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Fickle flowering prompts predictions of a second poor FNQ mango season

31 Aug 2021, 15:20

Blooms are sparse on mango trees in Queensland's largest growing district of Mareeba/Dimbulah, following a warmer than average winter.

Gallo cheese and chocolate factory in Tablelands up for sale

31 Aug 2021, 12:00

One of Far North Queensland’s most unique and treasured tourism icons, Gallo Dairyland, is officially on the market.

Tropic's guide to Father's Day deals and specials in Cairns

31 Aug 2021, 10:00

From Mexican feasts to American-style BBQs, cocktail classes, beer towers and free bungy jumps, there's stacks of locals deals to treat dad this Sunday.

Rainy start to week but clearer weekend forecast for Cairns

30 Aug 2021, 12:00

It’s time to put your pot plants outside – there’s decent showers on the cards for Cairns, with heavier falls expected further south around Innisfail.

Indigenous vaccination rate in Cairns less than half that of the overall population

27 Aug 2021, 16:00

While Cairns is being championed for having one of the state's highest COVID-19 jab rates, First Nations people in the region are quickly falling behind.

Public help track alleged hit run driver, child exploitation material subsequently found

27 Aug 2021, 13:20

Cairns Police uncovered child exploitation material after public tip-offs led to the arrest of a man involved in a hit and run at Kuranda.

Construction date set for Paradise Palms redevelopment in Cairns

27 Aug 2021, 12:30

Following a squashed court appeal and many council hurdles, a construction date is now set for The Palms Collection on the former Kewarra Beach golf course.

Former Douglas Shire CEO sues publisher as he leaves Council

27 Aug 2021, 10:22

Mark Stoermer is accusing DouglasNews.Network of defamation as he departs his Council position.

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

26 Aug 2021, 16:30

Cairns Festival is here, and with it loads of colourful events, performances and interactive displays, including its opening concert by the Esplanade on Friday.

Survey finds independent schools have the highest rate of parent satisfaction

26 Aug 2021, 10:18

Independent schools had a 92% parent satisfaction rating, compared with 85% for Catholic schools and 77% for public schools.

Cairns Regional Council signs off on controversial Northern Beaches link road

25 Aug 2021, 14:30

A contentious new road linking Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach will go ahead, but concerns remain for homeowners and a large number of trapped wallabies.

Queensland to pause interstate arrivals amid pressure on quarantine hotels

25 Aug 2021, 11:00

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the state will block all interstate arrivals from hotspot areas for the next two weeks.

Cairns teenage cyclist charged with four counts of sexual assault

25 Aug 2021, 10:00

A teenage boy is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Children’s Court, alleged to have sexually assaulted four women over separate incidents.

TARGA release full program for Cairns, Great Barrier Reef event

24 Aug 2021, 13:00

One of the most renowned tarmac rallies is returning to Far North Queensland this spring, with details on its full program and road closures just released.

FNQ's aged care vaccination rates revealed ahead of mandatory jab deadline

24 Aug 2021, 10:22

A shortage of aged care centre staff is looming in Far North Queensland as the cut-off date for mandatory employee COVID-19 vaccinations nears.