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Queensland teen dies after box jellyfish sting

04 Mar 2021, 10:15

A marine stinger expert has described a fatal box jellyfish sting near the tip of the Australian mainland as 'tragic'.

White powder washes up on Far North Queensland beach

18 Feb 2021, 08:04

… been discovered by beach-goers at Hinchinbrook Island.

Cairns marine investment attracts another global player

16 Feb 2021, 12:13

Two Australian-owned globally-renowned companies are now vying to take advantage of major Federal Government investment in marine defence capabilities in Cairns.

Another croc capture following Cairns yachtie disappearance

15 Feb 2021, 11:25

… yachtie Andy Heard’s disappearance at Hinchinbrook Island on Thursday.

Tropic's 2020 In Review

30 Dec 2020, 10:00

We’re revisiting some of our big yarns of this year. The quirky, the fun, and the quintessential Cairns stories that resonated with our readers.

Cafe Yorkeys proves the potential of eco-conscious coffee

18 Dec 2020, 10:15

While many cafes have struggled this year, Tim Morehead has been busy transitioning Cafe Yorkeys into a plastic-free zone with Green Caffeen.

Tropic's pick of Cairns 'experience gifts' this Christmas

17 Dec 2020, 10:00

Looking for last-minute gift ideas? The gift of an experience ticks all the boxes, and luckily, there's no shortage of things to do in the Tropical North.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

11 Dec 2020, 09:00

This weekend will bring Busby Marou to the city, the last WNBL matches in Cairns, some unique art exhibitions, and scores of Christmas markets.

Renowned Cairns artist launches first solo exhibition

10 Dec 2020, 10:45

UMI Arts will host Susan Reys' solo exhibition over the next five weeks – a first for the established ceramicist, painter and K'gari 3 Sisters co-owner.

Coral skyscraper taller than Eiffel Tower found in FNQ

28 Oct 2020, 10:00

Australian scientists have discovered a 500m tall 'detached' coral skyscraper just off Cape York on the Great Barrier Reef, Far North Queensland.

Shark attack on North Queensland reef

25 Oct 2020, 14:20

A man in his 50s was airlifted to Townsville Hospital.

QLD election 2020: policies, projects and promises

22 Oct 2020, 11:00

Tropic Now's ultimate guide to the 2020 Queensland election including the latest news for Cairns and Far Northern voters.

See inside the Master Builders Cairns House of the Year

23 Aug 2020, 15:30

Ash Moseley Homes has scored the top award at the 2020 Master Builders Far North Queensland Housing and Construction Awards.

Cairns Aquarium celebrates re-opening with special deal

20 Aug 2020, 14:30

Get ready for an extraordinary underwater experience at Cairns Aquarium

Check out the CIAF 2020 fashion showcase

20 Aug 2020, 12:32

"Water is Sacred" fashion showcase is set to be a highlight of the 2020 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.