The ‘Time to Act’ Issue: Out now!
- Words by Peppermint
Our Summer Issue 40 is on sale today and it takes a look at some big ol’ subjects: climate change, the rise of veganism, innovation in fashion, and the lessons we can take from traditional villages when it comes to living better, longer lives – plus a side of feminist water ballet for good measure!
We spoke to our coverstar Isabel Lucas about combining acting with activism, the dichotomy of living between Hollywood and Byron Bay, and her deep love and appreciation for nature – and how this drives her to use her voice to create real change. On the foodie front, we look into the recent rise in veganism, and talk to some plant-powered people who’ve created businesses in the areas of vegan food, fashion and fitness. And Lentil Purbrick from Grown & Gathered writes about lessons she observed from traditional Italian villages, including slowing down, eating well and the importance of being surrounded by community.
Elsewhere, we chat to Melbourne-based feminist water ballet squad The Clams about periods, sexual consent and their “clamazing” performances; and we delve into the rising trend of fast homewares and its parallels with fast fashion. In terms of climate change, we speak to Climate Council’s acting CEO Martin Rice to demystify the recent IPCC Report and find out what we can actually do as individuals to help stop the planet warming to catastrophic levels (without losing hope) – plus we hear from One Million Women’s Natalie Isaacs about how climate change will impact vulnerable women around the world, and what we can do about it.
When it comes to fashion, you’ll find a look into the recent innovations changing the industry for the better; a deep dive into sustainability with Byron Bay-based label Spell & the Gypsy Collective; hemp clothing inspired by the beauty of the Australian landscape from Adelaide’s Good Studios; and colourful shirts for tradies that aim to spark conversations around men’s mental health from social enterprise Trademutt – plus there’s plenty of lovely new eco labels currently on our radar!
And that’s not all – you’ll also find a roundup of natural facial sunscreens, advice on how to raise radical children in a modern world, advice on minimising your plastic footprint at the supermarket, a free sewing pattern for the coolest DIY linen playsuit you’ll want to live in all summer long, plus plenty more feel-good stories that’ll put a smile on your dial and inspire you to get out there and make a difference. Grab your copy today and get set for a sensational summer!
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Any New Year’s resolutions on your list? We love this from @OtterBeeStitching - “be brave enough to suck at something new”.
There’s no points for perfection, but you’ll get a trophy for trying. If nothing else this year, take the leap and try something new.
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A toast to the old you 🥂
We wholeheartedly love this post from the brilliant @EmilyOnLife:
“2026: Reinvent, burn it down, let it go (whatever it is). Year of the Snake it up. Exercise your boundaries, exercise your body, take one teeny step every day towards a life that feels better to be in.
But don’t you dare shit on your old self while you do it.
Hold yourself with reverence and tenderness and respect, because you got you this far. You did your very best with the information and tools you had at the time. You scraped yourself together, you made it work, you survived what felt impossible to survive: again and again and again.
You are perpetually in the process of becoming, whether you can feel it or not, whether or not you add it to your 2026 to-do list.“
Some very wise words from @Damon.Gameau to take us into 2026 🙌🏼
⭐️ We made it!!! ⭐️
Happy New Year, friends. To those who smashed their goals and achieved their dreams, and to those who are crawling over the finish line hoping to never speak of this year again (and everyone else in between): we made it. However you got here is enough. Be proud.
It’s been a tough year for many of us in small business, so here’s to a better year in 2026. We’re forever grateful for all your support and are jumping for joy to still be here bringing you creativity, kindness and community.
We’re also excited to be leaping into the NY with our special release sewing pattern – the Waratah Wrap Dress!
How great are our fabulous models: @Melt.Stitches, @KatieMakesADress and @Tricky.Pockets - and also our incredible Sewing Manager @Laura_The_Maker! 🙌🏼
Ok 2026: let’s do this. 💪🏼
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