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Millpost farm at Wamboin restoring connection to country

The Watson family live on and care for the land at Millpost, a regenerative farm at Wamboin, near Bungendore NSW. David and Judith Watson have spent decades restoring the land, tending to their flock of Saxon Poll Merino sheep, and raising their three sons. Now, their boys have grown into men and the regenerative practices they have been implementing for years are becoming more popular.

Tips for storing away your winter wardrobe

Winter is finally coming to a close (sayonara!) and as we get closer to spring, it’s the best time to prepare our wardrobes for the warmer weather ahead. Heavy coats, jackets, jumpers and...

Canberra celebrants all for sustainable wedding trend

Something old, something blue, something sustainable? Canberra celebrants say the newest wedding craze is good for the environment.

ACT Greens: Circular economy vital for a sustainable future

The ACT produces one million tonnes of waste every year – waste that pollutes the environment, squanders natural resources, and increases greenhouse gas emissions. Greens MLA Jo Clay believes we can and must do better to create a sustainable future.

‘Pretty in plastic’: Red carpet sustainability

From gowns made of plastic bottles, to upcycling your red carpet look on the fly, more and more uber cool celebrities are making sustainability look utterly glam – and we love to...

Delizia’s sustainable soap opera(tion)

From the remote mountains of Italy, 43-year-old Delizia’s grandmothers created soap from leftover lard and cooking oil. From that era when nothing was wasted and respect for end-to-end produce was innate, decades passed...

Food2Soil creates food waste fertiliser right here in Canberra

Over 28,150 cups of coffee, 1,820kg of food waste, and 3,458kg of CO2 emissions saved from being dumped in landfill and polluting our atmosphere. That’s Food2Soil’s environmental legacy so far – and they’ve only just begun.

Local glass artist Ngaio puts broken pieces back together

Canberra glass artist Ngaio Fitzpatrick took the initial leap into her artistic career with a degree in fashion design, spurred on by her innate inner desire to create.

How to avoid greenwashing on Global Recycling Day

Reduce, reuse, recycle… It’s certainly a catchy mantra, but is the ‘recycled’ ideology nothing more than a myth to ease consumer guilt?

Inside & out: ReJeaneration and a dash of kitchen colour

The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home … Linen House launches ReJeaneration and add a dash of colour to your kitchen.

Zonta’s Pre-loved Fashion Sale bigger and better than ever

The Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast’s annual Pre-loved Fashion Sale will be held on 18 and 19 March - and thanks to Zonta, CW has two tickets to be won to the Friday night VIP cocktail event. 

Hot property: thousands register for 71 blocks in new ACT suburb

Saturday saw significant demand from home buyers vying to own a block of land in Canberra’s newest suburb, Macnamara.

Jess Fordyce: My Favourite Things

2021 ACT Young Environmentalist of the Year Jess Fordyce is a 23-year-old waste advocate from the Bush Capital.

Worn Up gives old school uniforms a brand-new life

Sydney-based Worn Up Textile Rescue Program would love to take your children’s old school uniforms off your hands and give them a brand-new life, all in the name of sustainability.

Rattenbury outlines ACT Greens’ plans for 2022

The ACT Greens are best known for their sustainability agenda, says party leader Shane Rattenbury, but they believe government has a central responsibility to look after those in the community who need support.

5 easy tips to be greener in 2022

Most of the time, small changes in your household can make a big difference, so here's 5 easy tips on how to be a little more green in 2022.

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