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Written by Kerrie Alexander A Hervey Bay mum who has endured the crippling loss of child is now fighting to make a difference in the lives of children and families facing the same adversity. The story of Amanda and Michael Christensen and their little superhero son “Captain Cooper” is beyond heart-breaking. Cooper was diagnosed with…

Written by Kerrie Alexander Sunny Spadina has always had a serious love of the outdoors – skate boarding, BMX and dirt bike riding, camping and hanging with his mates. Any mate would tell you that the vibrant young man’s smile and laugh are contagious and his zest for life is inspiring, qualities that are adored…

Written by Leanne Esposito Self-Worth Self-Love Self-Esteem Self-Motivation Self-Confidence =Self-Empowerment Memo to self: Always believe in yourself, even in those moments when you think nobody else does. On the flip side, try to remember there is always another woman ready to lift you up when you’re feeling down. There’s a whole world of women cheering…

Written by Leanne Esposito The generation reaching adulthood in the second decade of the 21st century, perceived as being familiar with the internet from a very young age. A literal definition of Generation Z is somewhat clinical, as are most sourced from a dictionary. Knowing a generation to be the first born to the internet…

Written by Leanne Esposito & Lizzie Macaulay When it comes to the entrepreneurial spirit, you couldn’t get two people in the Wide Bay who embody it more than twin sisters, Kodie Axelsen and Shae Kennewell. These passionate, dedicated philanthropists and savvy businesswomen prove that you don’t have to work in the big smoke to make…

Written by Leanne Esposito It’s time to cast off those shame shackles with a renewed carefree confidence and sashay your way into summer in some sexy swimwear Summer. What’s not to love about the hottest season. The days get longer, the stars shine brighter, your hair gets lighter, the water gets warmer, the music gets…

Written by Lizzie Macaulay Take everything you think you know about floristry and set it aside. The gorgeously bright sparks over at Hey Posy have taken everything we mere mortals know about flowers and turned it on its head. Think texture. Think bright, bold colours. Think exciting arrangements that ooze confidence and charm. A delicate…

Written by Kerrie Alexander Back in the day when there were no screens to be found, kids would climb trees, swing off Hills Hoist clothes lines, build cubby houses, and ride to each other’s houses instead of sending a text message. They would search creek beds for tad poles and collect sticks to build forts…

Written by Kerrie Alexander What do you call 3000 chickens who forage freely on 190 acres, live in chicken caravans at night, and produce a natural superfood? I’d say that’s called living sunny side up! That’s just the kind of free-living environment the birds thrive on at the Brother Brother Organics farm, which is a…