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Ten Cairns industries most in need of staff right now

04 Feb 2021, 16:07

As the end nears for the JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs, Tropic Now has done some digging to find out what the local job market is currently like.

'Business as usual' for Cairns company which owes creditors half a million dollars

21 Nov 2019, 13:20

Creditors of Northern Staff Pty Ltd include staff and the Australian Tax Office.

Cairns duo to run from Port Douglas to tip of Cape York in support of men's mental health

23 Mar 2022, 15:45

Running an Olympic-distance marathon is a feat for anyone, let alone 25 times over 25 straight days – and in some of the country’s most remote environments.

Nice and dry Australia Day long weekend ahead for Cairns

24 Jan 2018, 09:05

Big downpours are on the way for TNQ this afternoon before easing over the long weekend.

Cairns coffee roaster on why the $7 flat white is coming

29 Oct 2021, 12:15

Oliver James of Tattooed Sailor and Guyala Café tells Tropic Now how your coffee is priced and why it’s probably going to go up.

Domestic tourism in Cairns is "on fire" right now

03 Oct 2018, 10:30

Cairns and Tropical North Queensland has recorded some…

TNQ watching rental market squeeze with interest

06 Sep 2017, 13:21

… being felt across Cairns' economy.

Tropic's 2020 In Review

30 Dec 2020, 10:00

… the quintessential Cairns stories that resonated…

Botanica Lifestyle Resort project reaches another key milestone

25 May 2020, 09:15

FGF have been appointed as the civil works contractors at the $90 million project at Caravonica.

Tropical North Queensland tourism downturn leads to bounty of deals for locals

10 Apr 2019, 15:21

This Easter is a great time for TNQ residents to become hometown tourists.

I'm 23 and got the AstraZeneca vaccine. Here's why

09 Aug 2021, 07:30

Tropic Now journalist Annabel Bowles unpacks AstraZeneca for young adults and explains why the quickest vaccine is our safest vaccine.

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.

TNQ set for boom with Chinese tourists to Australia to 'double'

27 Jul 2017, 15:15

TNQ set for boom with Chinese tourists to Australia predicted to double in three years.

Five-day Far North ride for melanoma research

30 Apr 2021, 16:00

…er fifty cyclists will depart Cairns this Sunday in support…

Next level lifestyle at Botanica

17 Oct 2019, 13:01

… over-50s living in Cairns.