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...
Looking to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays while also helping them learn about the environment? With over 35 environmental sustainability activities in the Junior Landcare Learning Centre, there is a lot to keep children busy. Every learning activity runs for 30 minutes with step-by-step...
Emma Ranie is determined to buck the norm by not planning activities for her children throughout the holidays. Left to their own devices, alone in the backyard for a couple of hours, the children have forgotten their ‘boredom’, and are deeply embroiled in creating an entire...
“As Australians are packing up their cars and hitting the road to experience some of Australia’s spectacular scenery in a safe way, it’s important to keep some family-friendly pit stops front of mind to keep little ones engaged throughout the journey. With domestic travel resuming...
This mum discovers that the road to school holiday happiness begins with herself. ...
35 staycation ideas to help stay away from screen time and get your family fun back these holidays. There are ideas for all ages to keep them busy during the school holidays. Check out number 35 in case you decide that you want to keep...
