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Kensington Repair Hub is having an impact

August 12th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Our local repair hub has repaired more than 1000 items and kept more than two tonnes of goods and materials out of landfill.

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Kensington Community Compost Hubs process tonnes of organic waste locally

July 16th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Since 2018, the Kensington community has been building a neighbourhood composting bay system that processes organic waste locally and produces valuable compost for community use.

Use plants to fertilise and repair your soil

June 17th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Nature heals itself and certain plants can help restore soil health. Plants have abilities that improve soil structure, enrich it with nutrients and encourage healthier microbial life.

How should land be prioritised in the city?

May 14th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

Globally, people are flocking to cities creating all sorts of demands and economic opportunities. Along with this unfortunately comes greed.

Autumn … Waring Wombat Season

April 16th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

“Autumn symbolises the inevitability of change and the beauty of transition. As summer fades away and nature prepares for winter slumber, the autumn season serves as a reminder of life’s ever-evolving nature.”

Emissions by the richest people are accelerating climate breakdown

March 12th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

One hour of emissions from Australian billionaires’ super yachts and private jets equals what an average Australian emits in an entire year.

Forest therapy

February 12th, 2025 - Jacqui van Heerden

The practice of forest therapy aims to take us across our self-imposed edges with nature and remember our place within the whole. It guides us to gently once again form a tending relationship with the world around us.