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FNQ papaya whisperer wins prestigious global award

26 May 2022, 12:25

Skybury Farms Nursery Manager Bongani Ndawana has received a major international propagation award for delivering delicious papaya fruit at large qualities.

Public health alert issued over outbreak of deadly disease at a Cairns school

26 May 2022, 09:31

Three people linked to St Mary's Catholic College at Woree have been diagnosed with meningococcal disease.

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

25 May 2022, 12:00

You're in for a top weekend, whether you opt to bungy jump after dark or get your drum beats going at the Cairns African Festival, there's plenty going on around town.

Far North Queensland set to mark double 30th anniversaries of Torres Strait flag and Mabo decision

25 May 2022, 09:31

Tropic Now speaks to the son of the Torres Strait Island flag designer ahead of a massive Reconciliation Week.

Road named after Cairns community and supermarket stalwart

24 May 2022, 11:50

Louie Piccone Way has been unveiled near the Edmonton Shopping Village, which was established by the late philanthropist.

State Government announces free flu jabs for all amid severe outbreak

23 May 2022, 14:31

The Queensland Government has taken the ‘unprecedented’ decision to offer free influenza injections after cases more than doubled in the past week.

Returned Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch reveals his plans for the next three years

23 May 2022, 13:45

The re-elected LNP Member for the Far North Queensland seat has told Tropic Now he's got plenty of goals to achieve before he retires in 2025.

Cairns school rated among the country’s top performers

20 May 2022, 13:01

Trinity Anglican School has made two coveted finalists lists for the Australian Education Awards.

Federal election countdown: A wrap-up of promises and policies for Leichhardt and Kennedy

20 May 2022, 11:45

Ahead of ballot day, check Tropic Now's comprehensive guide to the promises, the policies and the preferences for Far North Queensland.

Cairns judo fighter selected to join Australian Commonwealth Games' 12-strong team

19 May 2022, 15:00

A Far North local will don green and gold on the world stage in August, after being selected to compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

VOTE NOW: Cairns and Far North Queensland's best new buildings and architecture

19 May 2022, 12:00

Vote for your favourite projects among an incredible line-up of new buildings and architecture in the Far North Queensland region's People's Choice Award.

How two Cairns men helped solve the marine killer mystery

19 May 2022, 09:39

Bodies were put on the line as scientists solved the enigma of what was killing and harming people in the waters of Far North Queensland.

Cairns Marine Precinct expansion a step closer following funding announcement

18 May 2022, 12:17

The State Government has committed to $150-million in a cost sharing agreement with the federal government, regardless of who wins Saturday's election.

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

18 May 2022, 11:00

This weekend is packed to the rafters with the Port Douglas Carnivale and its huge range of events, as well as plenty going on in Cairns and the Tablelands.

Cairns’ UMI Arts offers free workshops on wood carving, painting and printmaking

17 May 2022, 10:00

A trio of experienced UMI Arts member artists are offering free workshops for all in the Court House Gallery.