How to make time for reading (when it feels kind of impossible)
Too busy to read? So was Hannah – until she wasn’t. Her tips for squeezing 70 books into a busy year (so far!) might just get you back on the page.
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5 easy day trips to take from Newcastle this Spring
After a very drizzly old winter, we could not be more keen for some weekend adventures! Lucky for us, we don’t have to go too far from home to explore some amazing spots. From riverside towns to coastal gems, here are five easy day-trips from Newcastle to make the most of sunny days ahead (fingers crossed!)
What ‘slow living’ means to us
When we first started talking about Issue 24, one theme kept circling back into the conversation: slow living. Maybe it’s because we’re all mums in the thick of family life, maybe it’s because running two businesses doesn’t leave much breathing space, or maybe it’s because the world itself feels like it’s always asking us to go faster. Whatever the reason, “slow” felt like something we were craving, and something worth exploring.
Making friends as an adult
Who knew friends were so hard to come by as you get older? It’s not because you’ve suddenly become unlovable or unknowingly socially awkward (you’re still awesome). It turns out the friend-making rules change in adulthood. Here’s why making new pals now takes a heck of a lot more effort than it used to, plus ways to find your people.
Holly Michele Jewellery on handcrafting modern heirlooms
Newcastle-based jeweller Holly Oswald is keeping the art of handmade jewellery alive. Through her label, Holly Michele Jewellery, she crafts meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces by hand.
Breaking up with the snooze button
Worried about your sleep? Sleep Scientist Dr Gemma Paech sets the record straight about how to get a good night’s sleep.
Joey Davis: Painting through it all
After a life-altering injury, Newcastle artist Joey Davis turned to painting as a form of healing – and ended up building a one-of-a-kind art business that’s as joyful as it is heartfelt.
Celebrating NAIDOC 2025: Artist Shannon Kelly on culture, connection and legacy
This NAIDOC Week, we spoke with Gamilaroi artist Shannon Kelly, whose work explores strength, culture and belonging. Living and creating on Worimi Country, Shannon uses both traditional and digital mediums to tell stories that honour the past and uplift the next generation.
Amy Lovat on her second novel, Big Feelings – an anti-romantic comedy
Newcastle author Amy Lovat’s second novel Big Feelings is a heartfelt, sharp, and funny exploration of love, loss, and figuring yourself out – and we absolutely LOVED it! We had a quick chat with Amy to find out more ahead of her Newcastle book launch on July 17.
Betty’s Book Fair is coming to The Station, Newcastle
The team at Betty Loves Books are taking us back to simpler times with their inaugural Book Fair on Saturday 12 July. Here’s all the details.
