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Major testing facility to open at Cairns Showgrounds as hospital fever clinic closes

07 Jan 2022, 11:00

As COVID-19 cases continue to escalate, Cairns Hospital’s fever clinic is shifting to a larger venue in a bid to reduce languishing queues for PCR tests.

Cairns Art Gallery showcases functional art in latest exhibitions

04 Jan 2022, 12:30

Cairns Art Gallery's current exhibitions all focus on art forms to be used, worn and treasured, alongside a stack of kids activities these school holidays.

Undara Lava Tubes tourist business in Far North Queensland sold by pioneering family

03 Dec 2021, 11:03

Undara Experience sits adjacent to the Undara Volcanic National Park and has been sold by the Collins family to The G'Day Group.

COVID-19 fragments found in Cairns North sewage, new pop-up vaccine clinics

15 Oct 2021, 13:00

Health services have found COVID-19 fragments in wastewater, the first detection since Cairns' snap lockdown in August.

Marine authorities on alert after invasive Asian green mussel found in Cairns

11 Oct 2021, 11:15

Investigations are underway after a single, mature Asian green mussel was found in Trinity Inlet, on a boat that had been moored since 2013.

Cairns resort credits up for grabs as hotelier seeks ideas for sustainability

30 Sep 2021, 10:27

Crystalbrook Collection is offering $10,000 in resort credits for ideas that will foster sustainability in the hospitality industry.

Virgin triweekly Cairns-Adelaide flights launch with a fare special

02 Sep 2021, 16:00

A sale on direct flights between Cairns and Adelaide has just dropped, coinciding with today's launch of Virgin's triweekly service between the two cities.

Northern Beaches and Cairns city venues among new COVID-19 contract tracing sites

10 Aug 2021, 20:45

Several new exposure sites across Cairns and the Northern Beaches have been added to the list of contact tracing venues, backdated as far as 23 July.

How to support Cairns and FNQ businesses during COVID-19 lockdown

10 Aug 2021, 15:00

We've put together a list of takeaway deals and other sweet specials for locals during lockdown, from discounted gin to free food and coffee deliveries.

How to find and book a COVID-19 test in Cairns

08 Aug 2021, 22:00

Tropic Now's put together a list of places to get a COVID-19 test, as well as details on which ones are taking walk-ins and booking numbers for others.

Cairns to enter three-day lockdown after recording another positive COVID-19 case

08 Aug 2021, 10:35

Supermarkets are being smashed ahead of a three-day lockdown for Cairns and Yarrabah after a taxi driver tested positive to COVID-19.

Police praise compliance amid warnings Cairns hasn’t dodged a Delta bullet just yet

05 Aug 2021, 17:30

Tropic Now has a comprehensive update on the Delta threat, and answers questions about self-quarantine and booking requirements for testing.

Rush on testing, vaccinations following Cairns COVID-19 case

04 Aug 2021, 09:30

There have been long line-ups at COVID-19 testing sites and a spike in vaccine bookings after a positive case of the Delta variant in Cairns.

Flight sales now on as new Cairns services take off

30 Jul 2021, 09:00

Skytrans has launched new services, including one to the Whitsundays & another which includes Australia's shortest route with just ten minutes flying time.

Roadside phone and seatbelt detecting cameras roll out today across Queensland

26 Jul 2021, 10:30

Roadside cameras to detect drivers using their mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt will be assembled across Queensland roads today.