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First Singapore Airlines flight to touch down in Cairns today after COVID-19 hiatus

28 Mar 2022, 08:30

Three flights a week will operate between Cairns and Changi, reuniting the tropical north region with lucrative Asian and European markets.

Tropic Now's travel guide Let's Drive South: Mission Beach

25 Mar 2022, 15:51

Fancy a road trip? The region south of Cairns is perfect at this time of year and Tropic brings you some travelling tips just in time for Easter

Marine Park Authority confirms mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef

25 Mar 2022, 15:15

Surveys have revealed all four regions of the Great Barrier Reef have bleached corals, with the central and northern areas most affected.

The request for Chinese forces in the Solomon Islands: What does it mean for North Qld, Australia & the Pacific?

25 Mar 2022, 13:36

If enacted, a draft security deal would pave the way for a Chinese military and police presence in the neighbouring Solomon Islands.

Tropic Now's guide to the best gluten-free food around Cairns and the Far North

25 Mar 2022, 11:30

From Japanese to Middle Eastern and a traditional Australian brunch, there's plenty of all-inclusive places to eat around Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Tropic Now's travel guide Let's Drive South: Innisfail

24 Mar 2022, 16:32

Fancy a road trip? The region south of Cairns is perfect at this time of year and Tropic brings you some travelling tips just in time for Easter

International business conference in Cairns to focus on environment and climate challenges

24 Mar 2022, 16:15

An inaugural conference aimed at helping industries survive and thrive on the road to net zero emissions will be held in Cairns later this year.

Cairns Showgrounds COVID testing clinic to close amid greater access to RATs

24 Mar 2022, 14:35

The Cairns Showgrounds COVID-19 testing clinic will shut down this week as the region moves further towards using rapid antigen tests.

Cairns-founded private catering business launches in the US alongside Curtis Stone

24 Mar 2022, 10:30

After delivering thousands of dishes down under, Far North Queensland entrepreneur Jodie Mlikota is taking Gathar to the United States.

Cairns duo to run from Port Douglas to tip of Cape York in support of men's mental health

23 Mar 2022, 15:45

Running an Olympic-distance marathon is a feat for anyone, let alone 25 times over 25 straight days – and in some of the country’s most remote environments.

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

23 Mar 2022, 14:30

A gin festival, live music, markets and another one of Nu Nu's glorious Eats & Beats events is among your weekend choices, next to two Taipans games.

Tropic Now’s travel guide Let’s Drive South: Babinda

23 Mar 2022, 09:30

Fancy a road trip? The region south of Cairns is perfect at this time of year. Tropic brings you some travelling tips and the best things to do in Babinda.

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair to present 18 large-scale works in inaugural sculpture showcase

23 Mar 2022, 07:45

Celebrating its return to a physical format, CIAF is preparing to present a series of show-stopping sculptural works – a first for the annual art fair.

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22 Mar 2022, 10:42

Tropic Now is joining other small independent news outlets in a news freeze for #WaitingOnZuck to level the playing field in Australian media.

Cairns Regional Council to set ambitious target of net zero emissions by 2030

22 Mar 2022, 08:15

Cairns Regional Council will this week vote on a pathway to achieve net zero emissions for the organisation’s operations by the end of this decade.