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Masks mandatory across Cairns from tonight

29 Mar 2021, 12:00

Cairns residents will be required to wear masks when indoors, outside of their home, from 5pm today. A cap on private gatherings will also come into place.

New experiences for Cairns tourists this Easter break

26 Mar 2021, 13:00

Tropic's put together a guide on what's new, what's reopened, and what we think is worth seeing this Easter break – whether you're local or visiting.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

25 Mar 2021, 16:15

The Taipans are back in town while the local Big Bash has its Grand Final, along with a few exciting food events and free entertainment the Court House.

Nominations open for Cairns International Women’s Day awards

08 Feb 2021, 10:00

Now’s the time to nominate an inspiring woman in the Cairns International Women’s Day Awards with just a month until the presentation ceremony.

Man snorkels over the Reef towing 3000 plastic bottles

01 Dec 2020, 14:00

Tropic joined Zero Co on a trip to Low Isles, where founder Mike Smith snorkelled over the Great Barrier Reef with over 3000 plastic bottles in tow.

All star Cairns foodie lineup on show at The Dining Project

13 Nov 2020, 12:30

Some of the city's top chefs and foodies are teaming up for this exclusive event on November 20.

Palms Collection development passes Council vote

11 Nov 2020, 15:30

The Palms Collection project is all set to move ahead, with Cairns Regional Council voting yes on the major redevelopment at Kewarra Beach.

Local contractors on board with Palms Collection

05 Nov 2020, 15:00

Local contractors are on board with the Palms Collection masterplan, ahead of Council's vote on the $300 million redevelopment.

Hiker in hospital after five nights stuck on Mt Bartle Frere

12 Oct 2020, 17:15

A 62-year-old Mourilyan man is in a stable condition in Cairns Hospital following a two-day rescue operation from Queensland's highest peak.

Revamp of former Paradise Palms hangs on Council approval

18 Sep 2020, 12:00

A massive $300 million redevelopment of Paradise Palms could start within months – if approved by Cairns Regional Council.

Community outrage over shopping centre attack

18 Sep 2020, 10:45

Community outrage over brazen attack on woman in shopping centre car park at Westcourt.

Major upgrade on Cairns Central to include new Food Hall

01 Sep 2020, 11:00

Cairns Central’s $60 million upgrade is on track to be completed in early 2021, with a new Woolworths anchoring a massive Food Hall.

PhyxMe is physio of choice for talented teens

27 Aug 2020, 11:00

Football Queensland's Talent Support program enlists the help of Cairns physio PhyxMe.

See inside the Master Builders Cairns House of the Year

23 Aug 2020, 15:30

Ash Moseley Homes has scored the top award at the 2020 Master Builders Far North Queensland Housing and Construction Awards.

Tropic's 17 reasons to be positive about the Cairns economy

19 Aug 2020, 13:00

The Tropic team has unearthed 17 things to look forward to in the Cairns and Far North Queensland economy over the next 12 months.