The Australian Women's Weekly

ISLAND OF HOPE

"A compost and recycle and I'm observant of my energy usage. I learned that I wasn't doing enough."
– Claudia Karvan

As the Madden sisters walk across the pristine sand of Heron Island, the sound of the sea birds who have flown in for mating season is deafening. In contrast, the sisters are silent, taking in the momentous scenery while processing the information given to them across the past several days.

Actress Madeleine and activist Lille have joined a team of 50 scientists, philanthropists and creative influencers at the world-renowned Heron Island Research Station to learn more about the effect that climate change is

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