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Tropic Now is back — and the tropical north is our beat once more

After a quiet stretch, the masthead returns: same independent voice, same belief that Cairns and the far north deserve their own newsroom. Here is what to expect.

By Tropic Now staff ·

Property Property

Cairns property is outpacing the rest of the country

 Business Business

$550m Nova precinct launches on the waterfront

 Guide Guide

The best swimming spots across the tropical north

 Tourism Tourism

New international route touches down in Cairns

Business & Property

All business →
Tourism Tourism

Tourism boom is fuelling a wave of new investment

Record visitor numbers are spilling into hotels, hospitality and home-grown ventures right across the region.

By Tropic Now staff ·

Environment Environment

Big solar farm proposed for the tropical north

A utility-scale project could put the region at the centre of Queensland's renewable push.

By Tropic Now staff ·

Business Business

$550m Nova precinct breaks ground

One of the largest private developments the city has seen aims to reshape the southern waterfront.

By Tropic Now staff ·

Lifestyle, Food & Events

All lifestyle →
Food Food

The best of the Cairns and Port Douglas food scene

From reef-to-plate fine dining to laneway laksa, the far north is quietly becoming a serious food destination.

By Tropic Now staff ·

Guide Guide

Where to swim: the region's best waterholes

Our pick of the creeks, falls and hidden lagoons worth the drive this dry season.

By Tropic Now staff ·

Tourism Tourism

New international flights land in Cairns

A fresh direct route opens the far north to a major new visitor market.

By Tropic Now staff ·