Nature meets Innovation

12 Feb

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ISSUE 081 | February 2025

Standing by the Thredbo River at dusk (I've never been able to make myself into a morning person) watching my first platypus sighting in the wild, I was reminded why preserving our natural world matters so deeply. My recent escape to Crackenback in the Snowy Mountains wasn't just about mountain biking and hiking – it also sparked a journey that led me from testing cutting-edge AI tools to exploring a groundbreaking wildlife sanctuary near Canberra.

This issue weaves together stories of innovation and conservation, from smart ways we're using technology to make work easier, to how thoughtful architecture can help us live in harmony with our environment. As summer winds down, I'm excited to share these discoveries that bridge the gap between progress and preservation.

Marnie x

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DISCOVER

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Wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Canberra

Hidden in Canberra's suburbs lies Australia's largest fox-free box-gum grassy woodland, where extinct species are making a remarkable comeback. At Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, native wildlife thrives in this predator-free haven.

I spent the day there - a day trip from the Snowy Mountains, and documented the epic landscape and magnificent trees. You can visit the new Wildbark Centre (25 Rosenberg Street, Throsby) for ranger-guided tours or explore free walking trails anytime.

VISIT

Ben Callery Architect's Silvertop House on Melbourne's outskirts shows how thoughtful architecture can work with nature, not against it. The elevated design and local silvertop ash cladding blend seamlessly with the bushland setting, while passive solar features and sustainable materials ensure lasting environmental harmony. See the project in Home Beautiful's March issue.

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