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Owner-occupiers become new focus of planned 'gateway' Cairns CBD tower

14 Feb 2022, 13:12

Changes in market conditions have prompted a Cairns developer to alter plans for a multi-storey apartment complex to focus on owner-occupiers.

Opportunities on offer in Cairns CBD to start-up businesses and creatives

14 Feb 2022, 11:30

Empty pockets of the city will soon be filled with local start-ups and creative projects, thanks to an exciting new initiative taking shape in Cairns.

Cairns boy dies in alleged stolen vehicle crash, five teens injured

14 Feb 2022, 09:30

A 14-year-old boy has died following a single-vehicle crash on Manoora's Pease St. Five teens, including a 14-year-old driver, were also taken to hospital.

Cairns Mayor’s anger as much-needed water security funding is pumped into other regions

11 Feb 2022, 17:12

Cr Bob Manning has come out swinging over the granting of funding for water projects in the Townsville and Bundaberg areas.

$200 million to attract airlines and extra flights to Queensland

11 Feb 2022, 14:03

The Queensland Government has announced it will match a $100 million commitment from four international airports to lure more flights to the sunshine state.

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair to return to physical festival in world-class venue

11 Feb 2022, 09:30

The region’s premier celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture is returning to Cairns – this time in a vibrant new events hub.

Tropic's guide to Valentine's Day events, dinners and things to do

10 Feb 2022, 15:30

Whether you’re shacked up this Valentine’s, or single and ready to mingle with your friends, there's plenty on in Cairns come Cupid's favourite day.

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.

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

09 Feb 2022, 16:30

Whether you're up for live music, comedy, markets, or some seriously good food events, there's something for everyone this weekend.

Cairns agile wallaby rescue group receive $40k grant to fund second relocation

09 Feb 2022, 15:30

The grant allows the volunteer-run group to relocate another 400 wallabies trapped in Cairns' Trinity Beach, continuing Australia’s largest macropod relocation.

‘Iconic’ croc captured in Cooktown missing body parts after territorial fights

09 Feb 2022, 11:45

A huge saltwater crocodile has been seized in Cooktown, north of Cairns, after reportedly snatching two dogs and acting aggressively towards people.

Kuranda distillery backs up international award with new gin release

08 Feb 2022, 13:30

With the world’s eyes watching, Distil on the Hill's Neddy and Christian Bedwell are gearing up for the launch of their second craft gin.

Continuation of funding sought for program combating destructive invasive ants

08 Feb 2022, 11:05

Yellow Crazy Ants are among the world's top 100 invasive species and the Wet Tropics Management Authority has been successfully eradicating them.

GP shortage under the spotlight as health inquiry comes to Far North Queensland

08 Feb 2022, 09:02

Public hearings have heard there's a shortage of around 100 GPs in the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service region.

International tourists to be welcomed back to Australia in a fortnight

07 Feb 2022, 14:33

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced Australia's borders will reopen to visitors on February 21.