Putting sustainable design talent in the spotlight, the Redress Design Award aims to educate emerging designers about sustainable design theory in order to promote a circular fashion economy. Taking into consideration the economical, environmental and societal impacts of a product’s lifecycle, the competition encourages designers to use a combination of zero-waste, upcycling and reconstruction techniques…
After experiencing the powerful ceremony of tea for the first time on a visit to a wintry Poland in 2002, Rebecca Domorev found peace – and a winning business idea – in the humble cup of tea. Tell us about the journey that inspired Tielka? I fell in love with tea in the northern winter…
In 2020 it seems scientists have been thrust into the spotlight more than ever before. Not only are they having to do their job, they’re also having to spend an exhausting amount of time communicating the science (in real time) while defending themselves against personal attacks – especially so if they are a woman. On…
Life as we know it has been turned upside down and inside out – it’s enough to leave you feeling discombobulated. While it’s true that our lives may never be the same again, there’s also never been a more perfect time to press reset; to create and shape a brave new world. Rocking us from…
The tide of change is rising and with it, our hope for the future. We’re excited to say that our new, thoughtful and fresh perspective-filled Spring Issue 47 has landed! Our stunning cover features the designs of Indigenous artist and jewellery designer Krystal Hurst of Gillawarra Arts, modelled by her niece Angie Davis in Yuin…
Following on from her much-loved debut book, OSTRO, the queen of uncomplicated, unfussy cooking Julia Busuttil Nishimura, has released a new recipe book focusing on simple, seasonal family food. Here, Julia shares her version of chicken soup for the soul – a refreshing, spring-appropriate miso ramen, with handmade noodles (how fancy!). Sourdough is so last…
Science and scientific research has always been a pretty undervalued profession – just ask any qualified scientist currently trying to elucidate and communicate their knowledge in a world obsessed with the cult of celebrity. Lost in bytes and bits of misinformation, junk and pseudoscience, many are relegated to silence, or worse – derision. History hasn’t…
An always vibrant celebration of First Nations art and culture, this year the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), are bringing their highly-revered annual festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists direct to our homes and screens. The CIAF ethical art market place attracts thousands of national and international collectors and curators each year, helping…
By slowing down and celebrating clothes as culture, there’s a lot we can learn and celebrate about Indigenous designers and the work they do. The introduction of the National Indigenous Fashion Awards this year takes us one step closer to putting these talented artists, deservedly, on the map. Broadcasted live via NITV’s social media earlier…
As our chaotic world spins madly on, creating a harmonious and peaceful environment by using the magic of nature is a philosophy we can all get behind. Calming the mind and rejuvenating the soul, the individually handcrafted botanical smudge sticks from Elementals Botanica aim to bring a deeper sense of purpose and wellbeing. Smudging itself…
Connection, community, Country… oh and COVID-19 — as the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) kicks off again next week, things are set to look a little different as the event moves online for the first time in its history. Now in its 14th year, DAAF will run for nine days from 6 August on the…
Do you know your oxo-degradables from your non-biodegradable bioplastics? Can you pick a compostable plastic bag when you see one? In Issue 44, we delved into the complex world of ‘greener’ plastics to unpack the issues around our packaging. While we’ve made strides in the past decade towards freedom from plastic, Australians still consume an…
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