News - For Wild Places

August 30, 2026

Interview with Saxon Wright

Running as an Output for the Planet: A Conversation with Saxon Wright At For Wild Places, we believe connection to wild places can become a pathway to action. We recently spoke with Saxon Wright about running, purpose-led business, takayna, the Pilliga, and why showing up for wild places matters. How trail running, community and purpose-led […]

Trail Runner Edwin at the Pilliga Ultra event in 2025

June 11, 2026

Running for Wild Places: From the Pilliga Ultra to a 100km Escarpment Adventure

100 Kilometres, Four Friends, and One Wild Idea Earlier this year, Illawarra trail runner Edwin took on a slightly unconventional challenge: a 100km run across the Illawarra escarpment. No race. No medals. No finish chute. Just four mates linking together trails, ridgelines, climbs, and coastlines across one huge day out in the mountains. Along the […]

December 12, 2025

Australia’s Big Four Banks are Funding the Climate Crisis

Last month, Market Forces released a report that outlines which of Australia’s banks are actively backing fossil fuel projects. In this report, they identified 23 fossil fuel customers of Australia’s big four banks whose business models are currently incompatible with the Paris Agreement’s climate goals. What does the Paris Agreement have to do with banking? In 2015, Australia, along […]

December 6, 2025

Patagonia’s Work in Progress Report: What really happened

A dive into Patagonia’s Work in Progress Report, their reputation, purpose and next steps. Written by Tilishia Moodley. In September of 2022, the world woke up to a shocking headline: “Patagonia: Billionaire boss gives fashion firm away to fight climate change”. Three years on, Patagonia has released its first-ever Work in Progress Report, a document that updates customers on […]

November 7, 2025

Buy Better, Buy B Corp

When you pick up a product at the supermarket or shop online, you’re probably used to seeing a range of logos on products or at the bottom of brands’ websites. It could be a Fairtrade logo on your coffee beans, or an FSC logo, a 1% for the Planet symbol, or maybe it’s a B. With numerous […]

October 31, 2025

First Planetary Tipping Point Reached

Two weeks ago, a report from the University of Exeter titled ‘The Global Tipping Points Report 2025‘ warned that Earth has reached its first tipping point, with warm-water coral reefs, such as the Great Barrier Reef, already experiencing mass die-off as global warming reaches 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. It’s a sombre read, particularly in light […]

October 10, 2025

Tales from the Pilliga trails: Lisa Blair

This week, we are excited to be sharing more tales from the Pilliga Ultra. Today we’re hearing from Lisa Blair OAM, who is new to trail running, and is more comfortable on the oceans, having sailed solo around Antarctica! Lisa Blair Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us about your time at […]

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October 10, 2025

Tales from the Pilliga trails: Chris Mein

This week, we are excited to be sharing more tales from the Pilliga Ultra. Today we’re hearing from Chris Mein, General Manager at Paddy Pallin, who is returning for his second time and volunteered throughout the weekend. Chris Mein Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us about your time at Pilliga […]

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October 3, 2025

Tales from the Pilliga trails: Toryn Fae

This week, we’re sharing Q&A’s with a 2025 Pilliga Ultra participant and a Pilliga local, Toryn. This was Toryn’s first Pilliga Ultra. Toryn’s responses really highlight to the PU team just how valuable and special this event is – and makes us feel truly proud about what we have created, for fantastic, caring people like […]

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October 3, 2025

Tales from the Pilliga trails: Nicole Toyer

Today we’re hearing from a Pilliga local and 2025 Pilliga Ultra participant, Nicole. This was Nicole’s third Pilliga Ultra. Let’s get into the interview! Nicole Toyer Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us about your time at Pilliga Ultra this year! To set the scene for our readers, can you please […]