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Talaroo Hot Springs in heart of Savannah Way to open this weekend

24 Jun 2021, 10:15

One of North Queensland's most spectacular destinations and a site long-treasured by Ewamian people is set to open this weekend, Saturday 26 June.

Cairns Regional Council submits proposal to bring in visitor levy

23 Jun 2021, 17:00

Cairns Regional Council has submitted a recommendation to the State Government to undertake the legislative change necessary to implement a tourism tax.

Major shake-up for visa-holders and FNQ farmers in UK trade deal

16 Jun 2021, 16:30

Mandatory farm work will be scrapped in Australia's working holiday visa program, while a new agricultural visa will be offered to UK and ASEAN nationals.

New cafes, bars, restaurants popping up in Cairns

04 Jun 2021, 17:00

Good news: it's Friday. Better news: The Tropic team has rounded together a list of new bars, restaurants and cafes, as well as a new distillery in Cairns.

Council staff exodus as claims of bullying, assault emerge

27 May 2021, 17:40

An anonymous letter describes physical violence and silencing of staff at Cairns Regional Council as staff resignations ramp up.

Entire town in Far North Queensland on market for $340k

20 May 2021, 13:25

Situated on the the Savannahlander railway, just a couple hours’ drive from Cairns, the historical Tablelands town of Lappa is up for private sale.

Drought resilience hub for tropical Cairns

19 Apr 2021, 15:06

James Cook University is establishing a multi-million dollar Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub at its Cairns campus, to help fight the effects and impacts of future droughts.

Push for major upgrade to Smithfield mountain bike trails

12 Apr 2021, 18:00

A group of businessmen and mountain biking enthusiasts are pushing for a $6 million 70-kilometre upgrade to Smithfield Conservation Park’s trail network.

Four Far North Queensland towns up for state tourism awards

12 Apr 2021, 12:00

Kuranda, Mareeba and Yungaburra are finalists in state tourism awards and are in the draw to win tourism consultancy packages valued up to $25,000.

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.

Cairns production To Kill A Cassowary relaunches tonight

05 Mar 2021, 10:00

JUTE Theatre Company is relaunching its production of To Kill a Cassowary at Bulmba-ja Art Centre after a year of COVID-19 postponements.

JCU launch new pharmacy course in Cairns today

22 Feb 2021, 12:30

James Cook University’s four-year pharmacy program starts today, marking the first time pharmacy studies have been available to Cairns students.

Cairns marine investment attracts another global player

16 Feb 2021, 12:13

Two Australian-owned globally-renowned companies are now vying to take advantage of major Federal Government investment in marine defence capabilities in Cairns.

Cairns wallaby relocation on track to begin next month

11 Feb 2021, 16:12

A wildlife rescue group is preparing to relocate a trial group of agile wallabies from Trinity Beach, after receiving vital funding.

Ten Cairns industries most in need of staff right now

04 Feb 2021, 16:07

As the end nears for the JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs, Tropic Now has done some digging to find out what the local job market is currently like.