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New Year’s Eve Events in Adelaide & Where to Watch Fireworks in South Australia New Year’s Eve – Tuesday 31 December 2024 Ring in the new year with a bang at one of the many family friendly celebrations with fireworks happening around SA!  New Year’s Eve at Elder Park is back and there are plenty of coastal locations around the state for those celebrating by the sea.  And if staying home to party is on the cards this year we have plenty of ideas below to make your get-together with family and friends fun and memorable. The Play & Go…

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Explain Storms in a Kid-Friendly Way Understanding helps to reduce fear, so teach your child about weather and storms by reading an age-appropriate book. You can even watch a kid-friendly video. Start by grabbing a few books from the library or purchasing some stories for the next stormy evening. Some news stations have guides for kids created by meteorologists, so check their websites for more information. Share fascinating facts about storms. Tell them that thunder is the sound of clouds bumping together and that the pouring rain helps plants grow. Small children will appreciate that storms can help nourish the Earth with…

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01:30 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices Issued on: 10/12/2024 – 12:26Modified: 10/12/2024 – 12:39 The Dakar fashion week wrapped up in spectacular style, turning Senegal into the epicentre of pan-African haute-couture. Designers from South-Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast and beyond brought patterns, audacious colours, and fearless creativity. The event coincided with Dakar’s Biennale artist fashion theme, merging art and couture seemlessly. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Caitlin Kelly.

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France has started the withdrawal of its military from Chad with the departure of two warplanes that were based in the capital N’Djamena, the French army said, two weeks after Chad said it was ending its defence cooperation pact with Paris.In a surprise move, the government of Chad – an ally of the West in the fight against Islamist militants in the region – ended the defence cooperation pact on Nov. 28.Read moreChad ends military cooperation with FranceTerms and conditions of the withdrawal and whether any French troops will remain in the central African country altogether have yet be to agreed, but…

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06:01 To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices Issued on: 10/12/2024 – 20:54Modified: 10/12/2024 – 20:56 A UN high-level mission in Ethiopia led by Education Cannot Wait calls for innovative financing solutions to urgently address the education needs of 9 million crisis-affected out-of-school children. FRANCE 24’s Yinka Oyetade speaks to Education Cannot Wait’s Executive Director, Yasmine Sherif.

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John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s former president, has been declared the winner of the presidential election, securing 56.5% of the vote. His campaign, focused on tackling the economic crisis, resonated with young Ghanaians seeking change. Celebrations have erupted nationwide as supporters of his National Democratic Congress partied in vibrant colors.  Also, French-Cameroonian journalist Charles Onana and his publisher have been convicted in France for denying the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi population. Following the release of his book in 2019, survivor associations have denounced several passages as being dismissive, a claim the writer rejected during his trial in Paris last October. Finally, in Zimbabwe, the country’s…

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Book Review of Seemore the SeagullSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review Seemore the Seagull Written by Ralph Tufo Illustrated by Amanda Grafe Photography by Steve Levin Ages: 3-10 | 29 Pages Publisher: Leaning Rock Press (2021) | ISBN: 978-1950323548 What to Expect:  Rhyming, diversity, and cooperation.  In Seemore the Seagull, author Ralph Tufo skillfully creates a rhyming poem that not only provides a narrative from a seagull’s perspective but also engages the readers with its playful rhythm.  Seemore the Seagull loves to fly through the sky and dine at Kelly’s Roast Beef—well, dine at the trash…

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     ASPIRING DANCERS AND SINGERS – ACPA want you! This your last chance to be a part of one of Adelaide’s most exciting shows! FINAL ROUND of auditions for Australian Company of Performing Arts production of FROZEN JR are here!  FROZEN JR LIVE will be happening April School Holidays in 2025. Join ACPA & the Arendelle folk for an enchanting performance!  This opportunity is open to all 7-19 year olds in South Australia. AUDITION DATE:  Friday 10 January 2025 @ ACPA STUDIOS | 11:00am – 12:00am*    For more information and all enquiries please visit the Australian Company of…

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Sudan has become the “biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded” after 20 months of devastating war between rival generals, the International Rescue Committee said in a report released Wednesday.”The country accounts for 10 percent of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to less than 1 percent of global population,” the New York-based organisation said in their 2025 Emergency Watchlist.Since April 2023, a war between the Sudanese regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands of people and uprooted 12 million.Nearly nine million of those are displaced within Sudan, most in areas with decimated infrastructure…

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For many of us, pets are family, and finding a city that accommodates our furry friends is a top priority. Whether you’re looking for dog parks, pet-friendly restaurants, or a community that loves animals just as much as you do, certain US cities go above and beyond for pet owners. If you’re a traveler with pets, a pet parent looking to relocate, or someone just curious about the best pet-friendly spots, here are the best cities in the US where pets are welcomed with open arms.1. Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta is a fantastic city for pet owners who want to enjoy Southern…

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