Earth Day

To celebrate Earth Day (22 April), we asked young artists from across the country to send in their eco-themed masterpieces – with one lucky winner emblazoned on the cover. What did we get? Almost 1,000 artworks showing off flora, fauna and stunning landscapes, with a cartoon creation by 12-year-old Mavis taking out the top spot!

Check out all the talented runners-up, as well as three inspiring stories about Aussie not-for-profits making big environmental change, in this nature-loving edition. When it comes to saving the planet and inspiring the next generation of artists, the truth is plain to see: from little things, big things grow.

More highlights in this edition:

• • Alt-rock icon Kim Gordon looks back on her (Sonic) youth in a Letter to My Younger Self
  • Aboriginal muso Kutcha Edwards gets excited for his 60th birthday concert
  • Powerful photos of the Peruvian Andes, where locals are curing the impact of climate change upon melting glaciers
  • And induldge in Lucy Tweed’s recipe for Pepper Cream Shorties & Cacio e Pepe Mash in Tastes Like Home. Read the full recipe here.

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