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From fashion to breaking news, the G Magazine team are on the pulse of all things green.

More than a locavore in Mudgee

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

The health and environment benefits of eating locally are well known, but it’s not just localising food that’s important. In Mudgee, NSW, G writer Caitlin discovered why locality is also central to identity, community and wellbeing.

Society · Style · buy nothing new · clothing · Fashion

Green on the red carpet

Monday, 2 May 2011

Tanya Ha, regular G writer, was lucky enough to attend the recent TV Week Logie Awards. She shares her tips on how she managed to buy absolutely nothing new and hold her ground looking glamorous at Australian TV's night of nights.

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Society · Style · Travel · Cycling

Eco-chic cycle fashion

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

A bicycle is the most stylish accessory; cooler than clutching a Gucci handbag, bikes are more practical than stilettos and they never go out of season. Best of all, riding a bike doesn’t cause any greenhouse emissions and it sends a strong statement about your love of the planet, without the need to grow dreadlocks.

Education · Family · Food · Garden · Health · House · Science · Society · David Suzuki · Economy

What's your legacy?

Monday, 25 October 2010

What kind of ‘eco’ legacy do you want to leave behind? G writer Caitlin learns some valuable lessons from David Suzuki regarding our use of ‘growth’ as a measure of our success.

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Education · Health · Society · Travel · Bicycle maintenance · Bicycles · Cycling · Ride to Work Day

Riding to work with confidence

Friday, 8 October 2010

Rather than starting the day packed like sardines on the bus to work, G writer Caitlin has dusted off her bike in an effort to participate in Ride to Work Day on October 13.

Family · Science · Volunteer

Citizen eco-science

Friday, 3 September 2010

Volunteer for the environment and you'll help more than the planet - you'll be learning too!

Society

Little elephant joy

Monday, 15 March 2010

He's had a rocky start to life, but the latest and most-talked about addition to Sydney's Taronga Zoo, the newborn Asian elephant nicknamed Mr Shuffles, is slowly gaining his footing.

Food · Society

Palm oil politics

Friday, 12 March 2010

We unknowingly eat around 10 kilos of it each year, and palm oil is a growing eco catastrophe. Add your voice to the call for mandatory palm oil labelling in food products.

Society