A passionate group of musicians, politicians, business leaders and social justice advocates have united to organise a festival to raise awareness/funds for mental health and homelessness in regional NSW
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Strumming their way to mental health
Published: Oct 17, 2010 7:12am by philippa
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Chill at Evans Head
Funded and fully supported by its local community, Chill Café at Evans Head is a unique, youth-focused initiative that’s doing more than just serving great coffee to loyal customers... it’s changing young lives!
more...Published: Jul 30, 2010 7:04am by philippa
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Live Poets celebrate 19 years
Here in the northern rivers region of NSW, our poetry scene is strong and ever-evolving: even I have been on stage! Meet the man behind it all, our very own David Hallett.
more...Published: Jul 22, 2010 6:44am by philippa
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Sustainable fishing: Save our Snapper!
I bought three bits of fresh local snapper at $10 a pop last weekend – 'Crikey,' I thought, that’s expensive. I spoke to a local fisherman named Michael to gain his perspective on the health of the industry.
more...Published: Jul 20, 2010 11:18pm by philippa
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Recharge your batteries in the bush
Out in central-western NSW, Councils are working together to make their towns electric vehicle-friendly, so they can attract tourists there to 'recharge their batteries'! Awesome, innovate idea.
more...Published: Jul 19, 2010 11:33pm by philippa
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Queen of Tea Cosies comes to town
Noosa knitter and writer Loani Prior is touring the country on a mission to change people’s outdated, antiquated perceptions of tea cosies.
more...Published: Jul 19, 2010 12:03am by philippa
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Holidays essential, regardless of income
Tourism operators are being urged to target the one in 10 Australians who prioritise holidays, regardless of their disposable income
more...Published: Jul 16, 2010 1:13am by philippa
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Voting for Greener pastures
Renewable energy, local food production and low emissions transport – if these are issues of importance to you and your community and you’d like to see more $$ invested in them, read on.
more...Published: Jul 15, 2010 4:44am by philippa
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First fatal double-yolker
Be they scrambled, poached, hard boiled or in an omelette: eggs are yummy and healthy. But last Sunday, my cracking and consumption of a double-yolker spelt very bad news indeed.
more...Published: Jul 14, 2010 2:29am by philippa
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Another offshore gas search slammed
Natural gas offers big environmental benefits compared to oil or coal which is why governments say they’re trying to find more of it, even if it’s in our most fragile coastal areas, where whales migrate.
more...Published: Jul 13, 2010 1:06am by philippa
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