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Maroubra History Week

It’s strange to think that we’re taught so much about the histories of other countries, but often have no idea about the history that’s occurred beneath our very feet. Remedy the ignorance! Head to Bowen Library fr...

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Women’s Health Week

Women’s Health Week, taking place from September 5-9, aims to give women across Australia the opportunity to focus on their health. This year the theme is ‘Am I Normal?’ It’s a question every woman asks herself. ...

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Eco-Living Fair

The Randwick Eco Living Fair will be held today from 9.30am-3pm at the Randwick Community Centre. With sustainability workshops, food stalls, live entertainment and more, there’s a reason this has been running annually...

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Taste Of Coogee Returns

Taste of Coogee Food and Wine Festival returns today and tomorrow. Now at Coogee Oval, the event will feature celebrity chefs (Justin North, Andy Allen, etc.) food stalls, cooking master classes, and more. For more infor...

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A Week Unwinding In Aitutaki

I’ve been travelling the world now for over 40 years and recently had a day in Aitutaki, Cook Islands that I can only describe as one of my best. The Cook Islands is an archipelago of islands in the South Pacific Ocean...

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Wood Fire Ban a Load of Bollocks

In the July Monthly Mailbag in this very magazine, one particular letter to the editor caught my attention. The letter, titled ‘Wood Fires on the Nose’, was sent in by Dr Stephen Lightfoot, a name I recognise from th...

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The Unreliable Guide To… Cooking

Why is everyone so obsessed with watching TV cooking shows? The telly is full of this nonsense and all my friends love it. Don’t get me wrong, food is great, but I have absolutely no interest in watching how it’s mad...

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Dogs of the Month – Jasper

AGE 6 years SEX Male BREED Shihtzu X Chihuahua WEIGHT 5.1kg Jasper is a sweet boy that needs gentle handling. He is getting used to being picked up and he is making headway with his itchy skin and very sore ears. He has ...

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Top Three Solar Power Myths Debunked

When the Beatles sang “here comes the sun, and I say, it’s all right”, they weren’t wrong. Neither are the 1.5 million sun-powered households across Australia that are sourcing carbon-free energy and enjoying red...

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Zika, Zika, Zika – Oi, Oi, Oi!

“Together we can change the world”, the Olympics website boldly proclaims. It is a noble message, especially when paired with the prerequisite hashtag: #OlympicPeace. If only hashtags could change the world. If only ...

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