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International Women's Day 2023 - Fair Trade Embraces Equity

International Women's Day 2023 - Fair Trade Embraces Equity

By Rebecca S

Today the world is celebrating International Women's Day. The theme for International Women's Day this year is 'Embracing Equity'. But what does equity actually mean?...

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Women’s freedom is neither Eastern nor Western, but universal!    (Nahid Siamhoust)

Women’s freedom is neither Eastern nor Western, but universal! (Nahid Siamhoust)

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

Women are not fighting against the Hijab, they are fighting their loss of freedoms, they are 'fighting a male dominated government using their bodies for...

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About the Makers: Bennetto Natural Foods

About the Makers: Bennetto Natural Foods

By Rebecca S

From the Amazon jungle to Christchurch, New Zealand, learn about the incredible journey behind every bar of Bennetto Natural Foods' chocolate. The organic cacao is farmed...

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8 Tableware Must-Haves for the Perfect Dinner Party

8 Tableware Must-Haves for the Perfect Dinner Party

By Rebecca S

With summer just around the corner, dinner party season has officially begun. We're digging into some of our favourite decor and dining products to help you get...

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Meet the First Nations couple behind Native Secrets

Meet the First Nations couple behind Native Secrets

By Rebecca S

Introducing the people behind Native Secrets, a First Nations-owned skincare and essential oils brand.

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New Nancybird: a celebration of art and the Australian landscape

New Nancybird: a celebration of art and the Australian landscape

By Rebecca S

Welcome the new Nancybird range. Full of life, nature and colour, this collection is a celebration of art and the Australian landscape. This week we share the...

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Travelling in Colombia

Travelling so far - Bron's adventures in Colombia

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

John and I have been travelling again, this time to Colombia to visit friends.  It was such a pleasure and a privilege to experience the...

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Thurlby Herb Farm Makes it Easy to Go Plastic Free

Thurlby Herb Farm Makes it Easy to Go Plastic Free

By Rebecca S

This Plastic Free July, we'd like to introduce you to Thurlby Herb Farm - an Australian made brand that creates botanical soaps, balms, scrubs and...

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NAIDOC Week 2022 | Makers Spotlight: Bush Medijina

NAIDOC Week 2022 | Makers Spotlight: Bush Medijina

By Rebecca S

Bush Medijina is a First Nations-led skincare social enterprise based in Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory. The business was created out of the desire of Warningakalina Elders to...

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