We have lived in the same beautiful bushside neighbourhood for 18 years. We came here because it was inexpensive and
Community Support
Ways to help, collaborate, and uplift others in our local and global community.
Book Review: The Good Life by Hugh Mackay
Wait, isn’t this the Good Life? I picked up The Good Life from a marina library enroute to Sydney. Surely
Getting Political: Letters to Qld LNP
when trying to affect change, writing letters to our political representatives is an essential step to ensure they know what matters to us
A Friend on the Street
With plans to sleep rough in Airlie I was looking for a power outlet to charge my phone. I’d seen
Winter Update Part 2: Connecting with Community
Recently, we shared how we’ve been embracing simplicity and sustainability at home, growing food, repairing rather than discarding, and valuing
Frugal Hedonism
hedonismnoun living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the
Expanding Our Empathy Envelope
Over the Christmas break, I had a conversation that’s stayed with me. It was with a close family member—someone kind,
Change is Possible – The Acid Rain Story
In the face of acid rain, eco-deterioration in the 1970s prompted significant societal change by the 1990s through cap-and-trade and cleaner fuels. This narrative parallels other movements, like same-sex marriage and smoking reduction, emphasizing the power of grassroots mobilization, changing norms, and diverse coalitions to inspire lasting transformations for a sustainable future.
Repair, Reuse, Reconnect
April at the Woolloongabba Repair Café Every year the average Australian household throws over 800kg of stuff into their council
