Men’s Fashion Sorted Some ideas are born from strategy. Others? From serendipity and stubborn belief. For Pat and Sharon, the founders of Bolt + Buckle, it was a bit of both. Their journey began back in 2012, after a life-changing trip to India and Nepal sparked the launch of Indepal, an artisanal leather goods brand […]
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Where Good Food Meets Good Vibes Behind the scenes (and often behind the pass in the open kitchen) is owner Phil Czerwonatis, who may have a quiet presence but whose fingerprints are everywhere in this much-loved local café. Phil’s story begins a long way from Casuarina’s coastline. After finishing his apprenticeship in Germany, he moved […]
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The Fundamentals of Feeling Good Strong, mobile, and pain-free for life—that’s the goal at JDT Training in Chinderah. High-performance movement coach Jared de Thierry has spent over two decades helping people of all ages build lasting fitness without the burnout or injuries. His secret? Nail the fundamentals, stay consistent, and surround yourself with a supportive […]
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Fresh Cuts, Clean Lines There’s a rugged poetry in fresh beginnings, especially when they come from loss and longing. For Pat Lenaghan, the journey began far from the ocean in Albury, where surf culture was something he only glimpsed in stories and on holidays spent by the coast. His father surfed, planting early seeds, but […]
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Pedals and Picnics Creating Memorable Outdoor Experiences with Pedals & Picnics Pedals & Picnics, owned and operated by Britt-Marie Ladley, started as a vision that was realised in Murwillumbah, at the head of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. What began as an idea to offer something a little different quickly turned into a local favourite, combining the […]
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The Road to Brink & Forbes Sasha and Freddie, the duo behind the jewellery brand Brink & Forbes, have created a lifestyle that combines creativity, adventure, and a love of minimalism. For the past 3.5 years, they’ve been living and working on the road in their self-built van, Pixie, alongside their dog, Frankie. What started […]
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Jodie’s Van Life Journey Gold Coast Campervan Hire was founded in 2021 by Jodie Cockerill, inspired by her own solo adventure around Australia. Jodie purchased a 2009 Ford Transit, which she converted into a fully equipped campervan, “Spirit,” with off-grid capabilities like a 300w solar system and a 75-litre water tank. Designed to accommodate a […]
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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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Walking with Wildlife Dogs, Leads and Markies Miracle http://www.tvwc.org.auWords Jess Cale The day started like any other for Kate and Mark, out on a morning walk with their dogs along the picturesque Cudgera Creek Road. Their dogs, always alert and curious, suddenly stopped, tails wagging vigorously. They had spotted something unusual on the roadside and […]
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Men’s Mental Health in the Northern Rivers Words Lyndsay Babcock We often hear that men should “open up” and “be vulnerable,” but what does that really mean in a world that’s constantly pushing men to their limits? Men’s mental health isn’t just about combating depression or anxiety; it’s about redefining what it means to […]
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