by Robyn Francis | News, Team Blogs
Imagine a stand-alone solar power system that costs nothing created completely from salvaged hardware. It’s amazing how much waste there is in the solar industry. Hardware that still has a reasonable life discarded when someone’s system is upgraded, brand... by Robyn Francis | Events at Djanbung, News
UPDATE: The 2018 Open Day has been postponed to a later date in July or August due a death in the family. Sincere apologies for any inconveniences caused by the change. The new date will be announced by late June and we look forward to seeing you later in the year.... by Robyn Francis | Articles
Have you ever wondered what would actually happen if everyone became vegan and stopped farming animals? On the surface it may be appealing as a simple solution to reduce greenhouse emissions by eliminating animal products from the human diet and sourcing all our... by Robyn Francis | News, Team Blogs
It was 30 years ago that I accompanied Bill Mollison to India to teach the first full Permaculture Design Course (PDC) there in 1987. This year I returned to India to honour the anniversary as a keynote speaker at the 13th International Permaculture Conference (IPC),... by Robyn Francis | Articles, News
An unsung hero leaves a giant legacy – tributes to Rob Swain Rob Swain passed away 13/8/2017 in Ravenshoe, Far North Queensland after being diagnosed with late stage melanoma five months ago. He was only 61 years of age. We have lost a very special man, friend,... by Robyn Francis | Events at Djanbung, News
The Nimbin Repair Café has prompted an overwhelmingly positive response from the community, not just in Nimbin but elsewhere in the bioregion. Two weeks ago we received a surprise call from Lismore Red Cross asking if we would like to be put forward to Bunnings for a... by Robyn Francis | News, Polly's blog
We are overjoyed to see Polly coming back to her old loveable self again over the past few weeks. She’s been steadily improving since her last relapse in early March with a new course of herbal medicine specially prepared by Angela, the Horse Herbalist in Ballina,... by Robyn Francis | Events at Djanbung, News
In a world of increasing uncertainty, permaculture offers practical solutions for local resilience, regeneration and self-reliance — beyond sustainability. OPEN DAY Saturday 13th May, 10am-4pm Join us at Djanbung Gardens for an inspiring day of workshops,... by Robyn Francis | News, Polly's blog
This past month has had its ups and downs… Friday February 24: Polly stood at the open gate and looked cautiously at the world beyond — Is it safe out there? It was the first time since the attack 10 weeks earlier that I’d invited her to come out of her...
