By: Sam RobinsonYou might be surprised as you head through the checkout to see that some supermarkets have started selling refurbished smartphones.As new models are released, the price can be well over a $1000. Add to that, the fact that in Australia e-waste is increasing at a rate three times...
By: Michael McQueenWe often think of emerging technology as the field of high-level businesspeople and Silicon Valley tech wizards. We don’t often see today’s innovations as being a tool for enhancing accessibility, increasing affordability and empowering equality. However, recent...
By: Sabrina PetersI regularly find people saying to me, “I just don’t know how you balance it all?”. Their words are sincere and sweet and I genuinely appreciate their encouragement, but to tell you the truth I’m not sure I even believe in balance – the act of...
By: Susan JoyThese nut-free, coconut flour carrot muffins are not only the perfect healthy lunchbox treat but are also delicious for breakfast. The muffins have a lovely soft texture.Serves: 10 | Prep Time: 00:20 | Cooking Time: 00:30The carrot, mild spices and a little honey provides the perfect...
By: Michael McQueen‘Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.’[1] We have all heard the adage, so much so that it is often dismissed as a cliché. While most of us know this statement and agree with the philosophy behind it, the reality is that very...
By: Yvette CherryIn the busy life of the bee world, the Queen Bee reigns supreme. Nurtured in her role as the provider of life, she is the only queen in a colony of honey bees that may number 60,000 or more. The Queen Bee is the largest bee in the colony and the only one capable of stinging...
By: McCrindleDespite the challenges presented in 2020, 85% of Australians say that they are happy when they think about their life overall. Two in five Australians (41%) believe they are happier than the average Australian, with a further 40% believing they are equally as happy as the average...
By: Sheridan VoyseyHow can we cultivate, care for, tend our soul right now to stay, well, sane? Here are six strategies I’m trying to implement with links to explore some related practices. 1. Limit Your Screen TimeIf ever there’s been a time to be engaged citizens, it’s now. We...
By: Michael McQueenWith the UN predicting that 68 percent of the world’s people will live in urban areas by 2050,[1] it is essential that spaces we are living in are viable and sustainable for years to come. The cities we are familiar with, complete with collections of grey buildings,...
By: Susan JoyA deliciously creamy and smooth, chocolate protein smoothie. It’s the perfect breakfast to fill you up for many hours. My 11 year old grandson helped me create this smoothie, we had so much fun testing it over several days in the school holidays. We topped our Chocolate Banana...
By: McCrindleAs social researchers we spend our time studying the social and demographic landscape to understand emerging trends and advise organisations on how to adapt for an ever-changing future. So 2020 kept us on our toes!We conducted several national studies through the year to understand...
By: McCrindleAustralians are now forecast to live longer than ever according to the latest ABS data. Men born today are forecast to live until 80.9 years, and women will live even longer, up to 85 years.The changes in life expectancy over the last three decades have favoured men more than women....
