Maggie Miller is on a mission. Affectionately known as The Juice Lady, this dynamic and hard-working Newcastle mum has turned her home-made cold pressed vegetable and fruit juices into her life’s work and hopes to transform the health of those in need, one bottle of goodness at a time.
There is a good chance Michaela Werner was in fact a mermaid in a previous life. The New Lambton professional freediver and mum of three, recently added Guinness World Record holder to her list of impressive breath-holding accomplishments but for Michaela, freediving isn’t just about reaching greater depths in the water, it’s about deep diving into life’s endless potential.
The Awabakal Wildflower Walk only happens once a year, and it takes you deep into the secret world of plants.
What’s the most interesting thing about how you spend your spare time? Do you knit hats for your cat, sculpt bonsai or read tarot cards? Whatever you do, you can bet there’s a way to monetise that interest. You could open an online store, launch an e-course or become a blogger in your niche! But do you have to? Hobbies might be your fast track to having a side hustle, but it’s also okay if your backyard beehive, home-brewed beer, or wobbly pottery doesn’t pay the bills.
Is it possible to eat well, reduce waste, be kind to the environment, spend less money and save time on grocery shopping? It seems like a lot to manage, but in short, the answer is yes. Hannah shares her food philosophy and how becoming a mum has made her a more mindful cook.
Nestled high above the banks of the Barrington River is Barrington Hideaway – a beautiful rural retreat perfectly suited to families, couples or large groups. Whether you’ve got a special occasion coming up, desperately need to drag the kiddos away from their screens or just want to press the pause button for a minute and indulge in a cosy weekend away – the Barrington Hideaway Cottages are calling your name.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and is held annually in August. Featuring more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres, it’s one of Australia’s largest festivals. Here’s a round up of what’s happening in Newcastle and surrounds.
Remember when you were a kid, and you played every chance you could? Then you grew up, life got serious and next thing you know, it’s all just work and bills and boring things. Well, this is why we’re taking a look at adult play and finding out just what roller skating has to do with it all.
It’s considered a household staple, but did you know that some of Australia’s finest extra virgin olive oil is made on our doorstep in the Hunter Valley? In celebration of Pukara Estate’s twenty-five years in business, Swell chats to Raquel Goodchild about their journey so far.
I’ve been swimming at Merewether Baths
during summer for almost thirty years.
But when the days become shorter
and the temperature starts getting a
little cooler, I stop using the baths.
This is the time of year that a brave
group of swimmers known as the Merewether Mackerels begin their weekly ritual; one that was started close to fifty years ago
