Olwyn and Ross King have finished building two tiny houses - their first in the Wolgan Valley, and their second in Portland. So, just what is a tiny house?
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Mary Brown’s Reimagined Edible Heritage Garden
Mary's Garden is a catalyst for growing community, connection to nature, an understanding of history and food security.
Read More »‘Rekleiming’ Community: One Connection at a Time
Willowa Ana Carter is a multi-disciplinary artist with a passion for creating community connection. She's also the creator of Re’kleimees - but what are they?
Read More »Connect at Home: Books that Open your Heart to Country
A Blue Mountains program called Connect at Home started during COVID to support early childhood language development. Through the program families access high quality storybooks and are guided on how to optimise learning at home.
Read More »A Voice to Parliament: Knocking on the Door of History
There are many voices in this debate. There is a political split, drawn primarily down partisan lines. There are also differing positions among Aboriginal leaders and communities on the best way forward.
Read More »Mind, Body and Soil
As a child, Beth Healy loved reading The Secret Garden. When she became a mum, Beth created her own outdoor treasure trove at her Blaxland home. 'Dirt Mum' is passionate about spreading her love of nature and its bounties to her 9 and 11-year-old daughters and Lower Mountains school children.
Read More »Talk of the Town: Good Earth Bookshop
“Wherever I go, bookstores are still the closest thing to a town square.” – Gloria Steinem. Founder of Good Earth Bookshop Mary Coin talks about the importance of community connection and the enduring power of books.
Read More »Future-proofing with Water in a Japanese-inspired Garden
Inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, Anne Mellor has designed her Springwood home, in a Flame Zone, around water.
Read More »Community Threads
Lyttleton functions as a deft weaver, drawing in large numbers of individuals via open days, workshops, and events such as this year’s Thread Fair. It succeeds in creating something greater – the stronger mesh of community.
Read More »Kindlehill’s New Senior School: Launched by A Murmuration
Kindlehill School has launched its new senior school program with a thought-provoking documentary exploring ideas of home and healing that reflect Australia’s past and future.
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