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Massive Reef Marina redevelopment gets green light

17 Feb 2017, 14:45

…A redevelopment of Reef Marina at Port Douglas will generate up to 320 jobs and pump…

Year in review: Tropic Now's most read stories of 2019

18 Dec 2019, 13:01

As the year comes to a close, we reveal our most popular stories as rated by site traffic analytics.

Drone footage shows croc lurking at Cow Bay

18 Jan 2018, 13:05

This eerie drone footage shows a large croc lurking in waters off Cow Bay.

Cairns news briefing for Wednesday 17 May

17 May 2017, 09:10

TropicNow's daily briefing of local news featuring everything Cairns residents need to know today.

Our guide to the ultimate tropical summer

02 Jan 2017, 09:00

TropicNow presents our list of the ultimate ways to enjoy an awesome tropical summer.

State Government asked to go back to the drawing board over Wangetti Trail

28 Jun 2022, 16:30

Douglas Shire Council has revoked its pledge to take ownership of the northern-most…

Croc sighting closes Trinity Beach

25 Sep 2017, 13:52

… the beach for a swim, saltwater crocodiles are also on the move.

Where to go in Cairns to get local, fresh produce and other food

12 Feb 2019, 13:23

There's no reason to visit the supermarket giants when the locals have it covered.

Douglas Shire Council adopts solution for cutting Daintree Ferry queue times

10 Aug 2022, 10:22

A bridge and a second ferry have been investigated at length but councillors have opted for another alternative to reduce waiting times.

The Airbnb effect: How unregulated short-term stays are leaving Cairns locals in limbo

12 Oct 2022, 14:16

As a hospitality worker, Harry* is crucial to welcoming visitors to Cairns but in a twist of irony, he's a casualty of the more than 2,000 short stay listings those very tourists are staying in.

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

18 May 2022, 11:00

…s weekend is packed to the rafters with the Port Douglas Carnivale and its huge range…

Tropic's guide to the best New Years events around Cairns

09 Dec 2021, 16:15

… the year away across Cairns and Port Douglas, whether you're up for a…

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

14 May 2021, 11:30

… and enjoy this weekend, with the Port Douglas Carnivale kicking off and a…

TropicNow's comprehensive Cairns construction project list

12 Sep 2019, 17:23

Tropic rounds up a list of construction projects across Cairns, from developments already underway to big projects in the pipeline.

Tropic Weekender: 19 cool things to do this weekend

26 Jan 2018, 11:14

TropicNow's handy guide to events in the Cairns region covering the weekend of 27-28 January.