Creating a home that supports the environment and fosters self-sufficiency is no longer a distant dream. In the hinterland of the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, a unique eco house project is setting a practical example for sustainable living. This project, sponsored by Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc, demonstrates how a residential property on a 1100 m² block can work towards embracing ecological responsibility while supporting community and building community values.

Rising living costs have pushed many communities to rethink how they access essential goods. In response, some groups have revived age-old practices like bartering and crop swapping to stretch budgets and build local support networks. These approaches offer practical ways to meet needs without relying solely on cash, helping people cope with inflation and economic uncertainty. How Bartering and Crop Swaps Work in Communities Bartering involves exchanging goods or services dir

Angelo Eliades shows how to grow fruit and veggies intensively in a small backyard forest garden using ecological principles and companion planting.

In Dudley a coastal suburb of Newcastle NSW, a group of homeschooling families have come together to create a unique and supportive...