Rainbow lorikeet.
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The beauty and benefits of bird song

Bird song, even in the inner city we can hear a warble or two from the surrounding trees and bushes that brings a smile, especially when those kookaburras start laughing. But they don't just add colour and beauty, they are also good for our mental wellbeing according to recent research, writes Leanne Croker.

Many young farmers are now turning to the land to create positive change.
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Cultivating our future farmers

Positive change is happening in agriculture, and organisations such as Young Farmers Connect are there to help, writes Tara Luca.

There's a growing awareness about responsible and ethical investing.
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How to get started with ethical investing

Do you want to invest your money ethically? Simon Webster shares how to get started.

The community garden is run by volunteers.
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Sharing gardening knowledge – and food

A community food project in Victoria is all about learning to grow food and sharing it with the locals.

German beech trees
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Forest bathing

Being amongst trees is a privilege, especially when you have the time to just wander and relax in a forest.

In time of crisis: grow food
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In time of crisis: grow food

Here at ABC Organic Gardener our aim is to provide trusted, practical advice that will support anyone wishing to garden in this crisis and beyond.

There’s a great range of organic produce available at Peninsula Fresh’s farmgate in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
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Buy local to help organic farmers

One simple way to support rural communities is to purchase produce from the farmers who are doing it tough, writes Harriet Kendrick, Australian Organic.

Jane Milburn on verandah.
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The slow clothing movement

Slow fashion advocate Jane Milburn says it’s time we paid as much attention to the eco-footprint of our clothing, as we do to our food.

Matthew Evans
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Should we eat meat?

Matthew Evans, aka the Gourmet Farmer, looks at the ethics and science behind eating animal in his book On Eating Meat.

Maremma sheepdogs.
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The future is organic

One organic farmer has been very successful with his organic chickens and the bonus is the Maremma sheepdogs that watch his flock.

Windmills on a hill to generate electricity
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Ethical investing

How can ethical investing practices such as divestment from fossil fuels help you and the world?

Broadforking
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On regenerative farming and gardening

Is the term 'regenerative' in danger of becoming a new buzzword? Justin Russell investigates.