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First look at planned $120 million redevelopment of Esplanade Hotel

12 Jun 2017, 21:24

Crystalbrook Collection's application to redevelop the Bellview Hotel is being voted on by council.

Cairns set to be home for more people as economy rises

03 Apr 2017, 12:15

Analyst Rick Carr predicts a stronger population growth rate for Cairns over the next two years.

Croc removal plan puts the bite on local salties

14 Mar 2017, 13:54

A new crocodile management plan rejects cull calls, focussing on removal, not reprisal.

38 reasons to get excited about the Cairns economy in 2017

04 Mar 2017, 12:44

TropicNow's extensive list of all the reasons we should be confident about Cairns this year.

Cairns designers create emerging trends

22 Jan 2017, 17:24

…Tropical wear with an urban flair is taking over Cairns' CBD.

Cairns sneaker fan featured in coffee table book

24 Nov 2016, 17:49

There’s something about Adidas’ trainers that one Cairns collector just can’t get enough of...

Nova City video showcases Cairns to the world

10 Oct 2016, 09:51

The residential tower development Nova City in the Cairns CBD is seriously ramping up.

Here are 10 Cairns women kicking serious butt right now

22 Jun 2016, 13:02

TropicNow highlights the latest achievements of 10 inspiring local women in sport, business and the arts.

Tourists would go batty for Cairns flying foxes

14 Jun 2016, 06:51

An American travel writer believes our bat colonies should be used as a tourist attraction.

How to keep millennials living in the tropical north

20 May 2016, 10:32

Bold leadership and new thinking is required to stop the millennial brain drain.

Cape York burns in a bid to reduce emissions

19 May 2016, 06:00

University researchers are working with Cape York communities to reduce greenhouse gases using traditional fire management.

Jandals aplenty as direct flights between Cairns and New Zealand resume

05 Jul 2022, 13:50

The first flight from New Zealand in more than a year has touched down in Cairns, with the passenger cabin filled to capacity.

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

22 Jun 2022, 16:00

Malanda kicks off its annual show on Friday, while you can catch a bit of amusement park action in Cairns with the return of the Reef Eye ferris wheel.

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

04 May 2022, 11:00

This weekend features jazz, soul and indie live music, markets, a craft beer festival and the Cairns Expo, alongside Mother's Day events and long lunches!

Live music mecca to become Cairns’ first alcohol-free bar

08 Apr 2022, 13:40

A Cairns bar popular among live music lovers will soon throw out the kegs and instead encourage punters to enjoy a night out without booze.