Stories, News & Voices
Sharing stories that strengthen our commitment to nature, community, and a healthier planet.
Myall Lakes: My Photo Story
Myall Lakes National Park is one of our frequently visited outdoor and adventure holiday spots. My photo series captures a [...]
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Creativity is at the Heart of Sustainable Living
Tapping into our creative streak helps us cope with stress (aka develop resilience), appreciate beauty and approach life with a [...]
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Everyday Voices: A Young Persons Environmental Journey
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation “28. Everyday Voices: A Young Person’s Environmental Journey”. Listen to the full [...]
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Closing the Loop on Food Waste
This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “11. Closing the Loop on Food Waste”. Listen to the [...]
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How the Buy Nothing Project Changed My Way of Living
Buy new, buy now retail shopping is available to us every day, both online and in-store at massive shopping centres. [...]
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Green Simple Swaps – Alternatives to Cling Wrap
Along your journey towards a more low impact lifestyle, finding quality reusable options similar to your current products means you’re [...]
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Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective
This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “6. Circular Economy from a Localised Perspective”. Listen here to [...]
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The Lake Mac Waste to Art Exhibition
Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhoods are challenging the way we look at waste with the annual Waste to Art exhibition. Waste [...]
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6 Ways to Create a New Normal for Grocery Shopping
It’s early 2020, and the global pandemic COVID-19 virus has shaken up our everyday living. One of the most significant [...]
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How a Native Plant Nursery Protects Local Biodiversity
This article is a summary only of the podcast conversation “16. How a Native Plant Nursery Protects Local Biodiversity”. Listen to [...]
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Belmont NSW Op Shop & Preloved Guide
Belmont NSW, is a busy town centre along the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie. It’s the main hub for supermarkets [...]
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Going Low Tox was Linda’s Moment of Truth
Going Low Tox was Linda’s Moment of Truth I would love you to meet Linda… I met Linda through our early [...]
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Giving Plastic Waste a Second Life Through Recycling
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation 30. “Giving Plastic Waste a Second Life Through Recycling”. Listen to the [...]
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Creating Your Wonderfully Strong Sense of Community
Creating your wonderfully strong sense of community, where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging takes time and comes with [...]
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5 Perks for BYO Coffee in a Thermos
Stepping away from city suburbia, good coffee and local cafes aren’t as commonplace. It’s during moments like standing in the [...]
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Use It Up: Meal Planning with What You Already Have
When you come to the end of the Weetbix packet and you’re left with the remains of what was once [...]
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Hop in a Kayak to Relax and Explore the Outdoors
The early morning sounds of fish jumping, kookaburras laughing, magpies warbling and the sun sparkling gently on the water is [...]
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Belongingness to People Makes a World of Difference
Twenty years as an early childhood educator broadened my skill of being with and understanding a diversity of people. From [...]
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How Our Local Crop Swap Helps Backyard Gardeners
Do you have an abundance of asparagus? A plethora of parsley? Loads of lemons or excess eggplant? This guest post [...]
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What’s Threatening Lake Macquarie’s Green Sea Turtles?
This article is a summary of the podcast conversation “22. What’s Threatening Lake Macquarie’s Green Sea Turtles?” Listen to the full [...]
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