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COVID mandates ease from today as Cairns starts to wind down vaccination clinics

14 Apr 2022, 11:30

Queensland now has its most relaxed COVID restrictions since the beginning of the pandemic over two years ago.

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

13 Apr 2022, 16:15

Who's ready for a four-day weekend? While there's still lots of great events on this Easter, Tropic Now's also got some ideas for spending time outdoors.

Entsch promises to fund Cairns’ water project in bid for re-election

13 Apr 2022, 15:15

Almost a year after raising the alarm that Cairns could run out of water by 2026, council officers are beaming today with the promise of $107.5m in funding.

Cairns car dealer to launch Swedish brand with bold electric vehicle targets

12 Apr 2022, 17:00

A future-focused car brand has arrived in Cairns, with one of the city’s leading dealerships launching two of its range today.

The emotional intricacies of queer surrogacy explored as theatre returns to The Rondo

12 Apr 2022, 14:01

A production of Cherish, a compelling story of two queer couples and the children they share, will take to the stage in Cairns later this month.

Flouting road rules in Queensland about to become much more expensive

11 Apr 2022, 15:25

The state government has significantly raised fines for speeding, running a red light and not wearing a seatbelt.

Soggy conditions could put a dampener on Easter plans in Far North Queensland

11 Apr 2022, 12:41

The Easter Bunny will be searching for undercover areas to hide eggs this year, with showers predicted across much of Far North Qld this long weekend.

Live music mecca to become Cairns’ first alcohol-free bar

08 Apr 2022, 13:40

A Cairns bar popular among live music lovers will soon throw out the kegs and instead encourage punters to enjoy a night out without booze.

Police investigating suspicious death of a woman in west Cairns

08 Apr 2022, 11:30

The partner of a woman found dead in Cairns early this morning is being questioned by police.

Stalking, sexual and domestic offences up, robberies down according to latest crime report card for Cairns

07 Apr 2022, 18:19

The State Government’s Statistician’s Office has released Cairns crime figures for the 2020-21 financial year.

Cairns welcomes Japan’s top envoy amid another delay to the restart of Tokyo flights

07 Apr 2022, 15:45

Japan's ambassador to Australia has been treated to Cairns’ best attractions today in a bid to reignite travel between Tokyo and the tropical north.

Police disrupt drug trafficking network in Far North Queensland prison

07 Apr 2022, 15:19

Visitors to Lotus Glen are among 13 people charged in a crackdown on a drug trafficking network operating at the Atherton Tablelands jail.

Explainer: How does the new reinsurance pool work and will it reduce your premiums?

07 Apr 2022, 13:14

JCU's Economics Lecturer with the lowdown on what the federal government's new reinsurance pool means for you.

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

06 Apr 2022, 12:25

Sport is the name of the game this weekend, with the local AFL season kicking off and Northern Pride's first home game. There's also heaps of live music on!

Swimmer success paves the way for high performance training centre in Cairns

06 Apr 2022, 06:46

23 Far North Queensland swimmers will compete at the National Championships this month, setting a new precedent for elite athletes in the local sport.