When Women Rise, We All Rise This autumn on the Tweed, we celebrate the women whose work, leadership and care shape the places and lives around us. From high-performance sports to media leadership and social advocacy, they are creating pathways, building support networks and inspiring others. This edition, celebrating female-led leadership, shares the stories of […]
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From Island Childhood to Ocean Advocate When Jasmin Oceana was four years old, she was living on a small island in Thailand, swimming in the ocean every day just metres from her home. One question shaped her future: “What work would I have to do to be able to be with dolphins and whales every […]
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Show your presence, calm and joy By Sarita Johan Maybe you’ve felt it, the mix of celebration and pressure this time of year brings. The urge to finish strong, be present for others, and somehow keep your own balance in the process. Deadlines, overflowing inboxes, expectations at work and at home. It can be a […]
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Emily’s Expert Tips By Emily Edgecombe As the year draws to a close, whether it’s the work calendar winding down, family gatherings approaching, or the pressures of festive celebrations, stress often creeps in. Many of us notice prolonged tension, disrupted sleep, and low energy. Clinically, stress triggers the “fight or flight” response, bringing restricted breathing, […]
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Tweed’s Pink Icon, Turns the Page The Imperial Hotel, affectionately known as The Impy, has been part of Murwillumbah since 1931. Rising in salmon pink, it is one of the Tweed’s oldest pubs and a fine example of the region’s Art Deco architecture. Its history is as colourful as its exterior, having survived fires, rebuilds, […]
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Empire Revival ArrivesThe Regent steps into a new era of style and creativity The historic Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah has entered a new chapter with the launch of Empire Revival Murwillumbah. The doors opened mid-August, expanding the landmark Art Deco building’s role as home to M|Arts by welcoming Empire Revival and its collective of artisans, […]
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The Pressure of Wellness Trends Finding Balance in the Chaos Words Eva Rose Wellness trends are everywhere you look, and each week it seems a ‘cure-all’ ritual is touted as the new “must-include” in your morning routine. The only problem is your morning routine would now be 4.5 hours long if you included all the […]
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The Pursuit of Happiness: An Illusion or a Path to Freedom? Many of us spend our lives chasing happiness, believing it lies just beyond our next milestone—a perfect day, a new relationship, or an achievement. But what if happiness isn’t a distant destination, but something we can experience in the journey itself? The belief that happiness is always “just […]
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Horse Power Words Lou McConnell, Feeling Herd NSW For as long as I can remember, horses have been an integral part of my life. Not just a passion, but a core element of whoI am and what I do. As a young girl, I felt no need to question this profound connection. Horses provided a […]
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FARMERS’ MARKETS & COMMUNITY Words Victoria Cosford Photography Allie Godfrey Is there a better distillation of community than a farmers’ market? Where once people grouped together in churches, they are now turning up at their weekly markets, joining friends, exchanging recipes and ideas, chatting with the stall-holders, gossiping over coffees. Up and down the Tweed […]
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