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A-pizza-perfection: Tropic's guide to Cairns' best pizza

01 Jun 2021, 13:00

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better crowd-pleaser than pizza. Tropic's here with the best Cairns places to grab a slice, including our pick on each menu.

Mike Kelly’s reign over Cairns Taipans comes to an end

01 Jun 2021, 09:45

The Cairns Taipans has decided time’s up for head coach Mike Kelly following the team's 25-point loss to Melbourne United last night.

High demand places Cairns Hospital in code yellow again

31 May 2021, 15:50

An influx of emergency patients has prompted a code yellow declaration at Cairns Hospital for the fourth time this year.

Police charge driver after car surfing injuries in Port Douglas

31 May 2021, 12:00

A 23 year-old Mareeba man has been charged with drunk driving and failing to remain at the scene after two men fell from the top of a moving car in the main street of Port Douglas.

Grass is Greener festival back in Cairns, boasting a huge line-up

31 May 2021, 10:45

Grass is Greener will bring headliners Crooked Colours, Ziggy Alberts and Young Franco, alongside a huge list of Aussie artists to its birthplace in Cairns.

Plans to open iconic Cairns coffee shop result in sale listing

29 May 2021, 08:00

James St on James Street, a coffee and plant shop long-promised for Cairns, is now listed for sale following an unsuccessful auction.

Cairns Regional Council responds to toxic workplace claims

28 May 2021, 15:45

Cairns Regional Council says it has systems in place to address staff concerns and it is committed to the mental and physical safety of staff.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

28 May 2021, 12:45

This weekend hosts another two Taipans home games, as well as lots of live music, film festivals, markets and beachside events.

End of an era as Cape & Torres News closes

28 May 2021, 09:30

The family-run publication printed its final edition yesterday, citing retirement as the major reason for its closure.

Council staff exodus as claims of bullying, assault emerge

27 May 2021, 17:40

An anonymous letter describes physical violence and silencing of staff at Cairns Regional Council as staff resignations ramp up.

Queensland declares all of Victoria a COVID-19 hotspot

27 May 2021, 14:30

From 1:00am tomorrow, anyone who has been in Victoria in the last 14 days must undergo hotel quarantine upon entering Queensland.

Cairns Airport boardwalk to reopen after council restoration

27 May 2021, 11:00

The Jack Barnes Mangrove Boardwalk near Cairns Airport will reopen after Cairns Regional Council agreed to fund its $460,000 restoration costs.

Search underway for two missing Cairns men

27 May 2021, 09:25

A search and rescue is currently underway for two Far North men reported missing in the Lakefield National Park area.

Sale starts for new flights between Cairns and Adelaide

26 May 2021, 11:15

Qantas will soon run direct flights between Cairns and Adelaide. Starting August 17, the four-weekly fares are now on sale from $199 each way.

Cairns Taipans to wear new jersey for Indigenous round

26 May 2021, 10:00

Cairns Taipans will mark the last home game – and final run in the Snag Pit – against the Brisbane Bullets tonight by sporting new jerseys and shorts.