In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that’s still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in Mozambique will go to the polls on Wednesday. We take a look at the main contenders vying for the country’s top position. Finally, reusable sanitary pads are not only good for the environment but also for some women in Kenya, as a way to avoid the hardship of begging in…
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Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland. Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2024 they’re back once again. Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 33rd year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive season for locals and visitors alike. An enormous Christmas tree dazzles in the heart of town and from there, large clusters of residential streets feature homes adorned with over 400 illuminated Christmas scenes, paintings and coloured light displays. Explore the Riverland’s best shopping strip –…
Have you ever wished you could clone yourself to provide more language exposure for your kids? You can! And in this new video at my YouTube channel, I explain exactly how to do it! In fact, I also show never-before-seen footage of my own clone when my kids were small. Cloning yourself is fun and easy and can be incredibly helpful for your bilingual or multilingual aim. 
Watch this video at my YouTube channel. (And please subscribe!) How about you? Feel free to share any impressions below. Or better yet, add a comment at my YouTube channel! The post…
O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt Dare to venture down O’Connell Street, North Adelaide hunting for spooky creatures this Halloween from Friday 4 October to Sunday 3 November! On both sides of the street, from Brougham Place to Barton Terrace West, creatures lurk in the shopfront windows, hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to discover them. Beware the footpath stickers to show you the way, follow them if you dare! Pick up a postcard from any business with a footpath sticker, count the creatures and scan the QR code to enter the draw for your chance to win a handmade,…
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Adelaide, you better shape up! The much-loved, all-new, electrifying production of Grease has officially opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Review by Carla Caruso My favourite movie as a kid was Grease. (It probably still is.) And I also used to love dancing to the Grease soundtrack on LP in our rumpus room … showing my age! So, I was pretty excited to hear that a new theatrical production of the phenomenon was coming to Adelaide. The hit musical premiered in Melbourne in January, then toured to Sydney and Perth, and now it’s here! For the Adelaide season, Patti Newton has reprised…
ADAM’S NOTE: I love this inspired guest post by Heather Broster! Full disclosure: I had a big collection of stuffed animals as a child and continued this “passion for plush” with my own kids. Stuffed animals were a fun part of my efforts within my own family and I’m really happy to share Heather’s creative ideas so that more parents can make the most of this engaging and effective strategy. Thank you for writing this guest post, Heather! May the “power of plush” help families everywhere experience more success and joy at their bilingual or multilingual aim! Heather Broster is…
Incumbent Kais Saied looks set to win another term in office in Sunday’s presidential election featuring just two opposition candidates: a former lawmaker who supported Saied’s 2021 power grab and a businessman who was recently jailed. Tunisia’s election commission barred 14 hopefuls from running during a campaign season marred by a crackdown on dissent.
Bay to Birdwood Finish Festival To celebrate this year’s Bay to Birdwood event, History SA are rolling back general admission ticket prices to the 1990s. The Finish Festival is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live entertainment and a buzzing atmosphere while admiring hundreds of rarely seen historic vehicles. The Festival also boasts quality regional produce, Adelaide Hills craft beer, wines and spirits plus delicious gourmet street food served by local food trucks. New 2024 (1990’s) prices: Adults, $14.50 (usually $31.50) Concession, $11.50 (usually $24.50) Children 5 to 15, $4.00 (usually $8.50) Children under 5, free Family – 2 adults and up…
“I came across your book when I was pregnant with my daughter. I used your book for a post graduate project on bilingualism, for my personal life, and for my work supporting bilingual families, children in schools, and teachers. I have recommended your book, blog, YouTube channel, and other resources to everyone I have encountered on this path. Thanks so much for your hard work in this quest. Infinitely grateful, amigo.”