A Blue Mountains program called Connect at Home started during COVID to support early childhood language development. Through the program families access high quality storybooks and are guided on how to optimise learning at home.
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A Voice to Parliament: Knocking on the Door of History
There are many voices in this debate. There is a political split, drawn primarily down partisan lines. There are also differing positions among Aboriginal leaders and communities on the best way forward.
Read More »Mind, Body and Soil
As a child, Beth Healy loved reading The Secret Garden. When she became a mum, Beth created her own outdoor treasure trove at her Blaxland home. 'Dirt Mum' is passionate about spreading her love of nature and its bounties to her 9 and 11-year-old daughters and Lower Mountains school children.
Read More »Talk of the Town: Good Earth Bookshop
“Wherever I go, bookstores are still the closest thing to a town square.” – Gloria Steinem. Founder of Good Earth Bookshop Mary Coin talks about the importance of community connection and the enduring power of books.
Read More »Future-proofing with Water in a Japanese-inspired Garden
Inspired by Japanese Zen Buddhism, Anne Mellor has designed her Springwood home, in a Flame Zone, around water.
Read More »Community Threads
Lyttleton functions as a deft weaver, drawing in large numbers of individuals via open days, workshops, and events such as this year’s Thread Fair. It succeeds in creating something greater – the stronger mesh of community.
Read More »Kindlehill’s New Senior School: Launched by A Murmuration
Kindlehill School has launched its new senior school program with a thought-provoking documentary exploring ideas of home and healing that reflect Australia’s past and future.
Read More »Zipping Ahead in EVs
Bullaburra resident, and long-time EV advocate Alan Wardrop, switched over to an EV Nissan Leaf two years ago and has no regrets. He took me through the mechanics of it all.
Read More »Springwood Library – a Showcase for Planetary Health
Discover another side of the new Springwood library and the passion of its Manager of Community, Library & Customer Services, Vicki Edmunds.
Read More »From Pool Deck to Pergola
How an old pool deck avoided the tip and was turned into five different structures – a pergola, an exercise hub, a vegetable garden, a retaining wall, and an outdoor storage rack.
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