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Hospital boss 'quietly confident' Cairns is at COVID peak

04 Aug 2022, 14:30

Numbers are still slightly up on last week at 250-plus new cases per day, however the region's top health boss is expecting this to soon ease.

Biosecurity dog handler jobs open to general public for the first time

04 Aug 2022, 11:02

You no longer have to be a working biosecurity officer to apply for a job as a dog handler at the country's airports, seaports and mail centres.

Spirited past of 142-year-old Tablelands pub brought back to life by new owner

04 Aug 2022, 09:30

Schooners are served with some tales of yesteryear at Herberton's Royal Hotel, which has recently undergone a renaissance at the hands of its new publican.

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

03 Aug 2022, 14:04

The Italian Festival wraps up with the Carnevale Gala Ball, Pete Murray and Greta Stanley have shows on, and the FNQ Emergency Services ball is back.

'Bold and offbeat’ clothing label to open new store in Cairns

02 Aug 2022, 17:30

An eccentric and vibrant Australian clothing label, which has been a mainstay of the Melbourne fashion scene for decades, is opening its first Cairns store.

First orders placed as Far North Queensland affordable home start-up breaks new ground

02 Aug 2022, 16:16

Cyclone-resilient dome homes are being snapped up for as little as $47,000 as part of a new initiative to address housing unaffordability.

The missing persons cases that have stumped Far North investigators

02 Aug 2022, 09:30

There are 10 people still deemed missing in Far North Queensland, some of whom haven't been seen for over 25 years.

New deal inks more transfer shuttles in and out of Cairns Airport

02 Aug 2022, 07:45

Regular shuttles from first flight to last flight will soon be available to transport visitors between Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and the airport.

‘The message is not being heard’: Cairns set to top record for stolen cars

01 Aug 2022, 16:42

Police in Cairns are pleading with motorists to hide their keys, as the number of car thefts nudges towards a record high.

Beloved Freshwater fig tree to be removed

01 Aug 2022, 12:03

Cairns Regional Council says two of three arborists have determined that a much-loved fig tree in Freshwater is too diseased to save.

Two Cairns police cars rammed, a third struck in separate alleged drink driving incidents

01 Aug 2022, 11:00

Three police cars were allegedly hit by drink drivers in separate incidents over the weekend, one of which involved a stolen Mustang.

Cardwell ‘ride destination’ mountain bike trail project moves into high gear

29 Jul 2022, 10:18

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has approved funding for a business case to cement the region as a global mountain bike tourism destination.

Tropic Now’s list of the best hikes around Cairns

29 Jul 2022, 10:00

Ready to traverse our region's quieter corners and scale its highest peaks? We've curated the ultimate guide to hiking around Cairns. Let's go.

‘Died of thirst’: Research solves mystery of Far North Queensland mangrove dieback

28 Jul 2022, 10:38

Researchers have found it wasn't the heatwave which caused 40-million mangroves to die in the Gulf during, but a related climatic event.

Aussie icon to join inaugural Ocean Swim Series over the outer reef

28 Jul 2022, 10:30

A rare chance to swim competitively over the Great Barrier Reef has joined Cairns' growing sports calendar, and a special guest will help kick off the inaugural event.