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TROPIC • PUBLIC TRANSPORT

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.

We have a new office dog and If footy’s not your thing, this issue has a great list of other
he’s unreal. Charlie the mini fox terrier club sports to contemplate getting involved in (p.64).
is the pet of our designer, Mette. I for one, had never heard of vigoro. We are also featuring
He arrives each morning with ball in some names you may never have heard of.
mouth and throughout the day, Perhaps you’re familiar with Din Din and Djarragun,
he (mostly) patiently waits for the toy but what about Wundu or Kooborah?
to be thrown by one of our team. These are traditional names of local
When I have a bout of writer’s block (or simply need to get away landmarks (p.40) and we’re on a
from the desk!), I take him to the grassy spot out the back of our mission to make them commonplace.
office and spend five minutes playing fetch. Such a simple and Also in this issue, we explore the
enjoyable activity really hits the reset button. It’s nice to have business of art. The region’s fast
Charlie curled up asleep on my lap while I’m typing away, too. becoming an art hub, but should you
This cute little pooch has improved our productivity, while buy with investment in mind? Or
relieving stress. He’s also a great icebreaker when clients visit. should you just stick to what you like?
Yes, there are a few things we are working on – skateboarders We have all the tips from local
whizzing past our front window get an earful, for instance experts (p.58), some of which
– but all in all, Charlie is a very welcome member of the team. may surprise you.
The return of local sport competitions is also being welcomed. Enjoy the read! Meanwhile, I really
Tropic is a proud partner of the Norths Cairns Tigers – get along must take Charlie for a run.
to their games for your AFL fix and especially keep an eye out for
16-year-old midfielder Heidi Talbot, who’s been named among
the state’s top 30 prospects. Renee Cluff

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Leah Renee Annabel Cat Melissa Mette Manaia
If you haven’t Relationships Don’t forget Trust your gut Sometimes we Double decker Left handed
got it, you don’t ebb and flow. to drink water get so used to tacos drinks taste
need it It’s not always being stressed, better than right
going to we don’t even handed drinks
be rosy realise we are
stressed

SEE US ROAR

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