From the rugged ridges of the Blue Mountains to the spice-colored waters of Jervis Bay, artist Jenny McIntosh invites us into her Sanctuary Point studio to witness the "warts and all" beauty of the creative process, on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail.
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A slight shift in how we think about, and approach, an everyday walk can help the mind find a certain balance and harmony. Read on for a simple, effective strategy to direct your attention, find beauty in the mundane and add to your mental and emotional ballast. This is the second in a new series …
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FRIDAY 23 JANUARY: Whether you’re settling in for the Triple J countdown at the Husky Pub, hunting for handmade ceramics at the Pyree markets, or joining a "Walking Together" ceremony in Nowra, this Australia Day long weekend is packed with ways to connect. From the industrial-chic beer gardens of Woollamia to the tranquil banks of the Shoalhaven, here is everything you need to know to plan your week on the coast.
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FRIDAY 16 JANUARY: From luminous folk-pop afternoons at Flamin Galah and Bundanon to the bustling Tomerong Food Hall, we’ve got your Jervis Bay weekend guide sorted. Plus, don't miss a world-record unicycle attempt in Milton and two options for a restorative wellness session on Sunday.
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FRIDAY 9 JANUARY: Jervis Bay is the ultimate summer playground this week. Whether you're cooling off with the Husky Ferry, exploring tactile art gardens, or catching live music as the heatwave breaks, here's our guide to everything happening now so you can make the most of your leisure time.
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First Nations cultural custodians Gadhungal Marring and Marine Rescue Jervis Bay put on a very special day on 26 January where all are welcome at the Moona Moona Creek Reserve. Arrive before the 9am Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, buy a ticket (or 4) in the day’s Duck Derby Races and special raffles, and enjoy the market stalls, food vendors and live music that make this day uniquely part of Jervis Bay.
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If you have over-indulged in sugary foods, all-day grazing with one meal merging into the next and a constant liquid intake of water and other beverages, your digestive system, microbiome and overall health might have taken a hit. We talked to three wellbeing experts in Jervis Bay about some simple tips to reset your gut health and establish some good patterns for the rest of the year.
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Tara Lee suggests simple ways to avoid the resolution traps in favour of sustainable options such as habit stacking (keep reading!) and taking advantage of our region’s natural beauty to help regulate your nervous system.
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If you’ve spent even a little time on social media in recent years, you’ve no doubt come across a swathe of “wellness” content.
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Being buffeted by all the things we currently see in the world—things being turned on their head, dissolving, being dismantled, disappearing—our psychological wellbeing needs robust counterbalances. Read on for a simple, effective strategy to enlist beauty as mental and emotional ballast. This is the first in a new series of articles with practical, everyday ways …
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