Donator or Dumper – National Op Shop Week 24–31 August

Did you know we are in the middle of Op Shop Week. The week seeks to raise awareness of the important role of charity op shops in our community and boost donations of quality clothing and household goods to charity op shops boost charity op shop sales recognise the...

We’re sowing the seeds

Climate change is impacting the oldest continuing culture in the world.  As a young Bidjara man, I’m holding on to my culture through my connection to the land.  This is why I care about climate change and this is why I’m a Seed volunteer. – Jarmarley Willet, 17...

The avengers – accurate description of “Camp Wando”

An unlikely coalition of protesters is standing in the way of a coal company’s efforts to construct a massive open-cut mine in a NSW state forest. Over recent months, thousands of supporters have flowed in and out of “Camp Wando” to add their voices,...

Guide to Installing Solar PV for Households

The Clean Energy Council has published a free guide to buying and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for your home. Buying solar panels for your home can seem pretty confusing at first. How do you know what sized system to install? Will you need to notify your...

23 Creative Ways To Reuse Old Plastic Bottles

DIY recycling projects are always cool, especially when you can turn your trash into something new and useful. The PET plastic that most plastic beverage bottles are made of is a fairly useful material – it’s resilient, flexible, transparent and food safe. As such,...