It’s just over a week until Christmas, which means in about seven-and-a-half days, not long after Christmas lunch, there’ll be a good number of people slumping into chairs and loosening their waistbands before falling into a festive food coma. The condition’s less common, scientific name is...
It is this time of year where thousands of Australian families start planning their summer break and holiday trips. This is a crucial time of year to talk about road safety and keeping our children safe around roadways. During the summer months, school zones are not...
Witches are real and they are everywhere! Reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see Witches (ACCM) Rated M ‧ 2020 ‧ Comedy/Fantasy ‧ 1h 46m Now showing in select cinemas. Check your local guides. At A Glance The Witches (2020) is a black...
Peter and his grandpa used to be very close, but when Grandpa Jack moves in with the family, Peter is forced to give up his most prized possession: his bedroom. Reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see The War...
Planning a road trip in a pandemic? Thea van de Mortel has some tips on how to have a happy and safe holiday As restrictions ease around the country and the prospect of travel beckons, many of us will be planning road trips for the holiday...
Eighty years after Lassie first captured hearts in English novelist Eric Mowbray Knight's classic novel 'Lassie Come-Home', the iconic long-haired collie is returning in this remake of the original 1943 film. Reviewed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) Full review see Lassie...
Australians are emerging from winter and, where possible, enjoying trips to beaches and public pools. Beach-side picnics, barbecues and get-togethers are back on the cards for many of us. While daily COVID-19 case numbers have been looking promising in most places lately, we're still very much...
Make Every Bird Count 19-25 October 2020 Conservationists estimate that over 180 million birds have been lost in Australia due to the recent bush fires due to the lack of food, loss of ground cover, and hungry predators In 2019, the Aussie Backyard Bird Count saw record-breaking...
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden has been described as “the most significant children’s book of the 20th century.” writes Emma Hayes, First published in 1911, after being serialised in The American Magazine, it was dismissed by one critic at the time as simple and lacking...
Now that school holidays have begun, families can take part in ‘mini-escapes’ from home. Tourism Australia has launched a new series of immersive videos that explore Australia’s unique sights, sounds and textures with 8D audio*. Start planning your next adventure in Australia with the colour-inspired experiences! Australia is...
