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‘A great loss’: Former Queensland Treasurer and Cairns champion Keith DeLacy dies

26 Nov 2021, 12:26

Tributes are flowing for former Queensland Treasurer and Far North Queensland advocate Keith De Lacy AM, who has died aged 81.

Cairns business opens up all abilities travel and experiences

14 Oct 2021, 11:30

A range of new care services has been launched in Far North Queensland to cater for all of the needs of visitors who are elderly or have disabilities.

Opulent resort-style house named Home of the Year in Cairns building awards

11 Oct 2021, 16:00

The Palm Cove home boasts marble and stone finishes and a 25-metre pool. Check out all the Housing Industry Association award recipients.

Cairns community rally to buy computers for remote Nepalese school

21 Sep 2021, 13:00

Friends of Himalayan Children (FHC), led by Cairns local Som Tamang, has received a $10,000 donation to buy a laptop suite for a remote school in Batase.

Cairns Taipans farewell star centre Cameron Oliver

17 Sep 2021, 07:59

The Cairns Taipans have released Cameron Oliver from his two-year contract, after the centre signed a deal to play in the NBA.

2032 Olympics: Cairns' focus shifts towards training hub, unearthing local athletes

07 Sep 2021, 12:01

Cairns leaders move to position Cairns as an elite athlete training hub, a hotbed of sporting talent, and must-visit tourist destination.

Construction on $41.4m Wangetti Trail due to start this year

06 Sep 2021, 12:30

Public comment is now open for the southern section of the Wangetti Trail, construction of which could start by the end of this year if federally approved.

TARGA release full program for Cairns, Great Barrier Reef event

24 Aug 2021, 13:00

One of the most renowned tarmac rallies is returning to Far North Queensland this spring, with details on its full program and road closures just released.

JCU finds baby sea turtles ingesting hundreds of plastic pieces in Australian waters

02 Aug 2021, 14:15

A study done in-part by JCU in both east and west Australian oceans found marine turtles are ingesting potentially hundreds of pieces of plastic.

Cairns to finally get Krispy Kreme with 7-Eleven expansion into Far North

08 Jul 2021, 09:30

The doughnut-shaped hole in our city’s heart is soon to be filled – Krispy Kreme is on its way to Cairns and Townsville along with 15 new 7-Eleven stores.

$317m surf park resort proposal put forth to Douglas Shire

07 Jul 2021, 15:30

Tropic Now has spoken to the local architects behind the design of an elaborate wave park, swimming lagoon and hotel complex slated for Port Douglas.

Cairns' newest hotel opens its doors to the public

02 Jul 2021, 13:15

The Benson Hotel, at the site of the old Rydges Plaza, has injected new life into what was known as the LILO Rooftop Pool Bar.

Cairns to get rates rise, new projects in latest council budget

30 Jun 2021, 14:00

Ratepayers will be taxed an extra 2.5% in the upcoming financial year, following the delivery of Cairns Regional Council’s 2021-22 Budget.

‘Overwhelming’ response to new lots for sale north of Cairns

30 Jun 2021, 10:15

Land in a new estate north of Cairns is being snapped up before it's even officially on the market, with the majority of interest coming from local buyers.

Burgers and beers with Hemingway's head chef and brewer duo

25 Jun 2021, 15:00

With its waterfront location, a core range of award-winning beer, limited releases, and great pub fare, Hemingway's is one of Cairns most beloved brewpubs.