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Rock legends lined up to play in new Cairns music festival

25 Mar 2021, 10:45

Ian Moss, The Black Sorrows and Richard Clapton are among the ten acts set to play in Sunset Sounds at the Cairns Showgrounds on June 13.

Increase in potentially fatal water & soil-borne infections

25 Mar 2021, 10:22

FNQ health officials issue a warning about entering floodwaters and mud with bare feet, following a spike in melioidosis and leptospirosis cases.

Olympic legend Bradbury to bring own lager to Cairns

24 Mar 2021, 17:30

‘Doing a Bradbury’ is as much a part of Australia's identity as a crisp, cold lager. And now, Cairns can enjoy a beer with the Olympic legend himself.

Sydney firm favoured over locals for Cairns Festival

23 Mar 2021, 17:22

A Council report recommends the adoption of plan to employ a Sydney firm rather than accept tenders for the festival's light and laser show.

List of Cairns clinics now offering COVID-19 vaccines

23 Mar 2021, 17:00

Tropic has put together a guide on who's currently eligible to receive the free COVID-19 vaccine and which Cairns clinics are now delivering it.

Hire car shortage as visitors descend on Cairns

23 Mar 2021, 13:30

Tourism operators in the Cairns region are reporting strong Easter holiday bookings, however there’s a catch: rental cars are hard to come by.

John Butler rescheduled Cairns show confirmed

23 Mar 2021, 09:15

A new date – and new location – for John Butler’s highly-anticipated performance in the Cairns Summer Sounds series has been confirmed.

Banana farmers ‘entirely disillusioned’ with $25k grant

22 Mar 2021, 11:30

Growers impacted by cyclone damages are now eligible for a $25,000 grant – but farmers say it’s not enough and not targeted to the industry's biggest issue.

Extradition request signed in Toyah Cordingley murder case

19 Mar 2021, 12:25

The Federal Government has signed an extradition request to India with respect to a man wanted in relation to the Toyah Cordingley murder case.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

19 Mar 2021, 11:00

This weekend brings the arrival of the Archibald Prize to CAG, as well as a craft beer and comedy event at Motel Nomad and a few Big Bash matches.

Government investigates replacement of Barron River Bridge

18 Mar 2021, 12:22

$2.1-million to be spent inquiring whether to replace or rehabilitate the vital structure after steel weld faults were discovered.

Nostalgic alt rock festival to make its Cairns debut

16 Mar 2021, 12:00

Rock buffs rejoice – some of Aussie most renowned artists and nostalgic names including Grinspoon and Regurgitator are lined up to play in Cairns.

Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to Cairns' best events

12 Mar 2021, 09:30

Pool parties, markets, art exhibitions, cricket, comedy and an international film festival – there's a great lineup of things to do this weekend.

Queensland bans single-use plastics

11 Mar 2021, 08:15

Plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and expanded polystyrene products will be outlawed from September 1st.

Federal government to offer half-price flights to Cairns

11 Mar 2021, 07:45

Between April and July, 800,000 half-price flights will be available to thirteen tourist destinations around Australia including Cairns.