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The CIAF countdown is on!

16 Jun 2017, 11:45

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair’s July fashion performance is set to stun in a kaleidoscope of colour and culture.

Kids tap into remote turtle rehabilitation program

29 Dec 2016, 17:03

A turtle nesting hot spot damaged by rising sea levels is getting school kids involved.

Ex-pollie Peter Slipper makes surprise visit to preach in Torres Strait

05 Jul 2016, 16:46

… been spotted preaching the good word on Boigu Island.

Northern Beaches and Cairns city venues among new COVID-19 contract tracing sites

10 Aug 2021, 20:45

Several new exposure sites across Cairns and the Northern Beaches have been added to the list of contact tracing venues, backdated as far as 23 July.

Police praise compliance amid warnings Cairns hasn’t dodged a Delta bullet just yet

05 Aug 2021, 17:30

Tropic Now has a comprehensive update on the Delta threat, and answers questions about self-quarantine and booking requirements for testing.

Rush on testing, vaccinations following Cairns COVID-19 case

04 Aug 2021, 09:30

There have been long line-ups at COVID-19 testing sites and a spike in vaccine bookings after a positive case of the Delta variant in Cairns.

Ten most insta-worthy locations in Tropical North Queensland

14 Apr 2020, 13:01

Tropic's response to a call to arms to promote the beautiful place we call home.

Tropic Weekender 2019 Australia Day Long Weekend edition

26 Jan 2019, 08:30

TropicNow's curated guide to the best 2019 Australia Day long weekend events in the Tropical North this weekend.

41 reasons the Cairns economy will shine in 2018

15 Feb 2018, 11:44

The team at TropicNow compiled this extensive list of all the reasons we should be confident about Cairns in 2018.

Event sells TNQ to travel professionals

16 Nov 2017, 14:30

Our region already attracts visitors from around the world, now it's being pitched as a great place for special events.

Tropic Weekender: 25 awesome things to do this weekend

27 Oct 2017, 10:30

TropicNow's handy guide to what's happening in the Cairns region for the weekend of 28-29 October.

Our guide to the ultimate tropical summer

02 Jan 2017, 09:00

TropicNow presents our list of the ultimate ways to enjoy an awesome tropical summer.

Raging Thunder sold for $15 million

30 Sep 2016, 14:32

A new chapter in Tropical North tourism will be written with the surprise sale of Raging Thunder

Search operation underway for three fishermen missing off Mission Beach

11 Jul 2022, 13:45

One man was found floating on a “small white item” yesterday afternoon, while the other three men remain missing in Far North Queensland waters.

Flight sales now on as new Cairns services take off

30 Jul 2021, 09:00

Skytrans has launched new services, including one to the Whitsundays & another which includes Australia's shortest route with just ten minutes flying time.