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Local duo vying to become first women to ‘swim the gap’ between Green Island and Cairns

26 Jul 2022, 10:30

… the treacherous 27 kilometres between Green Island and Cairns is one of the world’s longest ocean swims.

Coral Expeditions launch new small ship itineraries

08 Sep 2020, 16:00

Local tourists can soon find freedom in the farthest reaches with Coral Expeditions, Cairns' pioneering small ship expedition line.

Tropic 100 List: What to eat, see and do in Cairns in 2020

13 Jan 2020, 16:00

Tropic 100: Our first annual list of 100 things we think you should see, eat and do in and around Cairns in 2020.

The request for Chinese forces in the Solomon Islands: What does it mean for North Qld, Australia & the Pacific?

25 Mar 2022, 13:36

… and police presence in the neighbouring Solomon Islands.

Opportunities on offer in Cairns CBD to start-up businesses and creatives

14 Feb 2022, 11:30

Empty pockets of the city will soon be filled with local start-ups and creative projects, thanks to an exciting new initiative taking shape in Cairns.

Local lads prepare to swim massive distance from Green Island to Cairns

30 Jul 2021, 12:45

Jesse O'Hara, Joel Little and Marijn Kerkhoven will 'swim the gap' to support AFL Cape York House, undertaking a feat only ever attempted by three people.

Far North Queensland set to mark double 30th anniversaries of Torres Strait flag and Mabo decision

25 May 2022, 09:31

…Tropic Now speaks to the son of the Torres Strait Island flag designer ahead of a massive Reconciliation Week.

Townsville to enter three-day lockdown from this evening

29 Jun 2021, 12:15

…ocal government area of Townsville, which includes Magnetic Island and Palm Island, will enter a three-day lockdown…

Mission Beach real estate market begins to boom

05 Feb 2020, 17:09

Median price growth has climbed way above the national average since Mayfair 101 began investing in the region.

Mayor: Tourism mecca plan won’t spoil Mission Beach

23 Sep 2019, 16:09

… tourism projects in Mission Beach and on Dunk Island.

‘Views as far as Green Island’: Reef Eye gears up for Cairns comeback

21 Jun 2022, 10:30

The chance to catch panoramic views over Cairns and its stunning surrounds – and for just $10 a pop – is set to return to the city this week.

VIDEO: Whale of a surprise for TNQ dive boat passengers

20 Jul 2017, 12:30

Male humpback whale makes a splash with a surprising hello to passengers and crew on dive boat off Cairns.

More mooring sites for Reef boaties

22 Nov 2016, 19:31

The more moorings the merrier for tropical north Queensland boaties.

Aircraft makes emergency landing in Torres Strait

04 Oct 2022, 09:12

… has made an emergency landing on a road on Moa Island in the Torres Strait.

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.