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Major new vaccination hub in Cairns expected to deliver 1500 jabs per day

02 Sep 2021, 17:00

Cairns Convention Centre is set to become the region’s first mass…

State budget: Tropical North Queensland ‘overlooked’ on infrastructure spending

11 Jun 2019, 17:34

… big-ticket items in the region.

Major projects to 'weatherproof' tourism industry

07 Dec 2016, 15:38

City leaders say new attractions will keep tourists coming during traditionally quiet periods of the year.

$317m surf park resort proposal put forth to Douglas Shire

07 Jul 2021, 15:30

Tropic Now has spoken to the local architects behind the design of an elaborate wave park, swimming lagoon and hotel complex slated for Port Douglas.

Construction industry seeks staff as building approvals soar

11 Feb 2021, 12:28

Approvals for new homes are leading a construction boom in Far North Queensland and more tradies are needed to cope with demand.

Our list of the best walks for kids in TNQ

09 Mar 2017, 17:30

… young families in the Cairns region.

Far North falling behind in drawing domestic tourists

02 Feb 2021, 15:00

The latest Tourism Research Australia data has revealed Tropical North Queensland is lagging behind the rest of the state in drawing domestic tourists.

Drivers rally as Targa Great Barrier Reef doubles in popularity

18 Jun 2019, 11:32

This year's event is tipped to directly pump $3 million into the local economy.

Small drop in latest TNQ building approvals

13 Nov 2017, 11:44

After hitting near decade highs in August, residential building approvals have fallen slightly in TNQ for September.

Time for rubber on the road of economic development

09 May 2016, 14:42

The tropical north's tourism industry is going gangbusters. Now's the time to add to it with economic diversity, writes Kevin Byrne.

Queensland border closed to Sydney travellers

29 Jul 2020, 16:09

… $100 million from the Cairns regional economy.

New branding to help market Tropical North Queensland to tourists

29 May 2019, 10:13

…The region's premiere tourism marketing organisation has announced a…

TNQ reaps benefits from convention centre expansion

01 Aug 2017, 15:30

Cairns Convention Centre is part of the community and the $176…

Domestic tourism to Tropical North Queensland on the up and up

08 Jan 2019, 14:23

Latest figures show the number of domestic tourists visiting TNQ has climbed by 15%.

Landmark study reveals bad local health habits

27 Jul 2016, 17:23

New report highlights high alcohol consumption and smoking rates are harming the health of North Queenslanders.