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AMAZING VIDEO: Huge croc devours woman's catch at Cardwell

07 Feb 2021, 14:08

…A woman has captured the moment a 'monster' crocodile came to shore at Cardwell and…

VIDEO: Croc lunges at tourists at Cape Tribulation

28 Nov 2017, 12:00

…Watch the shocking moment a 1.5 metre crocodile lunged at tourists at Cape Tribulation.

5 ways our local police have faced crazy call-outs

06 Oct 2016, 12:33

Here are just five reasons police in the Tropical North have one hell of a crazy job.

Douglas Shire Council bans use of Roundup

21 Jan 2020, 14:05

The Council has responded to glyphosate health concerns by banning staff from using the weed-killer.

Douglas Shire starts work to repair ‘significant’ erosion on highway beach

12 Jan 2022, 13:00

…A stretch of coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas is undergoing rehabilitation…

‘Winners and losers’ as Douglas Shire rates rise

16 Jun 2021, 08:42

…sident owners of high-end properties in the Douglas Shire are set to pay more for…

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

10 Aug 2022, 09:02

… that dampen the festivities. Taste Port Douglas kicks off, Salt House hosts…

Tropic Now's guide to the best gluten-free food around Cairns and the Far North

25 Mar 2022, 11:30

From Japanese to Middle Eastern and a traditional Australian brunch, there's plenty of all-inclusive places to eat around Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

21 May 2021, 12:00

With a lineup featuring Spiderbait, Ben Lee, John Butler and Eves Karydas in a single weekend, live music is well and truly back in the Tropical North.

Tropic's guide to the best breakfast in Cairns and surrounds

03 May 2021, 10:30

Tropic's list of the most innovative, delicious and very best breakfast dishes we're happy to get out of bed for.

Tropic 100 List: What to eat, see and do in Cairns in 2020

13 Jan 2020, 16:00

Tropic 100: Our first annual list of 100 things we think you should see, eat and do in and around Cairns in 2020.

Quicksilver invests in future growth of tourism

08 Feb 2017, 10:45

… a new learn to dive centre in Port Douglas signals further confidence in…

Locals deals in Cairns: Tropic Now's guide on where to eat, drink and play

12 Aug 2021, 16:03

In lieu of our weekend guide (events have been cancelled!), we've put together this handy list of locals discounts for eating, experiencing and staying.

‘Catalytic’ $300m surf park development approved by Douglas Shire Council

29 Mar 2022, 11:08

… has been unanimously approved by Douglas Shire Council.

Free passes on Daintree Ferry, Mossman Gorge for FNQ locals over wet season

03 Nov 2021, 12:45

Residents from Cardwell to Cooktown and Cairns to Mareeba can get waived fees on some of the Far North’s most frequented tourism destinations.