Ferry Park’s ‘Artist of the Month’ for October is Joy Lee who was born and raised…
Lifestyle
Our collection of Lifestyle inspired posts includes ‘Arts & Culture’, ‘Food & Wine’, ‘Health & Wellbeing’, ‘Home Handy’, ‘Nature & Wildlife’ and ‘Travel’.
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Arts & Culture
MCA presents national exhibition tour of Australian Chinese Artist Lindy Lee at Lismore Regional Gallery.
Following a successful season at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) in Sydney, the Lindy Lee:…
Fair dinkum, speak good Australian? You’re trustworthy
Fair crack of the whip mate, what’s the John Dory with that? If you speak good…
Ferry Park Artist of Month for August is Diane Nixon
In 2016, after much travel and spending many years living in remote areas of Western Australia,…
Writers, upskill your narratives
Geoff Helisma| The valley’s budding writers will soon have an opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s…
LCACA Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition and Competition
After two years absence due to COVID, the Annual Exhibition is returning to the Maclean Showground…
Food & Wine
Hummus and Cruciferous Recipe from Chiva-Som International Health Resort
HUMMUS AND CRUCIFEROUSPart of globally renowned health resort, Chiva-Som’s, wellness cuisine concept, this creamy chickpeas hummus…
Bowel Cancer Australia eNews: Meat Free Week Starts This Sunday / Lived Experiences / The Bottom Line Podcast
You’re invited to join us for the ninth annual Meat Free Week and discover how easy…
3 Ways to Spring Clean Your Health
“My healthy and delicious Layered Coconut Chia Pudding is easy to whip up and can be…
CARAMEL FUDGE TART A recipe from Hazel & Cacao and Califia Farms
Ingredients: CRUST:1/2 cup quinoa flakes (or sub quick oats) 1 1/2 cups almond meal 2 tbsp…
Don’t be fooled by some expiry dates, some foods last longer than you may think
Next time you’re about to throw food in the rubbish, you should double-check the date on…
THE HARVEST FOOD TRAIL IS COMING UP THIS WEEKEND
The much anticipated Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail is coming up this weekend.The Harvest Food…
Health & Wellbeing
Spiritual Matters by Rev Chris Sparks
Stoke the fire of love. Not angerI have a confession to make; I hate confrontation! But…
Don’t wait for a Pfizer vaccine – Moderna highly effective and widely available
When it comes to getting your COVID-19 vaccination, time is of the essence. The sooner you…
Increased exercise leads to unexpected injuries during lockdown
ING reveals COVID-19 has motivated the nation to become more active than ever.Whether it be virtual…
Research finds higher wellbeing for flexible workers
According to a new study, commissioned by the NSW Government, flexible workers feel better rested, more…
This laser is supposed to rejuvenate vaginal tissue – but scientists say it’s no better than a placebo
Vaginal laser therapy treatments claim to reduce negative vaginal symptoms of menopause – experienced by about half of all women – by up to 100 per cent. A new trial shows they might not work at all. Have…
Major project to examine concussion in Australian sport
Research comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part…
Home Handy
The Key to Transforming Your Kitchen from Boring to Beautiful
The finishing touch of any kitchen is perfect tapwareFor many Australians the kitchen is the central…
2020 a record-breaking year for rooftop solar in Australia
The Australian solar industry defied expectation and the economic challenges of COVID-19 to install a record-breaking…
Fire testing for strawbale walls – homeowners affected by bushfires offered free assistance
To assist homeowners to rebuild with fire protection and sustainability in mind, AUSBALE (Australian Strawbale Building…
Illuminate your Home’s Style
Illuminate your Home’s Style with New Scented Candles and Diffusers RangeScent is often an afterthought of…
Key Door Decisions
A guide to the often-overlooked factors of selecting and buying doorsDoors are an essential element of…
June gardening guide is here!
There’s no need to hibernate during winter! Grow and harvest delicious vegies, choose a beautiful new…
Local Identities
Australia: A nation of innovation
Do a little digging, and it’s extraordinary how much the innovation of Australians has shaped modern…
Chasing My Dreams
Rachael Noakes talks with Lynne Mowbray from the Independent about her experience as a contestant on…
Farmer of the Sea and a Estuaries
Josh McMahon and Lynda DavidsonThe waterways of the Clarence are rich with a diverse range of…
My life before writing
The Frontier series is the epic tale of two families [Duffy and Macintosh] who are locked…
Dreaming Landscapes
John Ibbotson ‘retired’ to Gulmarrad eight years ago; but his love of photography continues to pique…
Diggin’ Angourie’s history
Geoff HelismaAngourie is a small coastal village with a rich history; it’s a place that sits…
Nature & Wildlife
Koalas need increased protection, not more of the same
The North East Forest Alliance has described the latest Natural Resources Commission (NRC) report that denies…
New research reveals rat and mice poisons killing endangered owls
New BirdLife Australia research has revealed rat and mice poisons are having a devastating impact on…
VOICES FOR THE EARTH
Investigating Frog DeathsIn late July scientists became aware of reports of dying frogs, many of them…
Loved to death: Australian sandalwood is facing extinction in the wild
Australian Sandalwood has proven too popular for its own good. As it continues to be over-harvested,…
Australia 7th in global rankings for plastic reduction
A new global comparison of plastics waste management has been released overnight, with Australia scoring 7th…
The fishy business of artificial reefs
UNSW scientists have uncovered why artificial reefs attract more small foraging fish, or baitfish, than natural…
Science & Technology
Tech Talk this week discusses China banning cryptocurrencies, Kiwi tricksters and the end of Facebook community pages
Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson Technologist Mathew Dickerson speaks with James Eddy to give a weekly…
Camfecting: how hackers attack by gaining access to your webcam
Beware of malicious files called Trojans that could give hackers access to your computer webcam without…
New poll finds Australian teens want to more easily delete online profiles
Australian teenagers want to be able to delete their online profiles, say they’re targeted with hyper-specific…
Look up in the sky, it’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a flying car!
While the idea of hovering motor vehicles might once have been considered far fetched, it’s certainly…
New ocean temperature data help scientists make their hot predictions
So many climate models, so little time … A new way of measuring ocean temperatures helps…
Health insights from the first year of COVID-19 in Australia
A new report into the health effects of COVID-19 on Australians during 2020 and early 2021…
Travel
Regional tourism industry calls for Federal Government leadership as the next crisis hits the regions
Skills and workforce shortages across regional Australia are restricting business recovery post easing of COVID restrictions,…
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers set for month-long celebration as Queensland opens for locals
Given there’s 190,000 flowers set to bloom in a glorious canvas of colour, it’s no wonder…
Community comes first as petals power parade
It’s the event that stops and unites the city – the Grand Central Floral Parade during…
Caravanning around Rockhampton
One of Queensland’s unexpected holiday destinations is Rockhampton. Typically known as the Beef Capital of Australia,…
Ecotourism Australia’s new Green Travel Guide makes finding sustainable travel options easy
On the advent of World Environment Day, 5 June, Ecotourism Australia has launched a brand new…
Caravan Industry Supports National Road Safety Week as “Grey Nomads” begin to head north
One caravanning accident is one too many! There are over 750,000 registered recreational vehicles in Australia,…