By Kate Manley With the subject of this month’s edition focusing on Youth, we ‘Baby Boomers’ can sometimes feel left behind. Take, for instance, technology. Developments have been advancing at warp speed, from the first handheld mobile phone released in 1983, through consumer devices such as microwaves, remote controls and touchscreens, to the now proposed…
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by Kate Manley There is an old saying that we just need three things in life: the first is someone to love, the second is something to do, and the third is something to look forward to. It sounds quite simple, really. Unpacking the finding someone to love, it is a very basic human need…
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Written by Kate Manley Throughout history, hope is the one thing that sends us a message of peace, that all will be well in the end. It is hope in the eternal plan of salvation by faith, so that we can see through the fog of uncertainty and chaos, to a Kingdom that knows no…
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Written by Kate Manley Whilst we are known for our imported Italian clothing. We do have a wide range of product lines crafted by local and global artisans. We diversify with handwoven throws and scarves from Ethiopia. Under the brand names ‘Once was Lost’ and ‘May Home’ these are collectable items that will stand the…
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Written by Kate Manley How many little girls dream of being an actress or singer when they grow up. Quite often it has its roots in their concert performances where parents are the enthusiastic audience. Then possibly at school when ‘Story book dress up day’ promotes written characters to come to life as parents scramble…
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Written by Kate Manley With the theme of this month’s magazine ‘Vintage’ it is timely to take a look at what constitutes a well constructed wardrobe. One of the basic rules is to have mostly classic, perennial, quality garments, then add a few pieces that totally reflect your individual personality. These could include some vintage…
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Written by Kate Manley In Australia, a small business is generally defined as having fewer than 20 employees and/or an aggregated turnover of less than $10 million. These businesses are crucial to the Australian economy, representing the vast majority (98%) of all businesses and contributing significantly to GDP and employment. Several businesses have been identified…
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Written by Kate Manley In 2019, Hervey Bay was officially declared the very first ‘World Heritage Site’ by the prestigious World Cetacean Alliance. It is renowned as the whale watching capital of the world as the humpbacks make our sheltered waters their home for weeks on end. Generally, the season is July to the end…
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Written by Kate Manley It is astonishing that the population of Australia has doubled in just 50 years, from almost 14 million to now 27.45 million. Coincidentally, this matches global growth: just over 4 billion in 1975 to 8.23 billion now. Immigration to Australia has created the majority of this increase accounting for 30% of…
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