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EDITOR’S LETTER

We acknowledge the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji and Yirrganydji as the Traditional Owners of the
area today known as Cairns. We also pay our respects to the custodians of the land in surrounding
areas and recognise their rich and evolving culture and continuing connection to country.

My sister got married recently and Bronte, the most placid puppy you will ever meet, is also
it was the first time our family had now part of the furniture and getting along famously with
been able to come together properly cheeky Charlie the mini foxy.
for ages. Since Christmas, actually. Unintentionally, family has formed a bit of a theme in this
We kept getting COVID-19 and other June/July issue.
lurgies at different times (don’t judge, We introduce you to farming family the Murats, who are
it’s a big family!) and with a few bubs killing it in the coffee world, as well as one of the Watkins
and toddlers plus a couple of older family members, it just wasn’t tribe and his new tequila (but we can’t call it that!) on the
worth the risk. Atherton Tablelands.
When it finally happened, it was awesome – I hadn’t realised how Dr Chris has some health tips for children, while we
much I had been missing them, such is the busyness of life. investigate how Trinity Anglican School is inspiring
While that circumstance should (hopefully) be a thing of the past, curiosity in its kindy kids.
I have vowed not to go so long without that childhood family Plus, you’ll find a special 12-page CIAF feature (and fancy
connection ever again. fold-out!) at the magazine’s end, which also spotlights
The Tropic team’s family has recently welcomed a couple of new NorthSite and Cairns Art Gallery satellite events.
members. Meet Sasha Rozhkova – a super interesting addition – Tropic is about being a part of and contributing to
she holds a Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology, has worked our wonderful community. Please get in touch with us
in vineyard management, and more recently skilled up in the art anytime to share your thoughts, story ideas or just to
of social media (yes, it is an art). have a little fun with us. All the details are on the
Tropic Now website.
We would hate for you to be a stranger.

Renee Cluff

Have you considered adopting or
fostering a dog? Bronte is a rescue dog
from North Queensland Animal Rescue
(NQAR), which is always looking for
loving homes for the many dogs that
come into their care.
Find out more: nqar.org.au

If you were to open a shop, what would you sell?

Leah Renee Annabel Cat Melissa Mette Sasha
Firewater I’d love to run My mum’s Cheese and Flowers Papa Dom’s Reworked
(mum’s an old-school handmade cured meats meatballs second-hand
chilli cordial) milk bar where crochet hats clothing
and cheese the kids hang (@mums.hats creations with
biscuits in a out on Instagram) a tonne of
space filled plants
with books,
magazines and
good vibes

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