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

08 Sep 2021, 09:45

Cairns is gearing up for one of the busiest weekends in a while with the Amateurs Cup, Flickerfest, the Bon Odori Festival and the Dino Expo coming up.

Construction on $41.4m Wangetti Trail due to start this year

06 Sep 2021, 12:30

Public comment is now open for the southern section of the Wangetti Trail, construction of which could start by the end of this year if federally approved.

Rainy start to week but clearer weekend forecast for Cairns

30 Aug 2021, 12:00

It’s time to put your pot plants outside – there’s decent showers on the cards for Cairns, with heavier falls expected further south around Innisfail.

FNQ's aged care vaccination rates revealed ahead of mandatory jab deadline

24 Aug 2021, 10:22

A shortage of aged care centre staff is looming in Far North Queensland as the cut-off date for mandatory employee COVID-19 vaccinations nears.

Highway of hell as emergency services rush to a bus fire and pedestrian crash

05 Aug 2021, 13:45

Emergency services were called to two seperate serious incidents today, including a bus fire at Aeroglen and a pedestrian and truck collision in Mowbray.

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

29 Jul 2021, 17:30

Sunny days and light winds are forecast for another perfect weekend in paradise, accompanied by outriggers, life drawings, or just....floating.

Mossman missing woman: police renew appeal for information in hope of ‘breakthrough’

19 Jul 2021, 10:00

Police have put out a fresh appeal for information on missing Mossman woman, Joanne Butterfield, who disappeared in the Far North more than two decades ago.

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

15 Jul 2021, 08:00

Our long-awaited long weekend is here! There's the Cairns Show, the Kuranda Roots Festival, Paul Kelly shows and an exciting collection of small events.

Burgers and beers with Hemingway's head chef and brewer duo

25 Jun 2021, 15:00

With its waterfront location, a core range of award-winning beer, limited releases, and great pub fare, Hemingway's is one of Cairns most beloved brewpubs.

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

24 Jun 2021, 17:00

From the Malanda Show to the Esplanade Dining Precinct opening celebrations, there's plenty of fun (and free) things to check out this weekend.

Lime Cordiale to play Far North Qld’s mega country music festival

17 Jun 2021, 12:00

In a surprise addition to the three-day 'country' music festival, Lime Cordiale will play at Savannah in the Round at Mareeba Rodeo Grounds this October.

Amazing footage captures daily trials of Daintree osprey family

11 Jun 2021, 08:30

Stories of sibling rivalry, struggles to feed a young family & pure survival are being captured by new cameras at JCU's Daintree Rainforest Observatory.

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

10 Jun 2021, 17:00

We've brought together the best events – Ecofiesta, Cooktown & Cape York Expo, AFL footy at Cazalys – as well as a few quirkier things to do and see.

Ironman Cairns schedule, changed traffic conditions

02 Jun 2021, 10:30

…Athletes and supporters are gearing up for the 10th IRONMAN Cairns this Sunday, 6…

A-pizza-perfection: Tropic's guide to Cairns' best pizza

01 Jun 2021, 13:00

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better crowd-pleaser than pizza. Tropic's here with the best Cairns places to grab a slice, including our pick on each menu.