Talking and listening builds resilience
You might have noticed that every fortnight the Mail includes an article that is contributed by members of...
Self compassion: One of the most valuable gifts you can give
For many people the Christmas and holiday season is the highlight of the year! Time off...
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...
Shire partnership pays off with innovation award
Martin Ringer, Erin Statz, Jason Cleary, Stuart Hicks, James Shepherd, and Stacey Hutt. The partnership between...
Maintaining friendships on the move
I came to this area via Ireland. As I had lived in Victoria it was a...
Don’t discount cost of COVID-19
Stuart Hicks, outgoing Chair of Mindful Margaret River, says that the absence of serious COVID-19 infections...
‘New’ locals share a real need for connection
It was 2010, in the middle of a Margaret River winter that I recall sitting on...
Take the time to make use of the empty seat
It was a crisp morning as I set off early to take an energetic stroll along...