Buy organic and save

We all know we should be eating organic – but sometimes it can seem just a little too beyond budget! We’ve investigated how to eat organic without breaking the bank.

The brighter side of Bali

The notion of a Balinese sojourn is often met with the image of bogans, Bintangs, braids and bad sunburns. But it’s time to embrace a new side of Bali that is emerging from the hills.

Quench your skin

Keep your skin supple with this super simple guide to moisturising.

Organic Agriculture Officer - Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development

The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) Program places skilled young Australians (18-30) on short-term assignments in developing countries in Asia, the Pacific and Africa. The Institute for the Development of Educational and Ecological Alternatives, Inc. (IDEAS) is an NGO in the Philippines working in integrated community development including sustainable agriculture, cooperative development, community organisation, enterprise development, waste management and alternative education. You will help advocate the concept of organic agriculture at the Farm School and in the community, as an economical, environmentally-friendly and healthy practice. This will be done through the development of the school’s farm, and some extension work with farmers and families of the students.

Location: Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, the Philippines.
Salary: All related vaccinations and travel are paid for, plus a generous living allowance for the 12 month duration of the position.
Applications close: Thursday 8 September, 2011.
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Closing the circle

Great benefits can be found by farmers when closing the loop on their farms and becoming self-sufficient.

Guide to organic beauty ingredients

Confused about organics and labelling in your skin care? We caught up with Michael Bronner, Vice President of Dr Bronner’s organic body care to give us the rundown.

Health scares and hard facts

Food labelled 'organic' or 'all-natural' may be healthier on one hand, but it does not necessarily mean it's safer.