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Posted by Ben on Apr 11, 2012

Which delish fish for the dish?

We've all heard about sustainable fishing, but it's hard to see into the different varieties, the country of origin, the method of fishing, and more often than not the information simply isn't available; even if it is, most of us don't know what to make of it.

Posted by Ben on Nov 17, 2011

Openmind ideas for your Summer trip OS

It's November already. Another month or two and it will be time for a break. More and more often, we're taking off overseas and expanding our horisons, but more and more often I see people coming home with an amazing album of photos, but no stories to back them up; just "this is from the such and such lookout. It was amazing". It doesn't ignite my inner adventure.

Posted by Ben on Sep 28, 2011

Matternet – Lifting the rising Billion

These flying quradrocopters have been grasped as a way of delivering lightweight, yet important payloads under two kilograms (medicine for example) to people in remote communities.

Posted by Ben on Sep 25, 2011

Protect our Coral Sea

The concept and protectourcoralsea.org 's goal is no ordinary feat. It's a huge ambition, that would serve to give Australia the biggest marine park in history.

Posted by Ben on May 31, 2011

Skateistan to open second school

Skateistan have announced that they have been donated a large plot of land in Mazar-e-Sharif, in Northern Afghanistan to build a second facility. This is a tribute to the success of their initial facility in Kabul, which now sees around 350 male and female students pass through it's doors each alternating day.

Posted by Ben on May 30, 2011

Project New Caledonia

Rip curl planet has announced it will be investing $120,000 in a new joint vent with the World Wildlife Fund to build permanent Eco-friendly anchor points in some of the worlds most surfed reefs.

Posted by Ben on May 29, 2011

Str[eat] more often.

Melbourne has two new cafes. I could probably post these words every day at the rate Melbournes cafe culture is booming, however these cafe's are the epitome of the way small business can improve the wellbeing of a comunity through social enterprise.

Posted by Ben on Dec 20, 2010

With all hands on deck

There’s more than a few worldly ideals, a passion for whales and a vegan diet behind her black Sea Shepherd t-shirt. “It was actually a pretty easy transition” says Andrea Gordon, crew manager of the Sea Shepherd’s, newest ship, the “Bob Barker” when talking about her career change from New York Public defender to Sea Shepherd activist, “I was passionate about saving lives.” Growing up in...