Tapping into nature’s talents
PEOPLE often joke about first world problems, like flight delays, traffic jams and the wi-fi cutting out. I’m certainly guilty of having a whinge from time to time.
But sometimes a reality check can help bring everything back into perspective.
My partner and I have recently built a new house and developments like the electricity being connected, running water, hot water and the ability to cook and wash dishes had me giddy as a schoolgirl.
Building my first home has certainly given me a new appreciation for the work that goes into the comforts of our connected lives, including the subject of this week’s big read: tap water.
Each year there is a national competition to determine Australia’s best-tasting tap water and Queensland winner Toowoomba will take on defending champion Tasmania for the right to represent the lucky country on the world stage.
Find out what it takes to keep our homes supplied with clean drinking water and what’s involved in being a tap water taste tester.
Speaking of water, I also had the pleasure of diving into the crystal-clear waters of Kimbe Bay during a recent trip to Papua New Guinea. Some of the most diverse coral reefs in the world are right on the doorstep of Walindi Plantation Resort, owned by Australians Max and Cecilie Benjamin.