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Sydney Writers’ Festival’s much-loved Live & Local program returns in 2025, streaming a curated selection of headline events to more than 140 libraries, theatres and cultural venues nationwide from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 May. Now in its most expansive year to date, audiences from Alice Springs to Albany, Queanbeyan to Kalgoorlie will gain free access to world-renowned storytellers and urgent conversations — all direct to their local communities. “Live & Local is one of the most powerful ways we connect with readers around the country,” said Ann Mossop, Artistic Director of Sydney Writers’ Festival. “We know not everyone can…

 A Simple Tank of Water Changed My Week Floating in a sensory deprivation tank offers a unique and deeply calming break from constant mental stimulation. The post-float effects include improved sleep, reduced stress, and a clearer, more focused mindset. Unlike passive relaxation, float therapy encourages deep nervous system recovery by removing all sensory input. While not a miracle solution, it’s a powerful complement to other wellness routines and helps restore mental balance.  Some weeks leave you more drained than others. The kind where your mind never seems to slow down, your body feels heavy by mid-afternoon, and even the idea…