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25.01.2022 The man accused of stabbing a policeman has been charged with a number of offences, including one carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Police have also revealed the name of the senior constable involved in yesterday's attack.
25.01.2022 JobKeeper cuts roll out today, with some people now receiving just half of the previous $1500 per fortnight subsidy. Local analysts say this could see the unemployment rate rise to 8% by the end of the year.
24.01.2022 JCU: James Cook University, Australia has today unveiled a multi-million dollar STEM centre on its Smithfield campus. Watch a fly-through video of the Ideas Lab through the link below.
24.01.2022 You'd be hard-pressed to find a better crowd-pleaser than pizza. Whether it's all about that stretchy, stone baked dough and housemade Napoli sugo, or loaded with Aussie toppings (we need to please the pineapple-lovers too), pizza is pretty incredible. Tropic loves pizza and so we've put together a list of the best Cairns places to grab a slice.
22.01.2022 Did you see the viral video of a Townsville teen jumping and spitting on a Ferrari and a McLaren? The two supercars are now repaired and ready for show in Smithfield Shopping Centre
21.01.2022 Cairns can expect more muggy weather over Christmas, with only a bit of light rain to provide some relief. Tropic's taken a look at the 7-day forecast and the Far North's dry December so far.
20.01.2022 Watch the moment Cairns Police uncover a hidden cannabis lab in Gordonvale. From Cairns Police: During the three-day operation, officers executed search warrants on properties across Gordonvale and Edmonton where twelve people were taken into custody in relation to drug offences.... Approximately 54 cannabis plants and a further amount of cannabis were seized from the elaborate bunker hidden behind a false wall. A 46-year-old man has been charged with producing dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing property used in connection of a crime and other drug offences following the discovery of the set up at a Gordonvale property. He is expected to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on December 16. Eleven others have been issued with a Notice to Appear on 32 charges including producing dangerous drugs, supplying dangerous drugs and possessing dangerous drug equipment. Investigations continue with further charges likely.
20.01.2022 Hear from the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia about their medical evacuation of a 33-year-old man attacked by a crocodile near Lizard Island. Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/LizardIslandCroc
20.01.2022 Crystalbrook Collection has today announced the addition of a boutique Brisbane hotel to its expanding portfolio. The surprise move comes as the local Crystalbrook team prepares to open Flynn and Bailey in the coming months.
19.01.2022 The 22-year-old man accused of stabbing of a police officer at a busy Cairns mall remains in custody. The accused's case went before the Cairns Magistrates Court this morning where he did not make an application for bail.
19.01.2022 The 2.5 metre crocodile has been humanely euthanised by the Queensland Environment Department after it bit a man on the head and neck at Lizard Island last Wednesday. All crocodiles that pose a threat to human safety are targeted for removal under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan.
19.01.2022 Today's lineup on The King Review on Classic Hits 4CA Tune in at midday each Friday - or listen anytime at 4ca.com.au - as Tropic Now editor Gavin King delivers a different take on the week's issues for his new radio show The King Review, airing over the next few weeks. On today's show, you'll hear from: > Bernard Salt Demographics on what Cairns needs to do to boost our population by attracting "COVID refugees" from Melbourne and Sydney... > Barron River MP Craig Crawford MP on the state election and his underdog status > Global thought leader Helena Norberg-Hodge on localism vs globalism > The Great (Barrier Reef) Debate: 'Is the Reef dead?' with Alan Wallish from Passions of Paradise and scientist Professor Michael Bode Stream it live or listen at anytime here: http://bit.ly/kingreview
18.01.2022 CQUniversity Australia and Cairns Regional Council are again calling on the Commonwealth to help deliver a new $50m campus in Cairns. The new campus would be on the corner of Grafton and Hartley streets and cater for an expected two-fold increase in student numbers by 2030.
18.01.2022 Although you hear it all the time, we’re here to tell you again: there’s so much to do around Cairns. But you can’t fully comprehend how incredible our home is until you’ve traversed its quieter corners and scaled its highest peaks. We've curated a list of the best treks and trails to take you there. ... Tag someone you've been hanging out to go hiking with below.
17.01.2022 Get in quick - there's only a handful of seats left for the Savannah Summer Series this week. Said to be the world's first COVID-safe country music festival, it all kicks off at Salt House in Cairns tomorrow. Find the tickets link and full line-up in our story below.
17.01.2022 A public health alert has been issued for two Cairns flights after a Queensland woman tested positive for COVID-19 while in Melbourne.
14.01.2022 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk wants to funnel an extra 150 people per week into hotel quarantine in Cairns. What do you think? Let us know below.
14.01.2022 Thanks Tony from Battery World! Saved our day
14.01.2022 One of the first things Cairns newcomers hear is don’t live in a suburb starting with M. But as buyers look to live closer to city centres, the convenience and quality of properties in these suburbs can no longer be ignored.
14.01.2022 There's no shortage of picnic spots for those lucky enough to call the Sunshine State home. And as always, locals know the pick of the pack. So we've put together an insider guide to the best places in and around Cairns to put down your tartan rug. Whether you'd like to snack beside a swimming hole or along a sandy stretch of coast, the Tropic Now team has all the tips you need to know.... Let us know if we've missed your favourite below.
13.01.2022 Tropic Weekender is back, baby. Our curated guide to the best events across the Cairns region features the launch of Fryay at Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel tonight, Yungaburra Markets tomorrow, and IRONMAN in Cairns on Sunday.
13.01.2022 Following a two-day rescue operation, a hiker was walked back down Mt Bartle Frere with emergency services this morning. The 62-year-old Mourilyan man is in a stable condition in Cairns Hospital.
13.01.2022 Another day, another crash on the Kuranda Range Road... Traffic was reduced to one lane on the Kuranda Range Rd earlier today after a vehicle rolled on its way up the winding road. The female driver was uninjured in the crash and the vehicle was towed from the scene about an hour ago.
12.01.2022 We caught up with Savannah recently to hear all about her birthday fundraiser for North Qld Animal Rescue Inc. Find the donation details below if you'd like to contribute Happy 14th birthday Savannah!
12.01.2022 BREAKING: Two restaurants in the Cairns region have been listed as venues that a woman who tested positive for COVID-19 visited last week. Queensland Health says the risk to staff and patrons is low, but they're urging people to get tested if any symptoms develop. Full details in our story:
11.01.2022 The good news in the Far North's building industry continues, with demand for new homes sparking the launch of a major land development called Avalon Cairns at Goldsborough Valley. It's the latest project from the team behind Botanica Lifestyle Resort and Redlynch Valley Estate.
10.01.2022 In response to NSW's emerging Northern Beaches cluster, Queensland will reintroduce a hard border from tomorrow. Queenslanders coming from the city have until 1am tomorrow to get home without needing to undergo hotel quarantine.
09.01.2022 Tropic Now BREAKING NEWS The Bureau of Meteorology has just announced a La Nina is on her way. The natural weather event will see Cairns at greater risk of flooding, cyclones and earlier monsoons.
09.01.2022 The Queensland Government has given venues across the state a 72-hour period to start electronically recording patrons' attendance. Paper check-in processes will no longer be allowed from Wednesday.
09.01.2022 Today marks two milestones for interstate travellers waiting to come to Cairns. Direct flights from Perth to Cairns resume today after more than seven months, while the Premier has confirmed Queensland will open to Victoria on December 1. We've broken down what the new border announcements mean for the Far North, and what our tourism industry's still waiting on to survive the wet season.
07.01.2022 Ever wondered how researchers catch and track turtles? Check out Dr Takahiro Shimada tackling and capturing a green turtle in spectacular fashion via the ‘rodeo method’. JCU: James Cook University, Australia is now tagging and tracking turtles from outer space via GPS satellite technology. ... The study will help scientists better monitor their movements and mitigate the impacts of port developments in their environment. Read all about it in our story here: https://bit.ly/2SaM33Q
07.01.2022 Who doesn't love a good book recommendation? The Tropic team definitely do. Here's what we're reading this month, featuring new numbers from big names and reads that stretch beyond borders.
07.01.2022 Tropic Now editor Gavin King makes his radio debut on Classic Hits 4CA at midday this Friday October 2. Called The King Review, the six-week series will air each Friday and cover a range of topics at a national, state and local level. This Friday you'll hear about population growth and high-density development, lessons from COVID-19, food tourism, the need for a rectangular stadium and more. Tomorrow's launch show features: > Ranjit Singh from Holding Redlich... > Nick Holloway from Nu Nu Restaurant > James Dein from Savannah in the Round > Nikki Huddy from Planz Town Planning and Cr Brett Olds Div 9 Cairns Regional Council You can tune in from midday each Friday on 846AM, stream it on radio apps or listen live at www.4ca.com.au See more
07.01.2022 A man has died in a single vehicle traffic crash in Machans Beach early this morning. From Cairns Police: Investigations indicate the man was travelling along the Captain Cook Highway just after 1am when his Hyundai sedan left the road and struck a tree. The 40-year-old Watsonville man was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.... The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.
06.01.2022 Plans to build Australia’s first natural swimming lagoon in Port Douglas have officially sunk. Instead Douglas Shire Council will launch a survey to gauge interest and ideas for a smaller splash park. Find all the survey details in our article below.
06.01.2022 This weekend's a big one for basketball fans (or anyone hanging out to see some live sport) with four WNBL matches on at the Cairns Pop-up Arena. Sports-lovers aside, there's a lot to see and do this weekend in Cairns. Find the Tropic team's pick of the best upcoming events below.
05.01.2022 Tropic Now BREAKING NEWS A man is recovering at Cairns Hospital after being attacked by a crocodile near Lizard Island.
05.01.2022 The long weekend is here hallelujah. It’s jam-packed with the Savannah Summer Series, Oktoberfest at Hemingway's Brewery FNQ, the Gordonvale Cup, and stacks of seaside markets and live music gigs. Check out the full line-up in the link below.
04.01.2022 A man has been charged over the stabbing of a senior constable in a busy Cairns shopping mall. He is expected to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court today.
03.01.2022 COVID-19 roadmap released: QLD-NSW border set to open on November 1. From 4pm today, standing while drinking and eating at bars/cafes will also be allowed.
02.01.2022 Issue 26 is here, fresh off the press. In T26 we feature the local team from NAB on the cover and profile a bunch of businesses including Sauce Brewing Cairns, the Hospo Group and Avalon Cairns, get to know the people and produce of Rusty's Markets, and dig into the latest developments across real estate from Belle Property Cairns, recruitment from Elite Executive Pty Ltd as well as art, infrastructure and the environment. Pick up a copy at one of 100+ stockists, including... our friends at Phyx Me Physiotherapy and Cairns Airport. Or drop into Tropic HQ on 1/103 Mulgrave Road to grab one and say hello to the crew.
01.01.2022 A 13-year-old White Rock girl has been charged with dangerous drug possession and assault. She is also a person of interest in an assault against another teenage girl at Mooroobool last month.
01.01.2022 Longing for an afternoon beneath a poolside patio, with a pineapple poco loco (or two)? The creative brains behind Laneway Green, Wolf Lane Distillery, Flamingos Tiki Bar and Nusa Caña Rum have come together to bring Cairns exactly that - Float Club at Motel Nomad this Saturday. Matty from Laneway also let Tropic in on what else Cairns can expect this summer. Details below.
