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Cairns could host Trump visit

22 Jan 2017, 13:08

With APEC being held on our doorstep next year, Cairns could play host to the new US President.

Tourism boom fuels multi-million dollar investments

23 Aug 2016, 10:48

Tourism companies like Quicksilver are spending millions on refurbs and upgrades on the back of soaring visitor numbers.

JCU takes turtle tracking to astronomical heights

30 Sep 2020, 09:15

James Cook University researchers will now start tracking green turtles from outer space via GPS satellite technology.

Shipping development set to sail as Federal Government approves Trinity Inlet dredging

28 Nov 2018, 21:20

Work to begin next year following Federal EIS approval for the $120m Cairns Shipping Development.

New committee meets to boost local film industry

10 Oct 2022, 15:35

Jan Cattoni tells a story familiar to many in the Far North, of having to leave home to pursue career ambitions.

Cairns Festival reveals packed ten-day program to mark milestone year

20 Jun 2022, 15:45

A mammoth pair of floating ‘Skywhales’ and a circus-themed fight night are just the start of the star-studded Cairns Festival program, which is soon celebrating its 60th lap around the sun.

Quaid Road ‘illegal’ to access during Kuranda Range closures

04 Feb 2022, 16:04

The State Member for Barron River has poured water on the possibility of opening up a private road during Kuranda Range closures.

Tropic Now records highest monthly online traffic since launch

11 Mar 2020, 14:30

For the first time, Tropic Now monthly traffic surpassed News Corp's Cairns Post site.

Treasure up for grabs in Wet Tropics ant hunt

02 Oct 2019, 15:00

Prizes are on offer in the Pokemon-style online ant hunt.

Tropical North Qld tourist sites chosen for Australian-first electric vehicle pilot

25 Jun 2019, 09:48

Electric vehicle charging stations will be installed in the car parks of 6 tourism operators.

So the Federal election’s been called: Who are your candidates in Leichhardt?

11 Apr 2019, 15:01

Tropic Now helps you get to know the six candidates in the running so far.

Cape York school stalked by monster croc which was filmed eating a dog

21 Mar 2019, 17:10

Tropic Now has uncovered the story behind the confronting video.

Tropic Now video: Massive croc attacks dog

20 Mar 2019, 18:47

A confronting video doing the rounds of social media shows a giant croc attacking a dog.

21 ways the wet season rainy weather impacts your life in TNQ

30 Jan 2019, 12:00

TropicNow takes a wry look at how the rain affects life in Cairns.

VIDEO: Croc found swimming inside stinger net at Palm Cove

10 Nov 2017, 16:00

Watch the video of a croc swimming at Palm Cove beach.