Like so many festive occasions, Easter has been commandeered by commercialism, and that means a lot of wanton consumerism, wasteful disposability, unethical manufacturing, and unhealthy eating. None of this is friendly to the environment (let alone to your wallet or waist! But there are simple things you can do to minimise waste and destruction. Here…
Stop wondering how to keep the kids occupied during the school holidays, and start wandering through the list of activities on offer at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS). They have a range of workshops running throughout the holidays and catering for kids aged 6 through to 16, including some for the whole…
The City Of Sydney is sponsoring a program run by the Australian Fashion Council that will give 10 local fashion designers invaluable knowledge, training, and experience, and the chance to open their first retail space. AFC Curated Sydney 2019 takes emerging designers through a development program that includes industry mentoring, practical workshops, retail exposure, and…
Once again, the Australian National Maritime Museum is hosting the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition, and this year’s photos are as exquisite, breathtaking, and extraordinary as ever. Over 50,000 photographs were submitted by expert photographers from around the globe, with only 100 of the very best being selected for inclusion in the exhibition. They…
Superannuation can be a tricky thing to navigate for employers, but it’s something you have to get right. If you’ve recently set up business and have employees, you may be unaware of your obligations. Even if you’ve been in business for a while, there are changes being made all the time (including during the recent…
Greens member for Balmain, Jamie Parker MP is currently collecting signatures for a petition requesting the NSW Government start trialling more electric buses in Sydney. To wit: Dear Transport Minister, the Hon. Andrew Constance, Please commit to the introduction of an electric bus fleet to protect public health, reduce air pollution and provide Sydney with…
The NSW State Election is on March 23rd. With some major issues currently simmering on the stove top of state politics, it will be a very heated battle. For those of you who are new to the precinct, new to the country, or newly enrolled to vote, here’s a quick primer to help you at…
This year, Earth Hour (Day) is March 30 and the theme is #connect2earth. Citizens of the world are encouraged to switch off the power for an hour and reconnect with nature and each other. Australia has some of the most biodiverse flora and fauna on the planet making it particularly susceptible to climate change. Irreplaceable…
Sydney Dance Company turns 50 this year and is finding all kinds of ways to celebrate. One of the most visible and thematic was taking part in Sydney’s biggest street party, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. It was their first time in the parade but their resplendent gold float made such an impression…
Welcome to new PUCC member, Barnardos. Barnardos Australia is a leading non-government, non-denominational child protection charity. Originally founded in 1870 by Dr Thomas Barnardo, after discovering the extreme poverty children were experiencing in the east end of London, we have been operating in Australia since 1921. Barnardos believes all children and young people deserve caring…