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Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

28 May 2021, 12:45

This weekend hosts another two Taipans home games, as well as lots of live music, film festivals, markets and beachside events.

New travel vouchers part of Far North tourism funding boost

19 May 2021, 10:30

Part of TTNQ's $7.7-million injection in federal funding, announced today, will go towards $250 incentives for tourists in Cairns and the Far North.

Luxury FNQ lodge seeks staff amid ‘serious’ worker shortfall

30 Apr 2021, 12:14

Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest has put the call out for a full suite of staff as the Far North Queensland region grapples with a shortage of hospitality and tourism employees.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

30 Apr 2021, 11:40

Cairns will play host to some big names in live music this weekend, with Human Nature and Toni Childs in town, as well as plenty of local gigs.

Rain’s back but the weekend looks clearer in Cairns

29 Apr 2021, 12:30

The returning rain is forecast to be heaviest today before gradually easing over the weekend, though there'll be heavier showers south around Innisfail.

Man arrested in Far North Queensland drug bust

15 Apr 2021, 09:29

… at a home in Julatten, west of Port Douglas.

Hire car shortage as visitors descend on Cairns

23 Mar 2021, 13:30

…ourism operators in the Cairns region are reporting strong Easter holiday bookings,…

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

26 Feb 2021, 12:30

From Amy Shark to drag shows, Taipans match screenings to markets, and the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, Cairns has it all this weekend.

Tropic's pick of the best eggplant dishes around Cairns

22 Feb 2021, 17:00

Eggplant. Aubergine. Brinjal. The baddest emoji around. However you like this plump, purple fruit, eggplant has emerged as a hero in plant-based eating.

Far North Queensland events caught up in Facebook news ban

18 Feb 2021, 17:00

Facebook pages for Far North Queensland festivals and venues have been censored as part of the social media giant’s ban on Australian news content.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

18 Feb 2021, 16:15

The Court House Gallery opens to the public, the Australian Boomers basketball team are in action in Cairns and we celebrate Mardi Gras in our own way.

Shannon Noll joins Mareeba country music festival lineup

03 Feb 2021, 15:45

The full line-up has been revealed for the Far North’s favourite country music event, Savannah in the Round, set to welcome over 40 artists in October.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

29 Jan 2021, 16:15

You could enjoy your EOW drinks with a special tasting session at Wolf Lane Distillery, followed by a wander over to Boardwalk Social.

Tropical Cyclone Kimi brewing northeast of Cairns

17 Jan 2021, 18:00

TCK is currently moving slowly south off the Tropical North Queensland coast but is expected to turn southwest and hit land on Monday afternoon.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

08 Jan 2021, 14:00

There's lots of live music this weekend, another Laneway FLOAT party, and the Taipans final pre-season match, as well as markets, races and boozy brunches.