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Airbnb's advertising stunt puts positive spotlight on Great Barrier Reef

09 Jun 2016, 22:22

… just off the coast of Cairns.

Far North SES veteran honoured

19 Oct 2022, 14:22

Alan Green has seen more than his fair share of danger and disaster in his 37 years with the State Emergency Service.

Laura Dance Festival to return in 2023

12 Oct 2022, 17:53

Next year’s Laura Quinkan Indigenous Dance Festival has been officially launched, with the event to be held from July 7 to 9.

Rana’s long journey from Iran to Far North Queensland

30 Sep 2022, 15:14

Rana Dadpour loves living here in the tropical north, where she’s made a safe home for her young family and built a promising academic career.

Douglas Shire communities to be rated for resilience as third La Niña begins

20 Sep 2022, 12:11

The Douglas Shire Local Disaster Management Group will be tapping into local knowledge to prepare for what’s expected to be an above average wet season.

SES finds woman missing in Far North bushland since Saturday

14 Sep 2022, 17:56

A woman who went missing while bushwalking at Cedar Bay has been found by SES volunteers.

Woman missing in Far North after attending music festival

13 Sep 2022, 16:16

A search is underway for woman missing in bushland near Cooktown since the weekend.

Road to recovery: What to do if you’re involved in a serious traffic crash

07 Sep 2022, 09:17

Personal injury lawyer Beth Rolton from Travis Schultz & Partners on 3 ways having a lawyer in your corner can help you get your life back on track.

FNQ papaya whisperer wins prestigious global award

26 May 2022, 12:25

Skybury Farms Nursery Manager Bongani Ndawana has received a major international propagation award for delivering delicious papaya fruit at large qualities.

Tropic Now's travel guide Let's Drive South: Innisfail

24 Mar 2022, 16:32

…y a road trip? The region south of Cairns is perfect at this time of…

Port Douglas distillery takes out world’s top navy gin in global awards

28 Feb 2022, 10:30

…Devils Thumb, one of the region’s newest distilleries, has received…

Hoons, illegal campers fined after Lake Tinaroo safety blitz

10 Feb 2022, 10:48

People captured on camera car surfing, riding in ute trays and doing donuts are among dozens to be fined by the Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.

Further proof Far North Queensland is home to Australia’s best gin distilleries

27 Jan 2022, 15:19

Far North Queensland’s distillers have come away with a swag of medals at the 2022 World Gin Awards.

Pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic to open in Port Douglas following pressure from tourism operators

16 Dec 2021, 18:04

A temporary COVID-19 testing clinic will open at the Port Douglas Community Centre tomorrow to help enable visitors to get their day five mandatory tests.

Artists asked for input on proposed outback arts trail in Far North Queensland

24 Sep 2021, 11:47

A new project aims to establish permanent artworks in six Far North Queensland communities along the popular Savannah Way tourist route.