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Tropic Weekender: 25 awesome things to do this weekend

11 Aug 2017, 11:30

TropicNow's handy guide to what's happening in the Cairns region for the weekend of 12-13 August.

Cairns news briefing for Friday 16 June

16 Jun 2017, 08:56

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

Police incident near Smithfield

15 Jun 2017, 13:30

… over the alleged kidnapping of Port Douglas woman Jessica Hamill.

Tropic Weekender: 30 awesome things to do this weekend

30 Dec 2016, 10:40

TropicNow's handy guide to what's happening this New Year's weekend in the Cairns region.

What's the best beer? Hemingway's Brewery vs big beer multinationals

01 Jul 2016, 14:00

To celebrate the opening of Hemingway's Brewery, we ask what's best: local beer or big brewers down south?

01 May 2020, 10:23

With the easing of some coronavirus regulations starting this weekend, we've compiled a list of places to shop, grab some takeaway and visit.

Tropic Now’s list of the best hikes around Cairns

29 Jul 2022, 10:00

Ready to traverse our region's quieter corners and scale its highest peaks? We've curated the ultimate guide to hiking around Cairns. Let's go.

JCU to trial stinger spotting drones in world-first study

02 Nov 2020, 15:00

In a world-first study, JCU Cairns scientists are using drones to detect the deadly box jellyfish – capable of killing someone in under three minutes.

Cairns news briefing for Tuesday 16 May

16 May 2017, 10:10

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

Overwhelming public response to police plea in Wangetti Beach murder investigation

24 Oct 2018, 13:10

Police have fielded 160 phone calls and have had a 'number' of dashcams handed in as they investigate Wangetti Beach murder.

Wangetti Trail gets closer to reality

24 May 2017, 15:30

… bike trail from Palm Cove to Port Douglas.

Where’s Wangetti? Councillor claims trail fail but Government says it’s still on

14 Sep 2022, 17:17

A Cairns Council member says the Queensland Government seems to be backing away from the much-anticipated Wangetti Trail project, claiming key elements may not proceed.

Dashcam footage sought in Wangetti Beach murder investigation

23 Oct 2018, 11:50

Police are hoping daschcam footage could provide a lead in their investigation into the suspected murder of Toyah Cordingley at Wangetti Beach.

Croc attack on man near Lizard Island

24 Sep 2020, 16:00

… head and neck injuries after a crocodile attack near Lizard Island.

Giant croc prints on popular beach spark fear for public safety

21 Jun 2019, 08:40

…dinosaur? Is it a monster? No! It's a giant crocodile clawprint on Cooyah Beach.