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Tropic Issue 32 tropicnow.com.au
October - November 2021
PUBLISHER
Leah Horstmann
Art, design and fun things are front and centre in this 32nd [email protected]

edition, as well as important industry news across tourism, EDITORIAL
health, education and sport. Renee Cluff
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Annabel Bowles
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CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS DESIGN
Catherine Clark
Alana Young
Melissa Madigan
UPFRONT
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Get in touch with the latest trends in Tropic Like It’s Hot,
next to regular columns like the Editor’s Letter, A Day In
The Life, Scene Around and In Season. ADVERTISING
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BRIEFINGS
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We pull out some positive news in the local tourism sector, discuss where the region’s Can Kara
heading in terms of health, and consider some public transport options for our linear city.
CONTRIBUTORS
Dr Alex Bernhardi, Sekti Curmi, Nadine
Edwards, Nicky Horstmann, Lana
COVER STORY Kanauji, Oliver James, Sofie Pringle,
32-35 Greg Wilkinson, Colyn Huber
This issue features one of the Far North’s most awe-inspiring couples, Don and Judy COVER
Freeman – the founders of Tjapukai Dance Theatre. Don & Judy Freeman
Design: Catherine Clark &
Melissa Madigan
DESIGN & LIFESTYLE Photo: Supplied
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Cairns architects and academics share insight on how
improved spaces enhance our mood and mobility,
while we’ve gathered some stunning local homewares
and art pieces.
EAT, DRINK & SOCIALISE
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Good times are coming! This issue includes pre-game
guides on The Grass is Greener and Cocoloco Electro, the
story behind Distil on the Hill, and a look at some jazzed-
up eggplant dishes.

STOCKISTS
ARTS & CULTURE Tropic magazine prints 9,000 copies every
53-59 two months and is distributed to over 100
We say hello to NorthSite Contemporary Arts and a huge cafes, shops, hotels, the airport and outlets
list of local gigs coming to the Tanks, as well as a few across the region including Cairns, Mission
new Far North books. Beach, Mossman and the Tablelands.
You can find our stockist locations at
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Get to know the new Taipans roster ahead of their DISTRIBUTION
2021/22 season start, next to a Q&A with the region’s Simon Waters, Dorothy Brown
favourite larrikin, and a reflection on the once-important
role of cane toads. Published by
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