Current Top Stories

 
REVEALED: OCEANS OF PLASTIC CHOKING THE FOOD CHAIN
A disturbing new trend has been revealed, with our oceans awash with plastic debris after being used as a dumping ground for decades.   The trend seems to have caught up with us, with doomed seabirds mistaking plastic for food.  And fish – that might end up on our dinner plates - now contain fragments of plastic.
 
 

 
THE ABORIGINAL CHAMPIONS PROGRAM
One couple’s desire to learn about Aboriginal culture has led to the creation of a program with very real benefits for indigenous Australians.
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ECO VERDICT – DISH CLOTHS Vs PAPER TOWELS
We all use them to tidy up around the house, but which one is actually better for the environment?  The result may surprise you. 
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NSW RSL: WE’RE NOT BANNING CHILDREN FROM ANZAC DAY MARCH
No descendants of veterans and no children should think that they are being banned from honouring members of their family by not being allowed to take part in the ANZAC Day March, says the NSW State President of the Returned and Services League, Mr Don Rowe.
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OILS AIN’T OILS – THE SECRETS OF OLIVE OIL
Olives have been cultivated as early as 6,000 years ago, and (thankfully) market gardener George Suttor brought the first olive trees to Australia back in 1800.   We now produce 12, 000 tonnes of olive oil every year – and the latest research underlines the many health benefits involved.
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VEGETARIAN – SMART OR ‘UN-AUSTRALIAN’?
It’s a confronting question in a meat loving, BBQ-embracing culture like Australia.  But the facts are hard to ignore.  Too much meat increases a range of health risks – from heart disease and diabetes, to obesity and cancer.
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AUSTRALIA’S 'RECYCLING REPORT CARD'
It is the biggest form of direct action Australians take to help the environment, but it seems many of us still get a ‘fail’ when it comes to our efforts to recycle household rubbish.  A special ‘recycling report card’ examines where we’re going wrong, and how Australia’s states and territories compare.
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REGIONAL PRODUCE & OUR NEW MASTERCHEFS
Fancy some Stinging Nettle Gnocchi, or some Quince & Prune Pastry?  Aussie cuisine is modern and comes with a 'Wow' factor, and much of the action is happening outside our cities where the produce is definitely local.  A special upcoming publication is set to showcase Australia's best country chefs. Get your preview copy for interviews now.



SWEET TOOTH SOLUTIONS & TAMING YOUR CRAVINGS
When it comes to sweet tooth cravings, sometimes a reality check is in order.  Denial simply won’t do – so what is the best way to indulge and emerge contented & guilt-free?

SUPERWOMAN WOES & WHERE THE ACT SHOULD BALANCE
The Superwoman Woes of career women trying to ‘have it all’ are well documented, but where exactly should the balancing act be balanced?  Too many women rationalise the ‘tipping point’ wrongly, and end up paying a heavy price.



CLOUD SPOTTING – AN UNLIKELY GLOBAL PHENOMENON
To most it is a distant memory.  A carefree pursuit of youngsters.  Looking at the clouds, making out shapes, and letting our imagination run wild.   But cloud spotting has become a global phenomenon, and something of a backlash to the profit-powered society that seems to sideline individuality.
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THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SPRINGS ETERNAL – THE TOP 5 NEW TRENDS
Aging gracefully may be one thing, but countless people around the planet spend a staggering $124billion on anti-ageing cosmetics.   And the Fountain Of Youth is bubbling along stronger than ever, thanks to five emerging trends.



 
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