We are an inclusive digital news platform that tells credible, authentic, in-depth human-interest stories of hope, passion, resilience and triumph, holding space for voices that might otherwise be marginalised, displaced, ignored or simply unheard. We aim to provide clarity on complex issues that impact our lives, offering heartfelt connections between our readers and newsmakers. We aim to strengthen the respect and appreciation of our vibrant communities and societies. We are a place for conversations, real, respectful and reflective, tackling issues relating to social injustice, community relations and environmental consciousness. We spotlight concerns that affect our communities, providing balanced perspectives so you, our audience, have the information to make up your own minds. Our vision is news explained, news investigated. We aim to always delve deeper to understand. Our mission is to overcome individual and geographical boundaries and give people access to news, insights and local happenings. We empower people across communities to share their stories and unique perspectives HOW WE MAKE THEHOMEGROUND We immerse ourselves in communities based on 5 guiding principles: -To keep our ears close to the ground and provide balanced reporting -Embrace every point of view in order to help readers generate their own opinions and understanding -Bring live experiences to the community -Create original content that sparks conversations -We investigate and ask the necessary questions to better explain stories