BeyondObedience BeyondObedience BeyondObedience BeyondObedience Beyond Obedience Words John Ortega My love for dogs began at the tender age of five, sparked by a moment that forever changed my life. My brother brought home two eight-week-old American Staffordshire terriers named Luna and Mono. From that instant, I was enchanted by these incredible creatures and driven to […]
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Death is a profound reminder of our finite existence, urging us to reflect on the legacy we wish to leave for future generations. My personal journey with mortality has unfolded into a mission that extends beyond myself. Six years ago, I confronted a dual challenge: my stage IV cancer diagnosis and the life of my […]
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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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Potters of the Tweed Words Peter Smith Mark your calendars for the second weekend of November, when the talented potters of the Tweed open their doors to the public for a truly unique event. This special weekend, organised by the Clay Without Borders collective, marks their fourth annual showcase. With 53 members in the group, […]
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Pottsville Beach Sports Club: Moving with our Community At Pottsville Beach Sports Club, we believe in the power of community and the importance of standing together against domestic and family violence. Domestic violence is, at its core, about power and control, and its impact can be devastating for victims and their loved ones. The statistics […]
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They’re our furry, funny friends who hold a place in our hearts (and ok, our beds ..) giving joy anddespair in equal measure as they live their (nine) best lives and carefree (doggo) years in this petparadise we call the Tweed Coast. Margaret Dekker catches up with just some of the pets and ‘pet people’ who […]
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A Ripple of Change Words Sarah Jantos & Kristie Morgan The past couple of months have been idyllic in the waters of the Tweed and surrounding ocean. With visibility of up to 30M it has been paradise in and on the sea for water enthusiasts including, fisherman, swimmers, surfers, snorkellers, divers and whale watchers just […]
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Where Community Thrives Through Collaboration and Connection Words Rachael Sanderson Photography Georgina Kane Raven Place Farm is a vibrant, community-centered micro regenerative farm nestled in picturesque Clothiers Creek, ideally situated between Murwillumbah and Cabarita Beach. This unique venture is a collaborative effort between landowner Michelle Kuramochi and passionate regenerative farmer Rachael Sanderson. Together, they […]
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Young Ocean Stewards Spearhead Shoreline Cleanup Effort Between July and November of this year, young local ocean conservation campaigners and brothers, Charlie, Flynn and Oliver (Instagram @Earthy Surfs), invite the community to help them in targeting and removing fishing line and other debris from the Tweed River mouth walls – the southern wall at Fingal […]
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The Challenge with Young Families Words Sami Vardy Photography Katy Arrowsmith As a young girl, I learnt the importance of looking after our environment from my mum very early on in life. One of my most vivid memories from childhood is of being upset at the foods we were not allowed to have because […]
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