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The Facts on the Voice

The Facts on the Voice

By Rebecca S

The Voice Referendum on 14th October is fast approaching, and there’s still a lot of questions, confusion and misinformation surrounding the issue. In today’s blog...

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Voice to Parliament information

Are you confused about The Voice to Parliament?

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

In the last few weeks I have been feeling responsible to make a good decision in the Voice Referendum. Voices from the side line are...

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Delish Dandenong Market

Delish Dandenong Market

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

John and I go to the Dandenong market every week to do our shopping. We do it because we love it there! Great produce, and...

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The Fight Against Plastic Has Only Just Begun

The Fight Against Plastic Has Only Just Begun

By Rebecca S

Every year when Plastic Free July rolls around I feel increasingly frustrated that the onus is put on consumers to reduce their plastic waste, when...

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5 Aboriginal Artists Keeping Culture Alive | NAIDOC Week 2023

5 Aboriginal Artists Keeping Culture Alive | NAIDOC Week 2023

By Rebecca S

Happy NAIDOC Week! We've put together a list of five Aboriginal artists who come from all over (so-called) Australia whose art has made a big impact...

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Reconciliation Week 2023

Reconciliation Week 2023

By Rebecca S

We've compiled a list of our top recommendations of art, media and places to learn, that are created by or led by Aboriginal people.

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It's A Girls Life

It's A Girls Life

By Bronwyn Newnham

Young girls in many poorer nations work hard. Often this strenuous physical labour uses so many calories there are not enough calories left for their...

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How Earth Worthy's bags support survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse

How Earth Worthy's bags support survivors of the Rana Plaza collapse

By Rebecca S

Fashion Revolution Week was born out of outrage about the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse that occurred in Bangladesh in 2013.1,135 people died and many...

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Fashion Revolution Week: About the Makers of O My Bag

Fashion Revolution Week: About the Makers of O My Bag

By Rebecca S

It's Fashion Revolution Week every week at The Fair Trader. Our mission is to walk the walk when it comes to empowering - rather than...

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