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  • Smells Like Teen Spirit….Again!

    Smells Like Teen Spirit….Again!

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    I do what any responsible parent (and ho hum.. proper Nirvana fan) should do. Refuse to buy the band t-shirt until the appropriate musical education has rightly taken place. And so the car ride home goes something like this…

     “Now kid, do you know any Nirvana songs?”

     “No”

     “But you want the shirt?”

     “I reeeeeeally want the shirt”

     This will be the first Nirvana song she ever hears. A special moment. It must have an impact. I must choose wisely.

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  • Explore Australia's most unique beaches this summer

    Explore Australia's most unique beaches this summer

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    Australia is blessed with coast lines so gorgeous, they warranted a mention in our national anthem. But because over 85% of us are spoilt enough to live a hop, skip and a jump from their closest beach, it's not hard to tire of our local and look further afield for something more unique. We've rounded up our favourite family-friendly beaches, lakes and rivers that are perfect for cooling off while also offering something unique to entertain the kids and ensure they fall asleep with smiles on their faces on the ride home.

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  • Amigo Rashie has landed and it's seriously making waves

    Amigo Rashie has landed and it's seriously making waves

    AMIGO RASHIE PRE-SALE SOLD OUT IN 24 HOURS - NEXT RELEASE NOW LIVE.

    At the end of a long, cold winter, we asked our amazing customers what they wanted from us. What are those items that as a parent, you really want and need for your kids. And for kids, what makes something a favourite, loved item and not just any other item in the wardrobe. After all, we pride ourselves on creating 'the jacket kids don't want to take off'.

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  • Behind the Scenes on a Very NORTIE Adventure

    Behind the Scenes on a Very NORTIE Adventure

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    Take a stunning location on the Victorian coast, add a Kombi, some boards, guitars and a huge tribe of little adventurers. You have all the ingredients for one epic winter adventure! Check out all the action from our recent film shoot at spectacular Kilcunda!  Adventure in the outdoors isn't something we just sing about, it's something we live and breath! We simply cant let a week go by without some sort of outdoor mischief. But this weeks adventure was particularly special as the Norte tribe got together to film our very first mini video production with super talented film maker...

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  • The Magic of Norte through Luca's Lens

    The Magic of Norte through Luca's Lens

    You've heard us say this before, but the absolute best, most fun part of Norte is the amazing people we get to work with along the way. This week, we're going behind the scenes with one of Norte's resident adventure families and one of the very talented ladies behind some of the amazing imagery you get to see across the world of Norte. When we first came across Luca we were mind blown by her talent behind the lens and put simply, we just had to work with her. This was all the more exciting because Luca is mum to 3...

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  • Keeping Up With the Andersons

    Keeping Up With the Andersons

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    The Andersons have their hands full, that's for sure! But this action-packed, sport loving little family have a good thing going on!. Meet Nicky and Jed Anderson and their gorgeous boys Elijah and Jasiah.  Norte caught up with the Andersons to find out a little more about the life of an AFL family, how it pays to wear Norte when you're locked out of the house and how they juggle all the things that really matter! You have a gorgeous family and two active young boys, what's a day like in the life of the Ando's? Where to start! Let's just say...

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