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…
Feeling a little overwhelmed by the world right now? We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves, especially when tensions are running high, but how often do we actually allow ourselves time to chill and lap up a little pampering? Spending quality “me time” shouldn’t mean spending lots of cash, or…
The world has lost a hero. Civil rights icon John Lewis passed away on Friday evening after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old. “I have been in some kind of fight — for freedom, equality, basic human rights — for nearly my entire life. I have never faced a fight quite…
As we have stumbled our way through this pandemic, past supermarket shortages and panic buying, it’s become evident just how important food security is and how self-sufficiency may provide the answer. Enter: the permaculture lifestyle. More than just ‘backyard gardening’, permaculture is an attitude that can reap many rewards. Sure, it won’t happen overnight (what…
In Issue 45, author and climate campaigner Anna Rose explained how we all have more power than we think when it comes to influencing and creating real change. When I was four years old, a landmark paper was published by eminent CSIRO scientist Dr Tom Beer. Titled ‘Australian bushfire danger under changing climatic regimes’, the…
What normally comes to mind when you think of Pride month? Parades, parties and pasties? The rainbow too, of course; a riot of colour and light that acknowledges and accepts the full spectrum of humanity in all its glory. For over five decades now, June has served as a time to celebrate. A lot has…
For Kate Nelson, going plastic-free has been a way of life for the past decade. After learning the negative impact that plastic had on our oceans and marine life in 2009, Kate decided to take action and ditch disposable plastics for good – creating her ocean advocacy alias, Plastic Free Mermaid. Her new book offers…
The events of the past few months have turned our world upside down, changing the way we eat, socialise, learn, work – and shop. What impact is the crisis having on the global fashion industry, and how have the people who make our clothes been affected? It’s no secret that retail has been one of…
We know it’s crucial our clothes are kind to the planet and the people who make them – but what about our somewhat smaller, furrier friends? To find out how you can have a wardrobe that prioritises animal welfare, read this handy guide to the biggest animal-cruelty culprits and how to avoid them. ………. Make…
Make the most of your pantry provisions and reduce your weekly food waste with these tips from bestselling author, minimalist and philanthropist Sarah Wilson. In this instalment of The Helpers Series – curated by activist and changemaker Maree Lowes – you’ll learn Sarah’s top eight food hacks, plus how to make her signature Genius Garlic…
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