agency in Cairns.