Oliver Lees examines the case for an alternative lawn. This article appeared in issue 155 of Renew Magazine, published in April 2021. I have republished the article here with permission from the publisher. Like all facets of Australian life, our urban environments have undergone considerable… Read More
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Is hard rubbish really the best we can do?
This article appeared in a previous issue of Renew Magazine. I have republished the article here with permission from the publisher. It’s a sight of Australian suburbia as familiar as the eucalypt: piles of unwanted household items littering the nature strip. While the frequency and… Read More
Becoming a conservationist in your own backyard
This article appeared in issue 172 of Renew Magazine, published in July 2025. I have republished the article here with permission from the publisher. It’s no secret that right now Australia’s environment is under immense strain. Biodiversity Council Australia is clear in its assessment: we… Read More
Renewable tourism hotspot
This article appeared in issue 171 of Renew Magazine, published in March in 2025. I have republished the article here with permission from the publisher. Located 140 kilometres south of Melbourne, Phillip Island is known to many people as a holiday destination. There you can… Read More



