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Tropic Issue 17 tropicnow.com.au
April-May 2019

EDITOR
In this edition, we tackle some in-depth economic issues facing the Gavin King
city while also enjoying the finer things of life in this beautiful slice [email protected]
of paradise, from weekends away to cocktails and social occasions. EDITORIAL
Thanks for joining us. Renee Cluff
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CONTENTS DESIGN
Caitlin Brennan
Amy Waddell
UPFRONT ADVERTISING
10-16 Tim Cooke
Some bite-sized goodness to ease your way into the magazine, featuring our Editor’s [email protected]
Letter, Day in the Life with Belinda Danks-Woodley, a great local photography in Scene 0418 671 379
Around, the Tropic-cool barometer in What’s Hot, and of course, In Season. DIGITAL
BRIEFINGS Can Kara
18-29 OPERATIONS
The essential stuff you need to know about the environment, real estate, agriculture, Leah Horstmann
tourism and business news in the Tropical North, along with Eva Grabner’s column. WRITERS
Darren Barber
SPECIAL REPORT Dr Alex Bernhardi
30-31 Amy Eden
We handpick an alternate leadership group for Cairns to progress the debate sparked by Shaun Donaldson
the tropicnow.com.au news story about council’s Shared Vision 2050 Committee. Foodvixen
Eva Grabner
COVER STORY Sharon Harwood
33-39 Nicky Horstmann
We explore the growth of CQUniversity and get to know new vice-chancellor Professor Nikki Huddy
Nick Klomp. Sam Kennis
Rebecca Macmillan
PROFILES & FEATURES Paul Sjogren
41-47 Nicholas Slatyer
We sit down with Joe Vella, explore part 2 of our Cairns CBD analysis, and Adam Volcov Megan Thomas
Adam Volcov
from VBA Business gives us tips on finding a great accountant.
PHOTOGRAPHY
TROPIC HEALTH Julian Chirotto
49-53 Paul Furse
Our expanded health and well-being section features Dr Alex’s latest column and news Nathan David Kelly
from Cairns Private Hospital, Thrive, headspace Cairns and Healthy Hub. Dion Tillema
OPINION
55-57
Tropic columnists voice their views about everything from fishing to education.
FOOD & DRINK
58-60
Check out Foodvixen’s review of Slap & Pickle and mix up a tasty Tiki cocktail with Sam
Kennis from Three Wolves.
LIFESTYLE COVER
64-72 CQUniversity students having fun at the
Tropic cover photo shoot
Some new editorial goodies with Tropic Weekender and Darren Barber’s car review plus
Cairns Art Galley news, live music snapshot and Makin’ Whoopee’s Maker’s Market. STOCKISTS
Tropic Magazine is distributed to over
SOCIALS 100 cafes, waiting rooms, shops, hotels
75 and other outlets across the region
See who’s out and about networking and partying at recent events by the Cairns Chamber including Cairns, Innisfail, Port Douglas,
of Commerce and Because Fashion at Tokunai Hair. and the Tablelands. To stock copies,
please email us:
SPORT [email protected]
76-78 Published by
We look at the recent success of the award-winning Cairns Cycling Club Tropic Group Pty Ltd
REGIONAL HISTORY ABN 99391842090
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We look back to a colourful moment in the Tropical North’s amazing past. Ph: (07) 4079 5217
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