Australia has laws protecting pregnant women and policies designed to support new mothers, but how well are they working in practice? As Victoria heads towards the state election, we look at the evidence behind the gap between what's promised on paper and what women actually experience.

Our beloved bogong moths are making a remarkable comeback, and it turns out these little creatures have more in common with mothers than you might think. From working the night shift to keeping entire ecosystems functioning, there's plenty to celebrate about our MOTHs mascot (including a few rather hilarious similarities).

MOTHs has spent the past two years making sure mothers and families have a voice in the Yarra Ranges' response to climate change. Now that the Collaborative Action Plan has launched, we're looking at what comes next, and how you could be part of it.

The RUTH Run might only last a morning, but it takes a whole community to make it happen. We look back on RUTH Run 2026 and celebrate the volunteers, sponsors and local organisations who helped bring it to life.

In 2025, Chloe tackled the RUTH Run hill carrying her little boy Noah and took home our True Grit Award. A year later, she came back to keep a promise she'd made to herself…. this time, she ran it.

What can one question reveal about the power of an online community? From movie makeup artists to missing pear pollen, it turns out quite a lot.

Family violence doesn’t always end when a relationship does. We look at what Australian authorities and research say about systems abuse, and share reliable information worth knowing, saving and passing on.

Just weeks after Australia tested its new AusAlert system, I experienced the same technology for real on a UK motorway. Phones screamed, brake lights appeared everywhere, and it raised an important question as we head into bushfire season: when the alert comes for real, will we know what to do?

When MOTHs asked our community to share their experiences with home insurance, a clear and deeply concerning pattern emerged, particularly from those living in areas affected by natural disasters. People described rapidly increasing premiums, fewer insurers willing to provide cover, policies being cancelled, and families making impossible decisions about what they could afford to protect.

In May 2026, the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill, was introduced to Parliament with the objective of introducing sweeping reforms to manage the growing costs and improve the efficacy of the scheme. This article has been written by Mums of the Hills Inc, in response to the concerns raised by local families.

Three years ago, we asked, "Where's Mum's book?" I think it's time we started answering that question. Read out why we’ve continued to push this idea and why we’ve been giving our proposal to candidates this week.

As bushfire season approaches, it's not just the weather that shapes our decisions to prepare, but the conversations we have with each other. I've been reflecting on why creating online communities where people feel safe to ask questions, prepare early and discuss uncertainty respectfully may be one of the most important things we can do before summer.

The Belgrave Lantern Parade is back on 20 June and we'd love an eclipse of moths to join us. Help carry our giant flying moth, become a little glowing moth yourself, and experience the parade from the inside. We have the materials and know-how to help create lanterns too.

Come for the magic, the mulled wine and the community spirit. Send us a message if you'd like to join our eclipse.

Who does the "typical" wealth-building pathway actually work for? After attending the Our Hills, Our Future event, I found myself thinking about the financial realities of caregiving and have started pulling together some fantastic free resources to help build financial confidence, literacy and security.

Before you brave the ALDI ski sale and emerge with a trolley full of things you never intended to buy, check out the Mums of the Hills Ski Gear Library.

When things feel heavy, it helps to know there are places close by that can quietly lighten the load. Neighbourhood houses offer practical support, connection, and a sense that you don’t have to do it all on your own.

There’s something about the Chestnut Festival that goes beyond the stalls and music. It’s the day the Hills come together, and somewhere along the way, strangers become neighbours.

I had the chance to speak on a housing panel this week. It was a reminder that housing touches everything. Work, childcare, safety, and whether families can stay connected to their community. Here’s what I took away.

We sat down with federal representatives to talk about childcare, family violence, and the realities facing families in our community. What was shared in the room was thoughtful, honest, and deeply lived. But what stayed with me most were the gaps in the conversation, and what we didn’t get time to say.

Support is out there. But in the hills, getting to it isn’t always simple. As costs rise, more families are quietly pulling back from the things that keep them connected. The services exist, but they’re often out of reach until things hit crisis. This piece explores where the gaps are and why local support matters more than ever.