Taking place in Sydney’s Opera House last Saturday, The Australia Council’s 10th National Indigenous Arts Awards honoured the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. For Queensland-born singer-songwriter Ancestress Teila Watson, the evening saw her receive The Dreaming Award – a prize that bestows mentorship and $20,000 upon an 18-26-year-old Indigenous artist, in order to…
A favourite pair of jeans, the perfect slouchy jumper, that beautiful dress for a special occasion – clothes help us express ourselves and tell the world who we are. But they also have their own stories: those of the farmers, the sewers, the cutters, the makers, and of the impact each garment has on these…
Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a relative sewing newbie, we have a selection of free (yes, free!) downloadable sewing patterns to suit your skill set and your style. Our four most recent patterns were created exclusively for Peppermint by the talented Emily from In the Folds, and feature a wardrobe staple for every season, so you can put those sewing skills…
There’s a lot to love about the comfy-as clobber from New Zealand’s Thunderpants. Way back in 1995, this family-run business started out with a mission to create sustainable smalls in smile-worthy prints, and as they’ve grown the range has expanded to include perfectly patterned clothing for all the family. Imagine our joy, then, to hear…
Managing a social enterprise that aims to awaken people to their individual power is challenging. Trying to convince people that they already have what they need to solve their problems can be fairly disruptive to a certain mindset. “I’m certain I don’t!” some reply. In cultures immersed in the blame game, too many of us…
Back in issue 31 of Peppermint, assignmint #18 called on people to make small changes with big impact. For writer Freya Latona, this was the inspiration to create communal composting in her Sydney laneway. Here, she talks us through the ways it’s helped build community and relationships in the space. Bakers Lane in Sydney’s inner west, a…
We all know recycling has huge benefits for our planet – but have you ever considered the human cost of a process that involves sorting trash by hand? Every year, an estimated 10million tonnes of plastic waste is imported into China to be re-used in the country’s manufacturing industry. But before it can be repurposed,…
Whilst some could argue that every day’s Sav Blanc day, we were overjoyed to discover there’s an official date dedicated to our favourite icy cold tipple. Friday 5 May 2017 is International Sauvignon Blanc day, and to celebrate this particularly heady Friyay, Yealands is offering five lucky Peppermint readers the chance to win a six-pack…
Meditation is a bit like having a superpower up your sleeve. By regularly sitting down to do nothing for short stretches (OK, admittedly that part can be challenging), you’re likely to feel calmer, more focused and less inclined to yell at your friends and family for preposterous reasons. This May, you can learn exactly how to…
Now in its fourth edition, the ‘Ethical Fashion Report: The Truth Behind the Barcode’ ranks some of the world’s best-known fashion brands based on their approach to labour rights. Published by Christian NGO Baptist World Aid Australia, this year’s Report is more comprehensive than ever, with 106 companies representing 330 individual brands held under the…
Celebrities caught in the nuddy often make headlines for all the wrong reasons – but this time, it’s all for a good cause. Ahead of Fashion Revolution Week, which launches on Monday, 11 Aussie celebrities and changemakers have taken most of their kit off in a photoshoot aimed at revealing the shocking reality of fast…
If your idea of a relaxing holiday involves lounging about an eco-treehouse immersed in a natural wonderland in the warmth of tropical Far North Queensland, we might just have unearthed your dream spot. Once a clear-felled sugarcane plantation, the Thala Beach Nature Reserve has been lovingly restored by two Aussies with loads of foresight and even more…