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New Advance Cairns CEO sees unique opportunities for the region

01 Sep 2022, 13:46

…Jacinta Reddan is the new CEO of advocacy and economic development organisation Advance Cairns.

Manufacturing success story facing closure following doomed Cairns move

29 Aug 2022, 17:08

The owners of multiple award-winning All Fish For Dogs are fearing bankruptcy after being forced to stop operating from their new Cairns factory.

Study shows Queensland's tropical cyclones adversely impact mothers and their newborns

26 Aug 2022, 10:05

Research has linked cyclone-affected areas of Queensland with significantly higher risks of preterm births and newborns with low birthweights.

Italian-style piazza forms centrepiece of ‘cruise ship on land’ for Cairns seniors

25 Aug 2022, 14:05

Standalone villas will be built alongside a full complement of social, lifestyle, beauty, health and care facilities as part of a new $75m retirement home.

$162-million confirmed for fight against crown of thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef

16 Aug 2022, 10:13

Labor has followed through with its election commitment, promising around $20-million/year for the next eight years for the starfish control program.

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

27 Jul 2022, 09:00

The Italian Festival is finally here, along with live music, markets, music bingo and cinema. You can also join a hiking group to tackle Mt Bartle Frere.

Marine transport company Sea Swift appoints new CEO to Cairns

21 Jul 2022, 11:00

Northern Australia's largest shipping company, Sea Swift, has appointed a new CEO following the departure of Rochelle Macdonald earlier this year.

Cairns icon and Matildas young gun Mary Fowler joins Manchester City

30 Jun 2022, 09:45

From Cairns to the world stage, local treasure Mary Fowler has signed a four-year deal with Manchester City in the biggest move of her career yet.

State budget delivers water bill relief, hospital beds, marine precinct upgrade in Cairns

21 Jun 2022, 17:24

The wishes of Cairns leaders have been answered in a Queensland budget that has ‘no major disappointments’ for the region.

More hospital beds the highest priority for Cairns ahead of state budget

20 Jun 2022, 15:33

Cairns leaders are hoping for a multi-million health commitment for the region when the Queensland Government hands down its budget tomorrow.

Brisbane 2032 scouts in Cairns to identify potential young Olympians

06 Jun 2022, 12:00

Athletes aged 13 to 30 are being invited to register for testing sessions in Cairns as part of a Brisbane 2032 talent identification program.

Calannas sell North Queensland’s largest family-owned pharmacy chain

30 May 2022, 10:31

10 Calanna Whole Health Pharmacies across Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands and Townsville will now be re-branded as TerryWhite Chemmart stores.

FNQ papaya whisperer wins prestigious global award

26 May 2022, 12:25

Skybury Farms Nursery Manager Bongani Ndawana has received a major international propagation award for delivering delicious papaya fruit at large qualities.

Returned Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch reveals his plans for the next three years

23 May 2022, 13:45

The re-elected LNP Member for the Far North Queensland seat has told Tropic Now he's got plenty of goals to achieve before he retires in 2025.

How two Cairns men helped solve the marine killer mystery

19 May 2022, 09:39

Bodies were put on the line as scientists solved the enigma of what was killing and harming people in the waters of Far North Queensland.