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The Best Naarm / Melbourne Electronic Music Clubs
MUSIC

The Best Naarm / Melbourne Electronic Music Clubs

With an enviable selection of venues and a diverse, thriving scene, it’s hard to look past Melbourne as the country’s club capital. It’s a city where it’s easy to hop from club to club, from enduri...

12 Essential Music Festivals For Summer 2023
MUSIC

12 Essential Music Festivals For Summer 2023

Summer means peak festival season in Australia, and with so many to choose from it can get a little overwhelming trying to figure out which ones to attend. Fortunately there are plenty of events to...

Do babies and kids really need to wear ear muffs at live sports?
KIDS

Do babies and kids really need to wear ear muffs at live sports?

It’s becoming more and more common. A player scores a match winning goal or try, or hits the winning runs in a Test Match or T20. After a few replays of the moment, the camera cuts to the player’s ...

Cultivating Mindfulness in Times of Crisis: The Hidden Power of Ear Plugs and White Noise
SLEEP & WHITE NOISE

Cultivating Mindfulness in Times of Crisis: The Hidden Power of Ear Plugs and White Noise

When Covid restrictions started to lift in 2022 many of us believed we were entering a period of unbridled joy. It didn’t take long though for a new concern to arise; a rapidly increasing cost of l...

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Are Ear Plugs Safe To Sleep In?
SLEEP & WHITE NOISE

Are Ear Plugs Safe To Sleep In?

In short, yes, ear plugs are safe to sleep in, but it's important to take some precautions to guarantee your safety and comfort. Disposable foam earplugs are commonly used for sleeping and can he...

How Long Is It Safe To Wear Ear Plugs?
EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH

How Long Is It Safe To Wear Ear Plugs?

The length of time that it is safe to wear ear plugs depends on the type of earplugs being used, as well as the individual wearing them and the situation they are being used in. For disposable foam...

happy ears alternatives
HEARING PROTECTION BASICS

3 Alternatives To Happy Ears Ear Plugs You Won't Regret Trying

In our latest entry in our ear plug demystification series, we’ll be taking a look at Happy Ears Ear Plugs. Like Loop, the Swedish owned company promise a lot but do they actually deliver? On the s...

What is Phonophobia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH

What is Phonophobia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Phonophobia is an anxiety disorder characterised by an irrational and persistent fear of sounds. People with Phonophobia may experience intense anxiety or panic attacks when exposed to certain soun...

Aussie Festivals Still To Come In 2023
MUSIC

Aussie Festivals Still To Come In 2023

If the last few years taught us anything, it's that human connection is everything. It seems there's no better cure for the lockdown blues than to get into a dense crowd of fellow music lovers and ...

How to Clean Reusable Ear Plugs
HEARING PROTECTION BASICS

How to Clean Reusable Ear Plugs

Many work in jobs or environments where the noise can be overwhelming. It is too loud, leading to severe hearing damage over time. The solution is to find where the ear plugs are, but cleaning thes...

What are Brown Noise and Pink Noise?
SLEEP & WHITE NOISE

What are Brown Noise and Pink Noise?

Sleep. It is one of the most essential things that we can do every day. In fact, our body depends upon it. Sadly, there are far too many people who are not getting enough sleep, struggling to fall ...

How to finally sleep better? Tips from Olivia Arezzolo
SLEEP & WHITE NOISE

How to finally sleep better? Tips from Olivia Arezzolo

Sleep – in theory, we all know we need it, but do we really know what happens to our bodies – physically, mentally, cognitively – when we don’t sleep enough? Similarly, do we know the impact of noi...