Author: Peppermint

  • Bombshell Beauty

    When a war ends, soldiers pack up and go home and life starts getting back to normal – or at least that’s what we’d like to think. But in areas where bombs and mines have been laid and remain live, the post-war period can be even more destructive than the time of conflict, killing and…

  • The Little Things

    Often in life, it’s the little things that bring us the most happiness: that first perfect sip of your morning latte, a small hand slipping into yours, a beautiful sunset after a long day. But how regularly do we stop and make the effort to notice these joyful moments? That’s the aim behind the new…

  • Forever Folk

    Young folks, old folks and all folks in between – get ready for this year’s National Folk Festival! With performances from global and local musicians, as well as a program of arts, poetry, dance classes, circus acts and workshops, there’s something for everyone at this Canberra event. The festival runs from 17th to 21st April, and we…

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    Brighten Our World

    World Environment Day might be a little way off yet, but we’re counting down the days to June 5th! The United Nations Association of Victoria are busily preparing for the annual event too, having just opened entries for their World Environment Day award, which recognises and rewards bright ideas that contribute to a sustainable future for us all….

  • Divine Symmetry

    Hexagon, octagon or pentagon – we hope you paid attention in maths class so you can distinguish between the delightful geometric shapes of Polli. With a new range of necklaces, earrings, brooches and cufflinks inspired by a bold autumn palette, Polli jewellery is made in Australia from sustainably grown hoop pine. As well as their…

  • Brighter Futures

    Don’t you love that wired feeling you get from learning something new? A group of women in Nepal are sharing that kind of lightbulb moment right now, thanks to a vocational program set up by Global Women’s Project in partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Nepal. The Melbourne-based GWP has worked with the Nepalese foundation…

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    Waste Deep

    What happens to the discarded plastic that gets into our oceans and waterways? And why, as a nation, are we wasting such huge volumes of food (worth over eight billion dollars a year)? Following their successful crowdfunding campaign late last year, the crew at Sustainable Table have launched their excellent short film Waste Deep, which looks into…