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Warming waters pose risk to GBR shark species

13 Jan 2021, 13:45

New research suggests warmer oceans would cause baby sharks to be born smaller and undernourished on the Great Barrier Reef.

Sue's Book Exchange turns the page into the new year

21 Dec 2020, 10:00

Tropic had a chat to Maree Otto, the new owner of Sue's Book Exchange on Mulgrave Rd, about what's in store for this beloved bookshop.

Port Douglas boutique retreat proposal put to council

14 Dec 2020, 11:30

Plans to build a boutique hotel, spa retreat and private residences package on Murphy Street have today been put to Douglas Shire Council.

TAS teacher named in Australia’s top four primary teachers

27 Nov 2020, 16:30

Trinity Anglican School (TAS) teacher Michelle Breen has been placed among Australia’s top four primary teachers in this year's Australian Education Awards.

Local contractors on board with Palms Collection

05 Nov 2020, 15:00

… contractors are on board with the Palms Collection masterplan, ahead of Council's vote on the $300 million redevelopment.

Taking care of business: NAB's role in the region's economy

04 Nov 2020, 11:00

As the largest business banking team in Far North Queensland, NAB is playing a leading role in the region’s economy.

Familiar face returns to run new Catholic college

03 Nov 2020, 12:30

Lauretta Graham is returning to the region to be Foundation Principal of Newman Catholic College, opening on the JCU Smithfield campus in 2022.

Cairns Airport completes major domestic terminal upgrade

26 Oct 2020, 15:00

Cairns Airport has recently completed a $55 million upgrade to its T2 Domestic Terminal and resurfaced its main runway, ready for regional travel boost.

New Steiner primary school to open in Mossman

22 Oct 2020, 09:00

Tropical North Steiner School is set to welcome just 25 students across Prep to Class 3 in its opening year, before eventually growing to include Class 6.

Cairns Regional Council CEO John Andrejic resigns

20 Oct 2020, 17:25

Councillors and staff were informed of the surprise move by the council's top executive in recent days.

JCU opens $30m Ideas Lab to ignite local innovation

12 Oct 2020, 14:00

James Cook University has today unveiled a multi-million dollar STEM centre on its Smithfield campus to drive innovation in the Cairns region.

Contract signed for new Catholic school in Palms Collection

09 Oct 2020, 15:00

A Catholic primary school could be the catalyst for Council approval of the Palms Collection masterplan, a $300 million residential and tourism precinct.

JCU takes turtle tracking to astronomical heights

30 Sep 2020, 09:15

James Cook University researchers will now start tracking green turtles from outer space via GPS satellite technology.

Time to have your say in Cairns Regional Council survey

14 Sep 2020, 12:00

Cairns residents now have the opportunity to voice their opinion on a host of issues as part of the new Our Cairns community survey.

New Council commitment aids long-term tourism recovery

10 Sep 2020, 14:00

Tropical Tourism North Queensland, Cairns’ leading tourism marketing group, will receive $16.5 million in Council funding over the next five years.