Small town living: The good, and the not so good
When someone asks me where I come from, I always reply: “I come from a small...
How to grow kindness in your own garden
The recipe for kindness and connection The ramblings of Peter Durey, a local, old, retired family...
Time to forgive and find peace
My story is about ownership, acknowledgement of failures, taking responsibility and surrendering weapons of defence. It’s...
A connected and resilient community
First published in the Augusta Margaret River Mail 1 October 2021 The Simple English Wikipedia defines...
Shire partnership pays off with innovation award
Martin Ringer, Erin Statz, Jason Cleary, Stuart Hicks, James Shepherd, and Stacey Hutt. The partnership between...
Self care isn’t selfish, it’s an act of love
I’ve experienced anxiety most of my life. As a child I often felt jittery nervousness, I...
Maintaining friendships on the move
I came to this area via Ireland. As I had lived in Victoria it was a...
Bring the outdoors in for peace of mind
Recently I finished my postgraduate studies in Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the science of human...
Open the Gate to conversation
As a child, I grew up in an environment where we were encouraged to speak up....
A warm welcome can mean the world
When I moved to Margaret River, I was fleeing an unhealthy, unsafe relationship. I landed with...