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Honouring the Blak Matriarchy this Mother’s Day

Wiradjuri, Ngemba and Paakantji writer Gemma Pol reflects on the power and passion...

Let it Zip! Tips and Tricks For Sewing with the Humble Zipper

Today, 29 April, is National Zipper Day in the US – a beloved and, obviously, well-known holiday where we all take a second to think...

More Than Just Blissing Out Under a Mango Tree? Mindful in May Helps Us Press Pause

Feeling heavy about the state of the world? It seems Mindful in May has arrived at the perfect time as we approach the year’s mid-point,...

This Business Is Going the Extra Mile to Prove Why “It All Starts With One”

Leaning into the incredible influence of people power, local natural ingredient store earthYARD has launched a new initiative called the One Good Thing fund. Distributed...

IPCC Says the Tools to Stop Catastrophic Climate Change Are in Our Hands

Humanity still has time to arrest catastrophic global warming – and has the tools to do so quickly and cheaply...

“My Art Has Helped Me Learn to Stand My Ground”: Meet Gunggari Street Artist Desirai

Brisbane Street Art Festival will return to the River City next month, serving up a smorgasbord of public murals, installations, art events and workshops. Running...

Music, Mud and Humanity: The Return of Bluesfest

After what felt almost like an eternity (1092 days to be exact), the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest was resurrected this past Easter weekend showcasing some...

To Make Our Wardrobes Sustainable, We Must Cut New Clothes Purchases By 75%

If things don’t change fast, the fashion industry could use a quarter of the world’s remaining global carbon budget to keep warming...

Do You Shop for Second-Hand Clothes? You’re Likely to Be More Stylish

Not only is second-hand shopping good for the planet and your wallet, our new research finds the more style-conscious you are...

It’s a Dog’s Life! Some of Our Fave Sewing Patterns for Pooches

Once you get the handle on sewing things for yourself, you can enter the dangerous and exciting world of sewing things for the ones you...

Red Carpet Redo: Why Are We Still Celebrating Our Wear-It-Once Culture?

It’s that time of year again. Red carpet season is upon us and our feeds are a flurry of multiple must-have outfits per night, the...

A Community Threaded Together – Meet the Charity Clothing Flood Victims

As Mr Rogers is so often quoted as saying, in times of disaster “look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”...

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