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No coronavirus fines handed out at Black Lives Matter ral

10 Jun 2020, 16:20

Tropic Now exclusive: Despite handing out hundreds of fines for social distancing breaches in recent months, police did not issue a single fine at the 3000-strong rally on Sunday.

1000 cancellations & counting as coronavirus impacts TNQ tourism

28 Jan 2020, 17:05

A Chinese government ban on international group travel is already denting tourism numbers.

Tourism industry says TNQ still on track to grow Chinese visitation

22 Mar 2018, 10:05

… boom may be over for Cairns.

Ride on

04 Sep 2017, 08:00

The Tropical North continues to build its reputation as a mountain biking destination of distinction.

15-year-old arrested over a series of violent robberies

29 Jan 2021, 12:45

Police have charged a 15-year-old Atherton boy, believed to be behind two car hijacking incidents yesterday and a series of violent robberies this week.

Economist says TNQ's share of state cash is better than South-East corner

18 Jul 2017, 10:14

The age-old demand for TNQ's fair share of government funding has been rejected by a Brisbane economist.

Council calls for common sense in floodwaters

11 Jan 2017, 16:05

Heavy rainfall hasn't stopped some drivers risking their lives - and the welfare of rescuers - on flooded roads and bridges.

Issue 18 of Tropic Magazine is here

14 Jun 2019, 08:14

Issue 18 of our deluxe magazine is here...and we think it's our best yet

Flood warnings for the north tropical coast as Cyclone Trevor makes landfall

19 Mar 2019, 16:45

Category 3 storm crosses near Lockhart River, with flooding forecast as far south as Innisfail.

Get ready to sweat, as the mercury climbs into the high 30s

23 Nov 2018, 10:06

Extreme heatwave conditions mean we’re going to be sweating up a storm in TNQ over the next week.

TNQ first home buyers cash in $7.7 million worth of grants

16 Oct 2017, 11:20

A state government worth $20,000 towards a new home has helped hundreds of people buy their first home in TNQ.

TNQ flying high with more direct flights from China

04 Sep 2017, 11:45

…nes will start direct flights into Cairns in December bringing…

Volunteer now to help TNQ clean up before wet season

31 Aug 2017, 14:26

Clean ups will be held throughout TNQ in September to stop rubbish from washing down drains and onto the Reef.

Tropic Magazine issue 3 hits the streets

09 Dec 2016, 12:14

Issue 3 of our deluxe magazine is jam-packed with in-depth articles, beautiful design and stunning pics.

New three-day Port Douglas cycling event to showcase spectacular coastal highway

20 Jan 2022, 11:00

3000 cyclists and their families are expected to converge in Port Douglas this September for the inaugural Gran Fondo Festival.