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Fitzroy Island seeks cash injection

02 Jul 2018, 09:30

…Owners of Fitzroy Island Resort want to attract more of the world's growing group of environmentally-conscious…

Fitzroy Island coral nurseries grow with global sponsor

18 Dec 2020, 12:00

Cairns-based Reef Restoration Foundation (RRF) will be able to expand its coral nurseries after securing a $145k sponsor from a global shipping company.

New tour explores Australia’s ‘final frontier’ in spectacular daytrip from Cairns

07 Jun 2022, 08:30

Despite its rich history in welcoming visitors from far and wide, the Torres Strait has remained relatively unexplored by the everyday traveller – until now.

Locals deals in Cairns: Tropic Now's guide on where to eat, drink and play

12 Aug 2021, 16:03

In lieu of our weekend guide (events have been cancelled!), we've put together this handy list of locals discounts for eating, experiencing and staying.

The best luxury, romantic escapes within a two hour drive from Cairns

13 Feb 2019, 17:23

From secluded tropical beaches to rainforest tree houses, there are plenty of amazing places to indulge in a little romance.

Cairns records active COVID-19 case, infected with Delta variant

03 Aug 2021, 13:30

A Cairns resident has returned a positive COVID-19 test in Far North Queensland, leading to the closure of a child care centre.

Turtles paddle in their thousands to Raine Island

23 Nov 2016, 12:41

… New Guinea and the Torres Strait to one tiny island northwest of Cairns to lay their eggs.

Croc attack on man near Lizard Island

24 Sep 2020, 16:00

… injuries after a crocodile attack near Lizard Island.

Island technology used to overcome Cairns tourism language barriers

31 Jul 2019, 12:13

… are providing digital audio translations of signs on Green Island.

Croc caught on camera at Green Island

30 Nov 2016, 11:21

A well-hidden crocodile has given some snorkelers a sneaky surprise.

Bangarra dancers go back to country on Thursday Island

09 Aug 2017, 11:05

After sell-out shows in Sydney and Canberra, members of the Bangarra Dance Theatre are spending time in the Torres Strait.

Coral nursery program expands to outer Great Barrier Reef

11 Dec 2019, 09:28

10 coral fragment ‘trees’ have been established at the high-value Hastings Reef.

Divers encounter rare sighting of dugong near Green Island off Cairns

03 Mar 2022, 15:45

A group of scuba divers have been lucky enough to encounter a dugong near the Far North Great Barrier Reef, less than 30 kilometres from Cairns.

Cyclone Kimi set to dodge Cairns, hit Hinchinbrook Island

18 Jan 2021, 11:15

… coast and is on track to hit Hinchinbrook Island overnight or tomorrow morning.

Tropical North Queensland tourism downturn leads to bounty of deals for locals

10 Apr 2019, 15:21

This Easter is a great time for TNQ residents to become hometown tourists.