Book Review of A Party without HSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review A Party without H Written by Kevin Galpin Illustrated by John McNees Ages: 4+ | 30 Pages Publisher: Mountain Arbor Press (2021) | ISBN: 978-1-6653-0019-3 What to Expect: Friendship, inclusion, literacy, diversity, celebration In this hilarious picture book, readers will not only share in a tale about inclusion and diversity; they’ll also have a lot of fun practicing their literacy and decoding skills as they follow the story. After working hard all year, the letters of the alphabet deserve a party, and King A…
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Get ready for the ultimate family-friendly Halloween adventure at Adelaide Gaol! One of Adelaide’s favourite Halloween events is back packed with spooky fun for everyone. Explore the Gaol’s eerie spaces, where surprises await around every corner—from a zombie apocalypse to an alien experimentation lab! Test your luck at the creepy carnival’s arcade games (don’t forget your $1 coins!) and, once you’ve made it through the Gaol, enjoy food trucks, live music, and lawn games to wind down. Don’t worry, they haven’t forgotten the littlest ghosts! With games, craft sessions, and a special treat trail, the kids will be entertained all…
Queen VictoriaWhen she wed her true love in 1840, the young Queen Victoria chose a delicate white silk gown. Previous royal weddings had featured lavish furs and jewel-encrusted robes. Although some brides had worn white before her, the popularity of Queen Victoria’s wedding sparked many imitators. Still, white remained an impractical choice for all but the very wealthy. Colored wedding gowns persisted through the 1920s, when white was officially adopted as the wedding color of choice.The Roaring TwentiesIn most eras, wedding gowns were typically floor length, with the exception of the Roaring Twenties. As the hemline crept up above the…
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to deliver its verdict Friday over an alleged coup attempt, with 51 defendants, including three Americans, facing charges and all but one risking the death penalty. Armed men on May 19 attacked the home of then-economy minister Vital Kamerhe before heading to President Felix Tshisekedi’s offices, waving Zaire-era flags. An army spokesman later said that security forces had stopped “an attempted coup d’etat”.
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday announced he had dissolved the opposition-dominated parliament and set new legislative elections for November 17. “I have dissolved the National Assembly to ask the sovereign people for the institutional means that would allow me to give substance to the systemic transformation that I promised them,” Faye said on national television.
As the world’s top cocoa producer, Ivory Coast faces many challenges – first and foremost the fight against illegal smuggling of this “brown gold”. Some cocoa farmers consider the prices set by the state for their beans far too low. They prefer to sell the fruit of their harvest to traffickers, who then resell it across the border in Guinea or Liberia at much more attractive prices. This is a major loss of revenue for the Ivorian government, which also has to deal with the challenges of traceability and deforestation. Our Ivory Coast correspondents Julia Guggenheim and Damien Koffi investigate.
In tonight’s edition: A death sentence is issued for 37 Congolese and foreign nationals who were found guilty of terrorism after an attempt to overthrow the president of DR Congo. Also, the WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against Mpox. And what protection do you get if you’re unemployed or a mother with a newborn on the continent? Not much, according to the latest International Labour Organization report.
Book Review of Beyond Mulberry GlenSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Beyond Mulberry Glen Written by Millie Florence Illustrated by Astrid Sheckels Ages: 8+ | 288 Pages Publisher: Waxwing Books (2025) | ISBN: 9781956393095 What to Expect: Family, adventure, change, mental health, magic, and fairies. Set in a fantasy world of magic, fairies, philosophers, and quests, Beyond Mulberry Grove is a sweeping tale about growing up, finding oneself, and fighting back against mental illness. Lydia lives an odd life, with a fairy, a philosopher, a cook, and a couple of impish twins for her family. She…
The Halloween Roller Disco at the Blackwood Rec Centre is back again in 2024! The roller disco has been a hugely popular event in the past with a DJ, skating games, prizes, face painting and more. A special thank you to the City of Mitcham for supporting the event! The price is $13.00 per person to skate or $6 per spectator. Online ticket sales are live from 9am 23rd September. If not sold out, tickets can also be purchased on the door on the night of the event for $20 per person ($10 for spectators). *Children under 12 must…
When planning a backpacking trip to Italy, a variety of companies can help with transportation, accommodations, tours, and gear. Here’s our list of useful companies and services that cater to backpackers:Transportation1. TrenitaliaItaly’s national train service, perfect for backpackers looking to explore cities via rail. Offers affordable regional trains and high-speed options for quicker travel between major cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice. https://www.trenitalia.com2. ItaloA private high-speed train company operating between major cities. Often has competitive prices and promotions. https://www.italotreno.it3. FlixBusA budget-friendly bus service that connects major cities and regions across Italy. It’s great for long-distance travel on a budget. https://www.flixbus.com4.…