The Mystery of Mystic Mountain Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Janet Fox and The Children’s Book Review. Jump onto your horse and let’s wrangle up some adventures with Janet Fox’s new middle grade novel, The Mystery of Mystic Mountain. Becca Soloway’s dream summer vacation turns into a nightmare when her mom drags her to a Montana dude ranch. But Becca’s luck takes a turn when she meets a local who reveals a clue to hidden treasure. As they search for the lost loot, Becca learns that true treasure isn’t always about gold. A well-written mystery adventure bolstered by high…
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Every step counts towards better health. Tracking steps is great motivation to keep moving everyday which is why Preventative Health SA are inviting South Australians to sign up for the fifth annual Billion Steps Challenge, starting Friday 1 November 2024. Sign up with 10,000 Steps for free and log your steps throughout November to help Preventative Health SA reach one billion steps by the end of the month. They are aiming to beat last year’s effort which reached the goal in under 29 days. How to Join: You can step solo, join a workplace or community team or start your…
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The UN Security Council met in New York on Monday to discuss the violence in Sudan. Civilians are increasingly affected. This is particularly the case since last Friday in the state of Al-Jazira, until now relatively spared from the killings of civilians.
Gather with family and friends for a magical evening in Hazelwood Park with all your favourite Christmas carols and entertainment. There will be food vans, artisan market stalls, free face painting and more. Everyone is welcome to go along for the festivities. Get dressed in your favourite festive gear, take a picnic blanket and experience a night full of music, delicious food and entertainment in the City of Burnside’s beautiful Hazelwood Park. Gates will be open from 4pm with activities starting from 5pm. This is a FREE community event with no bookings required. Highlights include: Free face painting Roving character…
Adaptability/Flexibility of Being a Freelance EditorFlexibility is among the biggest benefits of becoming a freelance editor as well as most other freelancing activities. You don’t have working hours, so you just organize yourself when, how much, and where you will work. This kind of job is great because you can more easily balance work with family obligations, but also play with children, do household chores, or simply go for a coffee if you want.More often, office spaces don’t encourage creativity and freedom but look as if they are talking – sit and work. The freedom you have when you create…
Mount Barker Carols in the Park is the largest Christmas carols event in the Adelaide Hills and has now been running for over twenty years. Held at Keith Stephenson Park in Mount Barker on Saturday 2 December 2023, the family fun begins at 5pm with a free rock climbing wall and face painting plus plenty of awesome food and drinks available to purchase, including gluten free and dairy free options. At 6.45pm light your candles and get your singing voices ready as the Carols Big Band and their talented vocalists lead you in some of your favourite Christmas songs. The…
The Difference of Pure Parima’s Egyptian CottonChoosing Pure Parima’s Certified Egyptian Cotton is more than just buying sheets. It’s going to change your bedding experience totally. The company aims to provide sheets made of 100% Egyptian cotton which is recommended for its long fiber capable of producing finer, stronger threads. Here’s why that helps you:Unparalleled SoftnessThere’s a reason Egyptian cotton is known worldwide for its softness, and Pure Parima takes that to the next level. Even with time, your sheets will remain softer as they will continue softening with every wash. One of the drawbacks of using synthetic textiles, or…
Around 40 members of the Chadian army were killed in an overnight attack by jihadist group Boko Haram near the Nigerian border, the government and local sources said on Monday. Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said in a statement that he had visited the scene early on Monday and launched an operation “to go after the attackers and track them down in their furthest hideouts”.
2025 Adelaide International – Tennis at Memorial Drive. The Adelaide International will serve up world class tennis at The Drive from 6 to 11 January 2025 and has so far confirmed four top 25 players. Tennis hits home as the Adelaide International returns to The Drive this summer, giving you the chance to witness world-class players compete for the title in a thrilling showcase of skill and determination. But there’s more than just tennis on offer – enjoy live music, casual entertainment, refreshing drinks, delicious bites, and premium experiences in The Drive’s upgraded facilities located in the heart of Adelaide’s…