Close Knit - Ed#767

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Winter just warmed up, with Perth vendor Sarah (and her handmade pals) on our cosy new cover! It’s all about community groups – the importance of connection, belonging and play, at a time when loneliness is affecting us more than ever. These local legends are roller derby divas, leaving it all on the rink; they’re performers in Brisbane’s liberating Common People Dance Eisteddfod; they’re the kind and crafty folks behind Knit One Give One, the not-for-profit distributing woolly items to those in need. Whatever the hobby, their purpose is the same – to bring people together for good causes and good times. Are you ready to get inspired and join in on the fun? More highlights in this edition: Parenting, passion, violins: conductor André Rieu shares his Letter to My Younger Self Where do nudists go in winter? Revisit our 1999 cover story and find out Camp Cope bassist Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich on her riotous debut book And Raymond Tan goes bananas with his sweet Banana Milk Flan Show more