Author Archives: Community Newspaper Coordinator

“Do tattoos put a risk on your job?”

By Chontel Once the realm of sailors and bikies, tattoos are now completely the norm with everyone from doctors and lawyers to politicians and bank clerks donning some form of body art. The question is, where do you stand when … Continue reading

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Sustainable Gardening

By Brent O Whether you live in a house or an apartment sustainable gardening for food consumption results in the slashing of food bills (potentially some health bills) greater freshness and quality. People should also not feel restricted by their … Continue reading

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Caring for your computer mouse

By Daniel T The mouse should be cleaned regularly to prevent germs from spreading. To clean the mouse you would need rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth use those items to clean the button and the top of the mouse … Continue reading

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Eco is the New Black

By Lesley Rickman Do you follow an eco lifestyle? Some say it’s a fad but eco friendly girls have been around much longer than you might expect. There are many misconceptions to the eco lifestyle, the most common being that … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Nanny Diaries

By Lesley Rickman Quite a few years ago I picked up The Nanny Diaries by Emma Mclaughlin, Nicola Kraus, and enjoyed it immensely (despite crying my heart out at the end). I fell in love with Nan and Grayer and … Continue reading

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Review: The Strokes

By Lesley Rickman The Strokes have been the toast of the New York indie scene for over 10 years now with frontman, Julian Casablancas making the most of things both musically and socially. It’s been 5 years since their last … Continue reading

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This Modern Glitch: The Wombats

By Lesley Rickman The likely lads from Liverpool, The Wombats, are back with their second studio album, This Modern Glitch. If you were a fan of their first album, A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation then you’ll be glad … Continue reading

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Caring for your Keyboard

How to clean your keyboard! By Daniel T The computer keyboard is often the most germ infected items in your home or office; often it will contain more bacteria than your toilet seat. Cleaning it can help remove any dangerous … Continue reading

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Newcastle Changes

By Lesley Rickman Newcastle has been in need of some changes for some time now. After a long wait it seems as if it’s finally all happening. Newcastle can and will be one of the great Australian cities, especially if … Continue reading

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The Blue Pacific Hotel

By Lesley Rickman The Blue Pacific Hotel might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Located in Swansea (just an hour and a half from Sydney) Blue Pacific is situated within driving distance from a variety of beaches, an 18 … Continue reading

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