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‘Winners and losers’ as Douglas Shire rates rise

16 Jun 2021, 08:42

Non-resident owners of high-end properties in the Douglas Shire are set to pay more for their rates after the Council adopted its 2021/22 annual budget.

Tropic Now's easy-to-read FNQ guide to the State budget

15 Jun 2021, 17:30

From infrastructure projects to tax relief, Tropic Now has your comprehensive guide to what the Queensland Government's budget means for you.

Aerial survey shows devastating plastic pollution along Cape York

15 Jun 2021, 01:30

Thousands of plastic items have been found along the Cape York coast in Far North Queensland, in some of the world’s most remote pockets of shoreline.

One more wish for Doomadgee fairy-tale after dress success

14 Jun 2021, 16:45

Donations of gowns have been sent from across the globe ahead of Doomadgee's NAIDOC ball & organisers are now raising funds for a true fairy-tale ending.

Gun drawn to head in alleged armed robbery attempt in Cairns

14 Jun 2021, 13:50

Police have charged a man after he allegedly pointed a gun at another man’s head in roadside robbery attempt in broad daylight.

Amazing footage captures daily trials of Daintree osprey family

11 Jun 2021, 08:30

Stories of sibling rivalry, struggles to feed a young family & pure survival are being captured by new cameras at JCU's Daintree Rainforest Observatory.

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

10 Jun 2021, 17:00

We've brought together the best events – Ecofiesta, Cooktown & Cape York Expo, AFL footy at Cazalys – as well as a few quirkier things to do and see.

Christine Anu to headline opening of Cairns Dining Precinct

10 Jun 2021, 13:15

A public party will be held to officially open the Cairns Dining Precinct project, which involved replacing car parks with more dining & green spaces.

Expansion of Cairns Hospital ED to be fast-tracked

10 Jun 2021, 10:45

The $26.4 million project is expected to be complete six months earlier than originally planned, with construction to start this September.

Cairns rising swimming stars to trial for the Olympics

09 Jun 2021, 15:45

Marcus West and Jack Hendy are among a group of Far North young gun swimmers travelling to Adelaide to compete in the Tokyo Olympics qualifiers.

Cooktown to kick off ten-day expo this week

09 Jun 2021, 13:00

A ten-day fusion of music, traditional dance, food, history and nature is coming to Cooktown, and Tropic's put together a taste of what to expect.

Daintree River Ferry fares to rise more than 25%

08 Jun 2021, 15:15

The price of a return ticket for a car will climb $8 to $39 as Douglas Shire Council ensures ratepayers don't bear the brunt of operating the service.

Saints and Crows AFL game to go ahead in Cairns

08 Jun 2021, 14:45

St. Kilda has been granted an exemption to travel to the Far North for this weekend’s clash against the Adelaide Crows.

Two new fast-food franchises on the cards for Cairns

08 Jun 2021, 12:45

Who’s a big fan of burgers? How about burritos? Stocklands Cairns has submitted a development application to open two new international fast-food chains.

FNQ's best butchers for sausages, burgers and bacon

08 Jun 2021, 12:10

If you're planning a barbeque, you don't want to miss this list of the region's sausage kings and best burger and smallgoods butchers.