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Port Douglas eco-hotel development starts ahead of schedule

07 Dec 2020, 13:15

The demolition of a long-dormant site has started today to make way for the $300m Fairmont Port Douglas – the town's first new hotel in two decades.

FNQ pharmacist recognised among Australia's best innovators

04 Dec 2020, 15:00

Georgina Twomey, proprietor of Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Group, has been recognised as an ‘unsung hero’ in a national ORIAS awards.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

04 Dec 2020, 11:30

There's loads of live music and markets on this weekend, plus Palm Cove's three-day Reef Feast and a Patricia Piccinini exhibition at NorthSite Arts.

NBL reveals first fixtures with eight Taipans home games

03 Dec 2020, 15:45

The NBL has finally announced the first set of 2021 fixtures, with the Taipans scheduled for a whole set of home games across January and February.

Torres Strait rescue: Two men found clinging to timber

03 Dec 2020, 14:00

Two men have survived an extraordinary overnight ordeal in a Torres Strait shipping channel, after their wooden fishing boat sank yesterday afternoon.

Great Barrier Reef outlook 'critical' in international study

03 Dec 2020, 11:15

The Great Barrier Reef has been classified as “critical” for the first time in an international study, with climate change named as the leading cause.

Cairns Adventure Group acquires hibernating tourism operator

02 Dec 2020, 12:00

Cairns Adventure Group has acquired Raging Thunder Adventures, one of FNQ's leading white water rafting operators, following 12 months of negotiations.

Tropic drops Issue 27 with new Editor reveal

02 Dec 2020, 10:45

The new Tropic magazine is here with a bold new look – and an exciting team announcement. Pick up our Dec-Jan Issue 27 all around Cairns from today.

Coworking building Art Work Spaces opens in CBD

01 Dec 2020, 18:00

Opened just this week, Art Work Spaces offers local and visiting professionals a range of flexible working spaces in its multi-storey building on Abbott St.

Man snorkels over the Reef towing 3000 plastic bottles

01 Dec 2020, 14:00

Tropic joined Zero Co on a trip to Low Isles, where founder Mike Smith snorkelled over the Great Barrier Reef with over 3000 plastic bottles in tow.

TAS teacher named in Australia’s top four primary teachers

27 Nov 2020, 16:30

Trinity Anglican School (TAS) teacher Michelle Breen has been placed among Australia’s top four primary teachers in this year's Australian Education Awards.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

26 Nov 2020, 17:00

This weekend's a big one for basketball fans, foodies and live music lovers. Find your weekend here with Tropic Now's pick of the best events around Cairns.

Laneway line up a summer full of locally-curated events

25 Nov 2020, 16:15

Float Club at Motel Nomad this Saturday is just the start of a summer calendar of locally-curated events and block parties, Matty Bonasia told Tropic.

Big week for border openings and Cairns' COVID-19 recovery

25 Nov 2020, 11:00

Cairns can expect an influx of interstate travellers with direct flights from Perth resuming today, and the border to Sydney and Victoria soon opening.

'Tipped over' turtle rescued at Cooktown

24 Nov 2020, 17:00

A beached turtle has been returned to sea-fety, after a local spotted tracks leading into soft sand dunes at Finch Bay, Cooktown, early this morning.