Is it ironic that the apocalyptic adventure movie 2012 aired on television in the midst of the great toilet paper frenzy? While not the most compelling film, it tells, in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek way, of the end of the world as we know it. In this case, it shares how the Mayans predicted that […]
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My love of horses began when I was about seven years old. After visiting a riding school near the Yarra Valley, I devoured books like Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty. Filled with loving empathy, and poignantly told through the voice of Black Beauty himself, I felt an instant connection to the grace, spirit and majesty
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I’m often asked by novice tree-changers about the pros and cons of living in a natural environment. I don’t see them as either. I see it as learning to live in tune with nature, the land and therefore each other. And that’s ongoing. Nature, after all, will teach you something new every day. However, the
Australia Day has been and gone. However, the ongoing debate about whether January 26 should or shouldn’t be our national day continues to escalate. Each year, Invasion Day rallies and Survival Day events gather more and more momentum. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want to be seen, heard and respected, and rightfully so. These
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During the last few days, I’ve been listening to the roaring drone of chainsaws. To my astonishment, a newish neighbour decided that six magnificent and healthy trees needed removing. While people can choose to do what they want on their property, the main reason for removing these six trees was due to the fear of
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There’s nothing pleasant about another dog suddenly attacking your dog, let alone a person or any other animal. Aside from being incredibly violent, it can be terrifying and traumatising. As we know, sometimes dog attacks can leave serious injury or end up being fatal. Although I’ve always been fortunate to have some friendly, well-behaved animals throughout
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I’ve never been one for small talk. I don’t engage in gossip. And I’ve never been a fan of people finger-pointing. Does that make me a saint? No, it doesn’t. But as a writer and a human being who values integrity, connection and meaningful conversation, clear and effective communication (with a healthy dose of inquisitiveness)
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As someone who appreciates nature, a sense of space and community, living in the Dandenong Ranges fulfils these elements. It’s what I like to call ‘soultitude’. Growing up in the area, I was blessed to free range in my neighbourhood. The bush blocks were huge, some like a mini national park, and the roads generally
Although time ‘appears’ to go faster as we advance in years, 2017 ‘seemed’ to go at top speed with added intensity. For me, it was a year of challenging transitions and adjustments, especially mentally and emotionally. Like persistent stains that needed removing once and for all, the process often left me feeling anxious and depleted.
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Earlier this year, I created a small fundraising initiative-cum-social experiment of sorts: Seven Dates in Seven Weeks for charity. It was to support The Good Life Farm’s remarkable ‘grassroots healing’ programs that assist at-risk youth. For me, the concept, which I was inspired to do after participating in something similar — Five in Five — a
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