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TROPIC • UP FRONT

MELBOURNE CUP
AT CRYSTALBROOK FLYNN
It’s that time of year again - good vibes and
glamour. Crystalbrook Collection’s resident
social butterfly, Boardwalk Social, is hosting
an event not to be missed. WHAT’S HOT
The event will boast 10 pop-up bars,
a drinks package, canapés, snacks and
FAT FROG STUDIO
entertainment. At Tropic we have two
Although only just launched, The Tropic team is
tickets up for grabs - find out more at
tropicnow.com.au/win
MORE: crystalbrookcollection.com/flynn
MORE: @fatfrogstudio

OOGEE HEADWEAR
Made for the bush, beach and beyond, each
ooGee hat is inspired by a beloved Australian
location and celebrates native styles and
designs. Their hats are proudly made in
Australia to withstand our diverse and
sometimes harsh conditions. All headwear
provides UPF50+ sun protection, is available
in a range of sizes, styles and shades, and
READ, WATCH, LISTEN is constructed using the brand’s innovative
Some of the things we’re digging this Flexibraid technology. They’ll also never lose
October and November. their shape, are water-safe, crush-resistant
and travel-friendly.
LISTENING TO The Foals, Darker Still
(Parkway Drive), 2 Die 4 (Tove Lo), Holiday MORE: oogee.com.au
(Confidence Man), Are You Haunted? (Methyl
Ethel), Apple Music‘s Permanent Vacation
Playlist, Celebrity Skin (Hole).
WHAT’S NOT
WATCHING The Rings of Power, Rick & Morty
Season 6, House of Dragons, What We Do
in the Shadows, Old People‘s Home for OLYMPICS LEGACY PROJECT
Teenagers, RHOBV - if you know you know, The Brisbane Olympics in 2032 is set to light the
SBS Food, Barry, Archer. Queensland tourism industry on fire, yet it’s becoming

READING The Gosling Girl (Jacqueline Roy), apparent that it may be a missed opportunity for the Far
Slow Days, Fast Company (Eve Babitz), North. Whilst we are destined to get our fair share of
Where the Crawdads Sing (Delia Owens), All tourists flocking north before or after the Games, it’s a
the Light We Cannot See (Anthony Doerr), piece of the massive infrastructure pie that will deliver a
Trip Advisor restaurant reviews - for shits lasting legacy for our city. The lack of collaboration and
and giggles. unity amongst our city’s political and business leaders
means that we are still without a strong pitch for an
infrastructure project. Who should be leading the way?

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