The Dwellys
The Dwellys is a seasonal community-powered awards show for good housing, good neighbours, good home-creators and good housing ideas.
Here is how it works: the themes are below. Submit nominations by tagging us on X with #dwellys[whatever season - eg DwellysSpring26] and the Australian postcode and tell us the story. Give kudos to the submissions that make you smile. Winners get the good vibes and one day we will decide what the Dwellys prize will be.
Why: because homes are for living and this celebrates the delightful ways that places become homely.
Good Looking Book Nooks
Some people love a library, others like to look like they might like to open a book one day. Share a snap of your book nook. We're looking for the ones that make you go 'oooooh'.
Neighbourhood Glue
Walking groups, choirs, cycle repair crews, garden collectives — these are the things that hold a place together. Nominate a local group that makes your area feel like a cosy community.
Clever upgrades
Use whatever skills you have, or can beg or borrow (don't steal, it's not neighbourly), and with a budget of no more than $50, share a before and after pic of your cheap and cheerful renovation or upgrade.
Best balcony garden
There are some things that those who have got basil to brag about or have made zen gardens in small spaces know how to do to perfection.