Stories

Transition Bondi only happens because of a network of volunteers and their ongoing efforts. On the occasion of Volunteers’ Week 2023, here’s a homage to each of them. GloriaWorks extremely hard behind the scenes. I wanted to propose her for a local heroes award, but she doesn’t live in the area so not eligible. She…

Adapted from an article by Audrey Eagan – May 2023 It’s the seventh year Bob Brown Foundation has invited artists from all over Australia to immerse in Takayna/Tarkine rainforest (West Tasmania). Scott Jordan, a senior campaigner at Bob Brown Foundation welcomes us and explains that the Tarkine area has several sites / habitats under threat…

According to the Australian Beekeeping Guide, honey bees don’t actually hibernate in winter. Instead, they form a winter cluster by huddling together to conserve heat. Colonies are often broodless during winter. In warmer locations, a small amount of brood rearing may continue. Still, you need to make sure your bees have the odds stacked in…

Transition Bondi held our first ‘slow fashion’ practical event called Mend and Remake, on 22 March 2023. This was in response to the many things we’ve heard about the issues of textile waste through films, speakers and podcasts. We accepted the invitation by Kara Otto, local fashion designer and vintage queen, to get together with…

By Daniel Can the condition of our garden mirrors the state of mind we are in? As a gardener I sometime attend gardens that have been neglected over a long period of time. Some of these gardens had been created with a particular design in mind which took time, effort and other resources to establish….

February Guest Dinner Review by Kit A recent guest dinner led by Julianne Paradis – a young exchange student from Quebec – was a tonic. Through the way she facilitated the group of eight, she had us sharing aspects of personal healing, and then thinking about our contributions to the all-encompassing issue of healing the…

January Market Update with Chris. Transition Bondi’s Market Stall is a place of curiosity where adults and children alike engage, play and learn about the world and neighbourhood around us. Last month’s markets were no exception and were a huge success. Engaging with the community and sharing local and environmental knowledge with those passing through. A stand…

With Julian Around the community garden at 241 lately, one can find quite the diversity. As you wind your way through the garden your eyes stop a moment to peak at the purple-bottomed leaves of the many Shiso plants about. Self-sown from their abundant forbears of last summer, they’re a welcome bunch who take up…