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‘Walk out of uni and get a job’: the demand for pharmacists across Cairns

30 Nov 2021, 13:30

A shortage of community pharmacists, particularly in regional areas like the Far North, is making an already attractive career prospect even more enticing.

11 hot deals for accommodation to break out of covid cabi

19 Jun 2020, 08:00

Check out these amazing specials on accommodation in Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Mission Beach.

7 reasons the Cairns CBD is getting its mojo back

27 May 2016, 07:02

Just some of the reasons why the Cairns CBD is starting to buzz again.

Cairns Choral Society takes a walk down Avenue Q

26 Sep 2017, 11:52

Experienced director brings contemporary and award-winning South Park meets Sesame Street style show to life on local stage.

Suburban crocodile reignites management debate

04 Sep 2019, 11:12

Sighting of large crocodile in a residential area at Clifton Beach raises croc management concerns.

Auction aims to stop Cairns blokes travelling south for cancer treatment

14 May 2016, 17:10

… cancer treatment. Development firm Urban Properties is raising cash to do…

Developer's donation with a difference

11 May 2016, 22:27

A very personal encounter with cancer has led to a first-of-its-kind donation by a Cairns developer.

New cafes, bars, restaurants popping up in Cairns

04 Jun 2021, 17:00

Good news: it's Friday. Better news: The Tropic team has rounded together a list of new bars, restaurants and cafes, as well as a new distillery in Cairns.

Tropic’s guide to finding the most marvellous Mother’s Day gift

10 May 2017, 13:21

… team on a stroll through Oceana Walk, as we handpick an excellent,…

Our list of the best walks for kids in TNQ

09 Mar 2017, 17:30

…TropicNow presents our list of the best walking tracks and trails for kids and young…

Tropic's guide to the best New Years events around Cairns

09 Dec 2021, 16:15

It's time to send off 2021! Here's a list of where to eat, drink and dance the year away across Cairns and Port Douglas, whether you're up for a multi-course dinner or a day-long party.

Best happy hours at Cairns bars

27 Aug 2019, 10:01

Tropic Now rounds up the best deals in town.

Another cassowary fatality near Mission Beach as wildlife groups urge people to stop feeding the birds

09 Mar 2022, 14:30

Local animal rescue volunteers believe the cassowary had recently been fed by people and approached the road seeking food.

Internet of Things to help make the Reef greater

22 May 2018, 09:25

High-tech water monitoring systems will be installed to help protect the Great Barrier Reef as part of a Smart City initiative.

38 free activities to do in Cairns

01 Aug 2017, 09:00

36 free activities and events in Cairns and TNQ.