Lauren Ferrone

A little girl sits on a bench, laughing joyfully with her hands on her knees.

What makes a neighbourhood great for kids?

We know that where children grow up has a profound influence on their daily decisions as well as on choices they will make later in their lives. Yet we seldom ask children what they think about where they live, or what they would do to improve it if they could, which is why, last year, via my neighbourhood mapping project, I asked 728 children attending 24 primary schools across Adelaide to draw me a map of their local neighbourhood.

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Game cover for "Press Play," featuring music and global themes in vibrant colors.

From console to concert: ASO presses play on gaming

Whether you were a Super Mario kid, a Zelda devotee, or recently enchanted by Hollow Knight, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is inviting you to something epic this August. Press Play hits the Festival Theatre for two nights only, celebrating the most iconic soundtracks in gaming history.

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5 school lunch ideas my kids actually eat

I used to absolutely dread the warm, squished ham and cheese sandwich at the bottom of my school bag as a kid. You know the one—the bread damp from condensation, the 1980s ‘plastic’ cheese sweating, the ham… questionable. So, when it came to packing lunches for my twinnies, I swore there’d be variety. My saving grace? The bento box.

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Two women on chairs, with jeans in front of a rack filled with various styles and colors of denim.

It’s in the genes

After years in the media spotlight, Rebecca Morse is back behind the mic—but this time, she’s sharing it with her 21-year-old daughter, Grace Wakelin.

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Two children in school uniforms play with a colorful DNA strand, smiling and engaged in a fun science activity.

Westminster School teachers leading the way

Westminster School is more than just a place of learning. As an Early Learning to Year 12 coeducational day and boarding School, it prides itself on a adventurous approach to education that blends academic excellence with a commitment to nurturing well rounded, empathetic and resilient children.

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