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New job portal targeting international students to address staff shortages in Cairns

31 Aug 2022, 10:45

The initiative links returning international students with potential employers in the Cairns region.

Manufacturing success story facing closure following doomed Cairns move

29 Aug 2022, 17:08

The owners of multiple award-winning All Fish For Dogs are fearing bankruptcy after being forced to stop operating from their new Cairns factory.

50 must-try cheap eats in Cairns for $15 or less

22 Jul 2022, 12:30

Looking to eat out in Cairns with not much more than a tenner? Here are 50 cheap – and delicious – eats for $15 or less.

One-way tourist traffic as direct flights resume between Cairns and Japan

20 Jul 2022, 09:45

Services between Cairns and Tokyo and Cairns and Osaka resume today, however Australian tourists currently can't fly to Japan.

Clean sweep for female artists in 2022 Art Awards at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

07 Jul 2022, 12:00

In the largest display of First Nations excellence in the Fair’s 13-year history, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair has revealed this year’s award winners.

COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinics set to close across Cairns and Far North Queensland

09 Jun 2022, 12:22

Cairns’ last remaining COVID-19 vaccination hub will close its doors this weekend, while testing clinics will shut next week.

Cairns judo fighter selected to join Australian Commonwealth Games' 12-strong team

19 May 2022, 15:00

A Far North local will don green and gold on the world stage in August, after being selected to compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Cairns Art Gallery showcases Australia's changing face in historic Archibald exhibition

10 May 2022, 13:00

A year from becoming the first and only Queensland venue to host the Archibald Prize, Cairns Art Gallery is temporarily home to another major coup.

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

13 Apr 2022, 16:15

Who's ready for a four-day weekend? While there's still lots of great events on this Easter, Tropic Now's also got some ideas for spending time outdoors.

Entsch promises to fund Cairns’ water project in bid for re-election

13 Apr 2022, 15:15

Almost a year after raising the alarm that Cairns could run out of water by 2026, council officers are beaming today with the promise of $107.5m in funding.

Cairns Showgrounds COVID testing clinic to close amid greater access to RATs

24 Mar 2022, 14:35

The Cairns Showgrounds COVID-19 testing clinic will shut down this week as the region moves further towards using rapid antigen tests.

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

23 Mar 2022, 14:30

A gin festival, live music, markets and another one of Nu Nu's glorious Eats & Beats events is among your weekend choices, next to two Taipans games.

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

09 Mar 2022, 12:00

The Taipans has a home double-header in store this weekend, while you'll also find a taco + tequila event in Ellis Beach, open mic comedy and live music.

$200 million to attract airlines and extra flights to Queensland

11 Feb 2022, 14:03

… from four international airports to lure more flights to the sunshine…

Cairns luxury hotel to welcome canine companions in new dog-friendly stay options

31 Jan 2022, 15:30

Crystalbrook Bailey Residences is rolling out the red carpet for pups of all kinds and colours, offering dog-friendly stays on the hotel's first floor.