All the Colours of Uki Words Michele Bevis When I arrived about 15 years ago, Uki’s art scene was developing through two main events – Images of Uki and Ukitopia. Celebrating its 15th year over the Easter weekend in 2024 at the Uki School of Arts building, ‘Images of Uki’ showcases the work of artists […]
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In the serene landscapes of Tweed Hinterland rests the Uki Post Office, a century-old witness to local life. In 2017, Gary Wall revitalised it, transforming it into Art Post Uki, a fusion of history and modernity. Collaborating with local artist Sue Kinneally, the space evolved into a vibrant art gallery and coffee haven, showcasing diverse local talent. With meticulous curation and notable exhibitions, Art Post Uki has become a hub of creativity and community, symbolizing Uki’s enduring love for art and coffee.
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From Wanderlust to Artistry The Journey Behind ‘Remnants of Italy’ In a poignant reflection of her past, the upcoming textile collection by Melise Smith serves as a testament to resilience and the transformative power of travel. What began as a daring escape from adversity in 2015 has now evolved into a captivating fusion of personal […]
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Little Gallery Uki From Small Things Big Things Grow Words Andia Cally Nestled in a cozy corner of the historic Buttery building in Uki is a vibrant artist-run space called Little Gallery. Home to 12 diverse artists local to the 2484 area, this small and dynamic space offers an array of bi-monthly exhibitions and monthly […]
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In 2022, Uki resident Megan Albany, a proud Kalkadoon woman, debuted her novel “The Very Last List of Vivian Walker.” Inspired by her experience caring for a friend with PTSD and cancer, Megan created a character, Vivian Walker, whose end-of-life journey resonated deeply with readers. The novel’s success led to its adaptation into a one-woman play, praised by audiences. Now, an Australian production company has optioned it for a film. Megan’s creation of Vivian, a highly judgmental yet relatable character, sparked conversations about death and grieving, shedding light on societal judgments. With her husband, Megan also crafted a soundtrack to accompany the book. While Megan remains tight-lipped about the film adaptation, she’s working on new projects, including a novel addressing child incarceration in Australia. For updates, visit her website.
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The Big C at Thirty-Three My Pylgramage to Healing and How Adversity Became My Greatest Teacher and Gift Words Radhika Nanalal It was the British summer of 2016 and intuitively I knew something was terribly wrong. I had been experiencing unrelenting spotting between periods for over 6 months, and when my periods came, although sporadic, […]
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Empowering Sisterhood Women of the Tweed Uniting for Business Success Words + Photography Esther Siebel I recently finished watching the 7th and final season of Workin Moms on Netflix. It takes the perspective that as women and as mothers, we can do it all, in parity with our male counterparts. But as we get into […]
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It takes a Village Why connection to community is essential to support the Women and Girls of the Northern Rivers The Women’s Giving Circle is a gathering of women who deeply care for the Northern Rivers community. The Circle creates access to a pool of funding resources for the empowerment and wellbeing of women, girls, […]
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Discovering Spacious Moments of Pause in Our Lives By Tehla Bower As we enter a new year in 2024, how can we dedicate meaningful pockets of personal time to ourselves without sacrificing our commitments to others? It isn’t as impossible as we might lead ourselves to believe. Now that the holiday season has drawn to […]
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Cultivating Happiness Through Genuine Connections By Tim Jack Adams In a groundbreaking 85+ year study known as the Grant Study, conducted by Harvard University, it delved into the question: What truly makes us humans happy? After 75 years, unveiled a surprising truth, contrary to common beliefs, career achievements, money, exercise, or a healthy diet do […]
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