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Cairns Airport COVID-safe measures win global accreditation

23 Oct 2020, 09:45

Cairns Airport has become the second Australian airport to receive a global stamp of approval for its COVID-safe procedures.

Crystalbrook reopens Bailey with a new GM

22 Oct 2020, 17:30

Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection hotel on Abbott St, has reopened today in a big way with the appointment of a new General Manager.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

22 Oct 2020, 14:30

The Tropic crew are particularly excited for this weekend, and for good reason with Washington in town and both the AFL and NRL Grand Finals to get around.

QLD election 2020: policies, projects and promises

22 Oct 2020, 11:00

Tropic Now's ultimate guide to the 2020 Queensland election including the latest news for Cairns and Far Northern voters.

New Steiner primary school to open in Mossman

22 Oct 2020, 09:00

Tropical North Steiner School is set to welcome just 25 students across Prep to Class 3 in its opening year, before eventually growing to include Class 6.

LNP propose youth curfew trial in Cairns

21 Oct 2020, 12:30

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has today promised to impose a youth curfew in Cairns if elected on October 31, with parents to be fined $250.

Cairns residents to rally against crime

21 Oct 2020, 09:00

A local advocacy group will run a “Convoy against Crime” vehicle rally this Saturday. It comes amid several youth offences on the weekend.

Cairns Regional Council CEO John Andrejic resigns

20 Oct 2020, 17:25

Councillors and staff were informed of the surprise move by the council's top executive in recent days.

Local tourism operator makes bold move with key appointments

20 Oct 2020, 12:45

Cairns Adventure Group has signalled its faith in post-coronavirus tourism with the appointment of two key sales and marketing executives.

These are the best burgers in Cairns

20 Oct 2020, 11:15

From juicy Angus to crispy chicken, the Tropic crew has compiled a list of our favourite burgers in Cairns.

Another swimming incident at Devil's Pool

20 Oct 2020, 10:45

A search operation is currently underway for a 37-year-old man who disappeared while swimming in the notorious Devil's Pool at Babinda Boulders.

Say hello to Sauce, the newest brewpub in Cairns

19 Oct 2020, 09:30

Cairns definitely isn’t short on places to enjoy a cold one, but there isn’t anything quite like Sauce Brewing Co; the new brewpub extravaganza on Lake St.

Crystalbrook drops delicious locals-only deals

16 Oct 2020, 13:30

Fancy holidaying in your own home? The Tropic team certainly do. And now's the time with a suite of locals-only deals across Crystalbrook Collection.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

16 Oct 2020, 10:00

Performing arts dominate our pick of the best events this weekend, as well as the three-day Brophy's Pop-Up Show bonanza.

Cairns hotels miss out in COVID-19 quarantine hub plan

16 Oct 2020, 09:00

An increase in returning travellers will be quarantined in Brisbane hotels despite a push to house them in Cairns hotels.