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Another pin in strawberry shock in Cairns

30 Oct 2020, 15:15

Another pin has been found poked in a strawberry bought from Coles Mt Sheridan. Police told Tropic Now they are currently investigating the report.

Premier Palaszczuk delivers decision on borders

30 Oct 2020, 10:15

Annastacia Palaszczuk today told reporters when Queensland's borders will open to southern states. The decision comes a day before the state election.

Albert Namatjira painting found in Cairns shed clean out

30 Oct 2020, 09:00

One lucky local had no idea his shed contained a hidden treasure for some thirty years – a rare painting worth an estimated $30,000.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

29 Oct 2020, 16:30

With Sarah McLeod playing at Tanks Art Centre, the monthly Palm Cove markets, and heaps of Halloween action, we're in for a frightfully good weekend.

No cheap fix for sand erosion at Holloways Beach

29 Oct 2020, 13:30

Locals say sand erosion at Holloway’s Beach is worse than ever before – and there’s no guarantee more than $3.3 million in recent funding will fix it.

Live events return to Cairns with free film night

28 Oct 2020, 10:00

Live music and events are back in Cairns, with Munro Martin Parklands set to host a free film screening, plus stacks of other upcoming gigs.

Coral skyscraper taller than Eiffel Tower found in FNQ

28 Oct 2020, 10:00

Australian scientists have discovered a 500m tall 'detached' coral skyscraper just off Cape York on the Great Barrier Reef, Far North Queensland.

Local liquor legends forge ahead with bold growth plans

27 Oct 2020, 09:30

Tropic Now talks to Darren Barber from the Hospo Group (Three Wolves and Wolf Lane Distillery) about some big moves in the evolution of the company.

Cairns Airport completes major domestic terminal upgrade

26 Oct 2020, 15:00

Cairns Airport has recently completed a $55 million upgrade to its T2 Domestic Terminal and resurfaced its main runway, ready for regional travel boost.

UMI Arts boosts the confidence of local Indigenous artists

26 Oct 2020, 10:45

New workshops aimed to provide First Nations artists in the Far North with skills to succeed in the post-COVID art scene have been unveiled by UMI Arts.

Shark attack on North Queensland reef

25 Oct 2020, 14:20

A man in his 50s was airlifted to Townsville Hospital.

Woman falls 30 metres from ride at Cairns Showgrounds

24 Oct 2020, 17:50

TROPIC NOW BREAKING NEWS: Emergency crews are on site after the tragic accident this afternoon.

Woman in horrifying fall from ride at Cairns Showgrounds

24 Oct 2020, 17:50

TROPIC NOW: Investigations are now underway to discover how the incident occurred.

The inside story of Cairns council's executive exodus

23 Oct 2020, 13:20

Tropic Now special report: a deep dive into the story behind the shock resignations of John Andrejic and Kelly Reaston.

Reclaim the Night rally tonight in Cairns

23 Oct 2020, 12:30

Cairns residents will tonight march in the Reclaim the Night rally. The march follows the two-year anniversary of Toyah Cordingley's murder.