Author: catfish

    Get ready to step into the magical world of Arendelle!  The Australian Company of Performing Arts invites students aged 7 and up to audition for Frozen Jr. the musical on Sunday 20 October 2024. Whether you’re dreaming of being Elsa, Anna, or a part of the enchanting ensemble, there are roles for everyone! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and be part of a winter wonderland adventure in the April 2025 school holidays! Get all the details and sign up for your moment in the spotlight!    For more information and all enquiries please visit the Australian…

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So let’s round up some of the best movies filmed in Italy here…The Great BeautyOscar Winner The Great Beauty provides an arresting depiction of contemporary Rome through the eyes of a disillusioned journalist, exploring themes of art, mortality and meaning amidst Italy’s capital city’s lavishness and decadence.Il Postino (The Postman)Set on an idyllic small town off of Southern Italy, this poetic film follows an unlikely friendship between an introverted postman and exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. While delivering mail to island residents, he learns about love, poetry and its power; eventually finding courage within himself to pursue happiness himself.Casino RoyaleDaniel…

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A World Wars Book List for Kids Ages 8 and UpThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: World War I, World War II, Military History, Concentration Camps, Pearl Harbor The events of the First and Second World Wars collectively represent one of the most significant events in global history, with repercussions continuing to be felt around the globe today. For that reason, if none other, it is critically important for young readers to be introduced to the many stories, events, and characters that comprise these complex and significant histories. Here are three books that do a phenomenal job of showing these…

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School Holiday Nutrition Workshops for Kids. Do you want to up skill your children with important life skills and knowledge around the importance of nutrition? Brooke Hines from Puzzle Performance is running nutrition workshops in the October school holidays for junior athletes and their families.  Brooke is an accredited practicing dietitian and sports dietitian and as a long-standing athlete, she has participated in various sports, including basketball, netball, cricket, and distance running, competing at both state and national levels. Through her work with athletes and a rural sports academy, Brooke has witnessed the profound impact which nutrition education can have…

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We can really feel the drop in temperature, what happened to having a late summer? I think that moment has passed! I don’t mind too much though, as Autumn is my favourite time of year. Bring on the big sweaters, long boots and excuses to have hot chocolate! However, these transitional seasons can throw up a few sartorial issues! What if you would like to get the most out of some of your dresses and summer trousers, taking them into the fall? We find this is a great way of making your clothing work harder all year round and as styles are…

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Laduma Ngxokolo is the man behind one of South Africa’s most influential global exports. The Mahosa brand has been showcased around the world both in fashion and art circles. His designs have been displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and he’s a regular highlight of fashion weeks. He is currently at the Paris edition, where he is presenting his knitted looks rooted in Xhosa culture, while achingly modern.

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Help make Christmas brighter for someone in need by filling a bag with the essentials for Share the Dignity’s ‘It’s in the bag’ campaign. It’s in the Bag is one of Australia’s most loved Christmas appeals, where they encourage everyday Australians to put together Adult, Teen or Mum and Bub bags filled with essential items, and maybe some everyday luxuries and a handwritten note, to donate to someone in need for Christmas. The support helps make Christmas brighter for women and girls waking up in a domestic violence refuge or homeless shelter with donations distributed to over 3,000 charities nationwide…

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AbruzzoMoving northward, northern italy, Abruzzo offers another inexpensive living option in Italy. Boasting scenic countryside and historic villages near the Adriatic Sea, Abruzzo boasts high quality of life at a fraction of the cost associated with larger cities – particularly Pescara and Chieti which have proven ideal destinations for expats or retirees looking to stretch retirement savings further.Umbria and TuscanyCentral Italy, including regions like Umbria and Tuscany, also provides many affordable options for those willing to venture off the beaten path. Florence and Siena can be pricey; however, smaller towns like Perugia or Arezzo provide more cost-effective living without compromising…

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