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The Easter Bunny's first stop is Jamberoo Action Park |
| Venue: | Jamberoo Action Park |
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| Booking: | Jamberoo.net |
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Hundreds of young adventurers will join the Easter Bunny and Sammy the Shark for Jamberoo Action Park's GIANT Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, 8 April. This is set to be the most exciting Easter Egg hunt NSW has to offer, where 4-12 yr olds will brave the Taipan, dig up Billabong Beach and fly off the Rock to discover thousands of Darrel Lea Easter Eggs hidden around the Park.
Jamberoo Action Park's biggest Easter Egg hunt even has only three commandments:
1. Melted chocolate on hands is a sign of eating too slowly.
2. To avoid a chocolate mess in the car, eat the eggs at the Park!
3. Finders keepers! Treasured treats can be kept safe in the free Jamberoo Action Park bag guest will receive on arrival. |
Annandale North Public School Fete |
| Date: | 'Saturday 15th of September 2012 ' |
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| Time: | 2-8pm |
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Annandale North Public School (ANPS) is having a fete on 15 September 2012 (Saturday) from 2-8pm to raise funds for the school.
With an Adventures in Wonderland theme, the fete will feature Mad Hatters Tea Party, the inaugural Sydney Cupcake Competition, prizes for best costumes and also local celebrities including Craig Recaussel, Robbie Buck and Ian Moss. There will be amusement rides, food and live entertainment for the whole family. |
Juvenile female Grey Nurse Shark joins Oceanworld Manly's family |
| Venue: | Oceanworld Manly, West Esplanade, Manly, NSW, 2095 |
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| Time: | 10.00am - 5.30pm daily |
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| Fee: | Adults: $20, Children (4-15 years inc.): $10, Student/Pensioner: $14, Under 4 years: FREE |
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| Booking: | Oceanworld.com.au |
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A two-year-old female Grey Nurse Shark, Freckles, has this week been welcomed into the Oceanworld Manly aquatic family. The arrival of Freckles is of great significance as she is hugely important for the future of the Grey Nurse Shark breeding programme at Oceanworld Manly.
Oceanworld Manly is currently home to Australia's largest collection of Grey Nurse Sharks and with Freckles' arrival, the already established Grey Nurse Shark population now has an even gender divide - four males and four females. |
Ben & Jerry's Largest Number of Ice Cream Scoops Handed Out in One Day |
| Date: | 'Tuesday April 3rd' |
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| Fee: | Free |
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Free Cone Day is an annual Ben & Jerry's tradition celebrated around the world, and this year it's happening in six locations across Australia! Loyal fans and ice cream lovers are invited to come down to their local scoop shops as Ben & Jerry's open their doors to dish up euphoric flavours for free. Not only will fans enjoy a scoop of Ben & Jerry's finest but they will also be taking a part in a World Record Attempt!
So if Phish Food floats your boat, if you go bananas for Chunky Monkey, or if Strawberry Cheesecake rocks your world,then get down to your nearest Scoop on April 3rd and get your favourite Ben & Jerry's cone-coction, for free! |
Celebrate this Easter at Toys'R'Us |
| Venue: | Toys'R'Us stores nationally |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 7th April - Saturday 14th April' |
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Local kids are invited to take part in a series of exciting events this Easter at Australia's favourite toy store, Toys'R'Us hosts a variety of free fun activities in-store. Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays will be light work for parents with each event providing a level of excitement resulting in hours of fun in-store and at home.
Thomas and Friends Train Event - Saturday 7th April, 2012
10am-12pm
The program will kick off with everyone's favourite, Thomas and Friends, as Toys'R'Us hosts its fun filled Train Day event. Kids will have the opportunity to try their hand at conducting as they dive into the magical world of Thomas with store staff. Party games such as Name Thomas' Friends will be played as well as a variety of activities including colouring Thomas and Friends activity sheets.
Easter Arts & Crafts - Tuesday 10th April, 2012
10am-12pm
Get crafty and make someone a special gift this Easter at this special arts and crafts event. Pens, glue and lots more will be at the ready for little ones to create fabulous works of art including their own Easter Bunny ears and Easter basket to take away with them on the day. Those who are set for the challenge will also have the chance to complete Geoffrey's maze and word search.
Beyblade Tournament - Wednesday 11th April, 2012
10am, 11am, 12pm
Kids will have the chance to compete to become the ultimate Beyblade Champion, where they will rise to the challenge and go head to head in a series of Beyblade battles.
Spaces are limited and registrations are required. Register at Toysrus.com.au. Ages 5+.
FurReal Friends Dizzy Dancer Dance Off - Thursday 12th April, 2012
10am-12pm
It's Dizzy Dance time! This week will see another contest as kids take part in the thrilling FurReal Friends Dizzy Dance Off, competing against others to see who can keep their Dizzy character spinning the longest. Dizzy lovers will go head to head to battle in the 12 Dizzy Dancer challenges and will be taught a number of Dizzy moves and tricks!
Crayola Colouring Workshop - Saturday 14th April, 2012
10am-12pm
Colouring has never been so much fun as Toys'R'Us staff work with kids to create the perfect masterpieces. Fun activities include colouring on giant colour pages and creating with construction paper. |
The Kazoos Farewell Melbourne Tour |
| Booking: | TheKazoos.com |
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Tuesday 3rd of April: Bayside Church, Cheltenham
11:00am
03 9585 2455
Wednesday 4th of April: Bacchus Marsh 3340
11 and 1pm
Bmvsc.com
Thursday 5th of April: Fish Creek Memorial Hall
11 am
0419878402.
2nd - 6th of April: Point Cook Town centre
11am and 1pm daily
Pointcook.com.au/
Friday 6th of April: Good Friday Appeal Kids Big Day Out
Ethiad Stadium
Goodfridayappeal.com.au |
Late Night Impro: Stuck in the Middle |
| Venue: | Melbourne Town Hall: Cloak Room |
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| Date: | '30 March - 14 April' |
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| Time: | Every Friday and Saturday at 11:00pm |
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| Fee: | $20.00 Full, $15.00 Con and Groups of 10+ |
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| Booking: | Comedyfestival.com.au |
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| Late Night Impro is back! A clear festival favourite year after year, Late Night Impro mixes skilful improvised schtick, with the upper echelon of comedic wit. Hitting audiences at 11pm from 30 March - 14 April in the Melbourne Town Hall Cloak Room, cap off your night (or start it!) with one of Melbourne's most well loved Comedy Festival shows! |
Farmyard Friends at Knox Shopping Centre |
| Venue: | Knox Shopping Centre: 425 Burwood Highway, Wantrina South, VIC |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 3rd of April ' |
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| Time: | 10am - 3pm |
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Easter school holiday fun @ Eumundi Markets |
| Venue: | Eumundi Markets: 80 Memorial Dr, Emmundi |
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| Booking: | Eumundimarkets.com.au or call (07) 5442 7106 for further information. |
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Market Manager Peter Homan says Easter Saturday April 7 will be an exciting day at Eumundi Markets, with the annual Easter treasure hunt from 8am for children visiting Eumundi Markets.
To take the Easter theme one step further, market stallholders will be wearing weird and wonderfully decorated hats. It's like an Easter bonnet parade with a Mad Hatter twist!
Crafty kids visiting Eumundi Markets over the school holidays will also have the opportunity to get creative by taking part in kids craft workshops on Wednesday 4 April, Saturday 7 April (Easter Saturday), Wednesday 11 April and Saturday 14 April.
The workshops are being led by local craft queen and artist Merrie Tomkins. While the workshops are designed for children, big kids (teenagers and adults) are welcome to take part too - if spaces permit. Children under five must be accompanied by a carer - to help them with the tricky bits! |
Enjoy a Latte, Food and Fun at the Shire Coffee Festival |
| Venue: | Sutherland's Peace Park |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 8th July' |
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| Time: | from 10am |
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| Sutherland Shire Council's annual coffee festival, Coffee @ Peace is a great way to spend a wintry day with over 10,000 people expected to turn out to Sutherland's Peace Park to enjoy coffee, cooking demonstrations and a range of entertainment. The Festival is on Sunday 8 July 2012 from 10am. |
Macleay College Open Day |
| Venue: | 8 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 18 August, 2012' |
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| Time: | 10.00am - 2.00pm |
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| Booking: | (02) 9267 3311 |
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Saturday August 18, Year 11 and 12 students and their parents are invited to tour of the new state of the art Macleay College facilities in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
Open for demonstration is Australia's first and only fully functioning student tertiary college digital media room. This newsroom has been designed to remain up to date with the changing media landscape and offers students insights into and experience of a thriving news room environment. |
Sydney Film School Robin Anderson Scholarship Call for Entries |
| Date: | 'Deadline for submission is Friday 14th September. ' |
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| Booking: | Sydneyfilmschool.com/school/scholarships/local |
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Sydney Film School is pleased to announce that the entries for its annual Robin Anderson Scholarship are now open.
The scholarship covers all tuition fees, materials and equipment (worth $23,000) and enables one talented secondary school student to study filmmaking in the Sydney Film School one-year Diploma of Screen and Media course.
The scholarship is offered in association with the Robin Anderson Film Awards, an annual competitive film festival for secondary school filmmakers. Senior (years 11-12) secondary school students across Australia and New Zealand are invited to submit a short documentary or drama to the Robin Anderson Film Awards for a chance to be shortlisted for a Sydney Film School scholarship. |
Jungle Book: The Next Chapter |
| Venue: | Athenaeum Theatre: 188 Collins Street, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Sat 31st March - Sat 14th April ' |
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| Time: | 11am & 2pm |
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| Fee: | $25 single ticket $90 family of four |
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| Booking: | Ticketek or the venue 9650 1500 |
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| Returning from a triumphant season at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jungle Book: The Next Chapter is a hilarious and energetic musical adventure inspired by the Jungle Book stories. |
All for Kids Market |
| Venue: | Wyndham Leisure and Event Centre: 80 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 5th May 2012' |
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| Time: | 9am - 1pm |
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| Fee: | Entry $3, kids free. |
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| Booking: | Allforkidsmarket.com.au |
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60+ Indoor Stalls of handmade, new and pre-loved items for babies and children. Stalls will be piled high with clothes, shoes, toys, books, nursery essentials, gifts, games, maternity, accessories and more.
Come along or bring the kids. There will be face painting for the Kids and the kiosk for mum and dad.
Plenty of parking, prams welcome. |
The Young Minds Conference |
| Venue: | Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre |
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| Date: | 'June 21-22, 2012' |
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From the producers of the highly acclaimed Happiness & Its Causes and Mind & Its Potential conferences, this purpose-designed event will focus on developing the hearts and minds of young people.
Young Minds will explore numerous themes, including: innovative education; ethical thinking; social and emotional intelligence; inspiration and success; mental and physical wellbeing and parenting. |
Senior's Cinema: We Have a Pope |
| Date: | '7th - 16th of April' |
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Italian satirist Nanni Moretti turns a gently probing eye towards the mysterious workings of the Vatican in this whimsical comic drama. The Papal Conclave in Rome elects a new Pope (beautifully underplayed by veteran French actor, Michel Piccoli) who isn't sure he is up to the task.
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The Loop Kick Starts Creative Careers |
| Venue: | The Vivid Ideas Exchange, Foundation Hall, Museum of Contemporary Art (140 George Street Sydney NSW 2000) |
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| Date: | 'Sunday June 3rd 2012' |
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| Time: | 4:00 - 6:30 PM |
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| Booking: | Theloop.com.au |
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The Loop is Australia's largest creative community, connecting creatives with collaborators, companies and career opportunities. On Sunday June 3rd 2012, The Loop Portfolio Masterclasses will feature as part of the Vivid Ideas Exchange program for Vivid Sydney. Creative industry leaders will mentor aspiring and established creatives on how to build and re-energise their creative portfolios, so critical in landing that dream creative job.
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DisneyOnIcepresentsLetsCelebrate |
| Venue: | Brisbane Entertainment Centre |
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| Date: | 'June 28th - July 1st' |
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| Booking: | Ticketek 13 28 49 or Ticketek.com.au\disneyonice |
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| There's 364 Unbirthdays every year! That's a lot of celebrating to get on with. Luckily the cast of the new Disney on Ice spectacular Let's Celebrate! Knows how to do this in style! Featuring more than 50 characters from 16 Disney stories, Disney On Ice presents Let's Celebrate! will take over the Brisbane Entertainment Centre from June 28 - July 1, with tickets on sale NOW (Ticketek 13 28 49 or Ticketek.com.au\disneyonice)! |
Poultry Pavilion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show |
| Date: | 'April 5-18, 2012' |
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The Pavilion will have fun activities such as chook washing, pat-a-chook, chick hatching and talks by Australian poultry farmers.
The Pavilion will also showcase finalists from 35 schools across NSW who took part in the annual Meat Bird Pairs Competition, which allows students to learn about breeding programs, gain a practical hands-on insight into the Australian poultry industry and showcase their skills at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. |
Sydney Olympic Park School Holiday Entertainment |
| Venue: | Sydney Olympic Park |
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| Date: | '6th-23rd of April, 2012' |
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| Fee: | Less than $20 per person |
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| Booking: | Kidsinthepark.com.au or call 02 9714 7888 |
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THE DILEMMA: more than two weeks of school holidays, spent-up big during Christmas, cannot afford another family trip, and tickets to the Sydney Royal Easter Show cost a small fortune!
THE SOLUTION: Sydney Olympic Park's renowned Kids in the Park program, with LOADS of FREE and good-value activities at less than $20 per person EVERY DAY of the Easter school holidays, from 6-23 April (inclusive) |
Borderline Blitz |
| Venue: | Carrara Indoor Stadium |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 21st April 2012' |
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| Time: | Doors open 5:30am |
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| Fee: | $17.50 |
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| Booking: | Oztix.com.au |
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| Gold Coast Roller Derby is set to explode into 2012, with their season opener boasting a bone-crushing roller derby double-header, plus tasty food, cold beer, live music, vintage market stalls and entertainment. |
Romeo and Juliet |
| Date: | 'April 13th - 18th' |
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| Fee: | Adult: $27.00, Conc: $24.00, Senior (60+): $22.00, Child (14yrs & under): $15.00 |
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| Booking: | Palaceoperaandballet.com.au |
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| Romeo and Juliet was Kenneth MacMillan's first full-evening ballet, and, from its premiere in 1965, has been one of The Royal Ballet's signature works, popular all over the world. At the beginning of the ballet MacMillan's crowd scenes teem with life and colour. It's a pleasure to be able to follow the characters created by members of the corps de ballet as they portray the townspeople, market traders and servants of the rival Montagues and Capulets. |
Disney's Brave Toys'R'Us Party |
| Venue: | Toys'R'Us Stores nationwide |
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| Date: | 'Saturday, 23rd June 2012' |
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| Time: | 10am - 11am and 1pm - 2pm |
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| Booking: | Toysrus.com.au |
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To celebrate the release of Brave, Disney/Pixar's new 3D fantasy adventure in cinemas June 21, Toys'R'Us is hosting a nationwide party for all Brave and Disney fans on Saturday, 23 June.
Little heroes and heroines are invited to get Brave and join in the fun. Children are
encouraged to come dressed as their favourite Disney hero for a chance to win prizes.
The Brave party will be filled with fun activities such as Brave themed party games,
arts and crafts, storytelling and giveaways to keep young fans entertained throughout the event.
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Escape From Peligro Island |
| Venue: | The Studio: Sydney Opera House |
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| Date: | '19th - 28th of April' |
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| Time: | 11am and 1:30pm |
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| Fee: | $29 |
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| Booking: | 02 9250 7777 or SydneyOperaHouse.com |
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The Studio at Sydney Opera House will be transformed into a hazardous mysterious island for Escape From Peligro Island.
Escape From Peligro Island is a uniquely interactive choose-your-own-adventure production that gives the audience the ability to direct the action on stage |
Toys'R'Us during July school holidays |
| Date: | 'July school holidays' |
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Kids will be encouraged to let their creative sides shine at the Toys'R'Us Crayola Creativity Studio. Fun products such as Crayola Colour Wonder, Crayola Colour Neon Explosion and Crayola Giant Pages will be used to glue, draw and sparkle to create the perfect piece of art.
Kids are asked to bring their artistic hats along to the Creativity for Kids Craft Workshop, where they will create mini masterpieces using crafty kits such as Fun Flower Magnets, 4 Foam Fliers and My Hand Print. Little artists will create their very own artwork to take away with them on the day.
Crayola Creativity Studio
Saturday, 7 July 2012
10am - 12pm
Creativity for Kids Craft Workshop
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
10am - 12pm
Marvel Superhero Event
Saturday, 14 July 2012
10am & 1pm
Spider-Man character appearance times:
Parramatta: 1.00pm-1.30pm & 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Moore Park: 10.00am-10.30am & 11.00am-11.30am
Chadstone: 10.00am - 10.30am & 11.00am - 11.30am
Highpoint: 1.00pm-1.30pm & 2.00pm - 2.30pm |
Pilot Pen Creative Writing Scholarship |
| Venue: | Pilotpen.com.au |
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| Date: | 'Entries open on 1 June and close on 31 July.' |
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If your children are in years 5 and 6 primary and have a great story to tell, they can win a share of up to $11,750 in the national Pilot Pen Creative Writing Scholarship. All they need to do is put pen to paper and handwrite a story of between 250-350 words that begins with the sentence, "The letter was only the start..."
Launched in support of the Government's National Literacy and Numeracy Week, the Pilot Pen Creative Writing Scholarship aims to encourage the use of imagination and to foster a love of handwriting.
First, second and third prizes will be awarded in each State group (NSW/ACT, QLD/NT, WA, SA, and VIC/TAS) as follows:
First Prize: $1,000, $150 Pilot pen pack, signed book pack worth $100
Second Prize: $500, $100 Pilot pen pack, signed book pack worth $100
Third Prize: $250, $50 Pilot pen pack, signed book pack worth $100
School Prize: A Pilot pen pack for every class that enters |
National LEGO Building Competition |
| Venue: | Toyworld stores |
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| Date: | 'until 30th April 2012' |
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| Booking: | Toyworld.com.au or a participating Toyworld store for more details. |
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| To enter, all children are required to build their ultimate LEGO creation (using only LEGO products) and take two identical colour printed photos of their creation. Children must then visit a participating Toyworld store to obtain the official entry form to complete and attach one of the colour printed photos, and place it in the entry box. The second colour printed photo should be presented to a Toyworld staff member to display alongside all other entrant's creations. |
Babies Prom: Music for Tutus |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House |
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| Date: | '3rd - 20th of May' |
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| Booking: | Sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7777 |
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| Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker are some of the most well-known and loved ballets composed by the pioneer of modern ballet - Tchaikovsky. Listen to his enchanting music as two beautiful dancers point, promenade and pirouette, bringing to life the magic of the ballet with the help of our very own Proms Orchestra. Don't forget to wear your favourite tutu! |
Sydney Sumphony's Family Classics |
| Venue: | Sydney Opera House |
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| Date: | '13th of May' |
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| Booking: | Sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7777 |
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Poulenc: Babar, the Elephant
Britten: The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Recommended for Ages 5+
Sydney Symphony brings Jean de Brunhoff's beloved story of Babar, the Little Elephant to life with Poulenc's charming music, followed by Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. Using a theme from the Baroque composer Henry Purcell, Britten's piece shows how the teams of players in an orchestra work together to take the audience on a lively journey towards a splendid finale. |
Boorun's Canoe |
| Venue: | Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. |
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| Date: | 'During NAIDOC Week on 6th of July 2012' |
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| Boorun's Canoe tells the story of how Senior Gunai/Kurnai Elder Uncle Albert Mullett taught his grandson, Steaphan Paton, and other young men in his family, to build a bark canoe. Through objects, photography and film, the exhibition shows an age-old tradition that has been practiced for many years by the Gunai/Kurnai people of Gippsland. |
St. Kilda Youth Festival 2012 |
| Venue: | rock O'Donnell Gardens |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 21st of April' |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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Max Brenner Meets Rising Choc-Demand With New Portside Wharf Opening |
| Venue: | Max Brenner Portside Wharf |
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| Date: | 'from Saturday 14th July' |
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| Booking: | Maxbrenner.com.au. |
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Brisbane is in for a sweet treat, as Australia's favourite and original chocolate cafe Max Brenner, prepares to open its 28th Chocolate Bar in the thriving dining and boutique shopping district of Portside Wharf on Saturday 14th July.
Building on the huge success of the neighbouring South Bank Chocolate Bar, which since opening in October 2010 has seen over 30,000 choc-lovers through its doors every month, the new Portside Wharf Chocolate Bar will be the city's second opening and will serve the growing demand for Max Brenner.s unique chocolate culture in Brisbane.
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Learn Circus @ NICA |
| Venue: | NICA, 41 Green Street, Prahran |
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| Fee: | Price for children and teenagers is $155. Adult intensive program is $185. |
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| Booking: | Nica.com.au |
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Aim high these Autumn holidays with Australia's premier circus school. Our graduates have been entertaining and enthralling audiences for years with their breathtakingly beautiful and brave, gravity-defying acts. Now you have the opportunity to get a taste of being in the circus.
From 10 - 14 April the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is running circus workshops for all ages and fitness types.
Circus provides a whole-body workout that improves fitness, coordination, strength and flexibility, while building confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Circus can to be enjoyed at every age and by every body.
Autumn Holiday Program Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 April (4 days, 1 session per day).
Holiday classes range from children 5-12 years-old, teenagers 12-17 years-old, and adult intensive workshops.
Term 2 starts 16 April. Term based classes are suitable for beginners to advanced. Enrolments now open.
Come and Try Sessions held on Saturday 14 April are $40. |
Levelled Up: The Opening |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 28th of June' |
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| Time: | 6pm |
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| Fee: | Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11 |
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| The opening night of the Late Bit program. Featuring music by DJ Supermelody, Mintendo and headline act Catcall. |
IKEA PS 2012 Pop-Up Gallery |
| Venue: | District 01, 74-76 Oxford St, Darlinghurst |
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| Date: | 'Friday 27th July - Sunday 29th July' |
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| Time: | 10am - 5pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | No registration is necessary, just arrive on the day to view the collection |
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| Home furnishing expert IKEA will showcase its highly anticipated limited edition PS Collection via a bespoke pop-up gallery at District 01 in Darlinghurst from Friday 27th - Sunday 29th July. The IKEA PS 2012 range is developed every three years and the pop-up gallery will offer the public an exclusive sneak peak of the collection before the official on-sale date of August 1st. |
Lady and the Tramp |
| Venue: | Knox Shopping Centre: 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday 7th August 2012' |
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| Time: | 10am - 11:30am & 11am - 12:30pm |
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| Fee: | FREE |
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| Booking: | Bookings must be made at the Customer Service Desk, on Level 2, near Rebel Sport. (Limited spots available) |
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Victorian mums and their bubs are invited to watch adorable Disney classic 'Lady and the Tramp' for FREE at Knox Shopping Centre's August Tiny Tot Tuesdays.
Parents and children will have the opportunity to enjoy this adorable animated tale in the company of 500 excited parents and tots at Knox O-Zone's Village Cinemas.
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What's On at Scienceworks |
| Date: | 'April - May 2012' |
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H2 Whoa!
How much water is on the earth? How much of it can we drink? Learn the answers to these questions and watch as we go overboard in this 20-minute live show. For children all ages.
Time: Daily 1pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Experiment Zone - Float the Boat
Discover why things float, see how sturdy a boat you can create and make your own ship in a bottle to take away in this 30 minute workshop. Limited spaces available - book at the desk on arrival. For children aged 7-12 years.
Time: Daily 11am, 12pm and 2.15pm
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Our Water
Our Water features 28 hands-on exhibits that explore the way water is used from an urban, agricultural, industrial and environmental perspective. Learn more about our most precious resource - water - and what we can do to help save it.
Date: until 15 April
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Our Water developed by Questacon: The National Science and Technology Centre. Proudly supported by the National Water Commission
Playing With Light
Experience a visual extravaganza at Scienceworks and explore the properties of light. mix together colours, freeze and interact with your shadows, paint with infrared light and try your espionage skills in the maze of lasers
Date: 24 April - 3 February 2013
Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission |
QVB Urban Farmyard |
| Venue: | Queen Victoria Building |
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| Date: | 'Monday April 23rd' |
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| On Monday April 23, in support of Wool Week and to mark the arrival of Wool Modern, the QVB forecourt will be transformed into an urban farmyard before the eyes of shoppers and city workers. Shearers will show the suits how it's really done with live shearing demonstrations on the hour and kids will also be able to marvel at the adorable little lamb in it's pens underneath the QVB dome. There will be something for everyone in this unique collision between country and City. |
Kids' Flicks: Smart Films for Smart Kids |
| Date: | '17th & 24th June 2012' |
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| Fee: | Full $6 & ACMI Members $5 |
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| Muppet fans can breathe a sigh of relief! After a decade-long hiatus, The Muppets return to the big screen with Kermit leading the charge to save the Muppet Theatre from the hands of an evil Texan. Both human leads, played by Jason Segel (who co-wrote the screenplay) and Amy Adams, are perfectly cast in this fun-filled adventure. |
Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys |
| Date: | 'Saturday 23th of June - Monday 23th of July' |
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Saturday 23th of June: QUT Gardens Theatre, Brisbane
Monday 25th of June: QUT Gardens Theatre, Brisbane
Thursday 28th of June: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Saturday 30th of June: Dubbo Regional Theatre
Tuesday 3rd of July: Newcastle Civic Theatre
Wednesday 4th of July: Concourse Theatre, Chatswood
Friday 6th of July: Theatre Royal, Sydney
Saturday 7th of July: Theatre Royal, Sydney
Monday 9th of July: Canberra Theatre
Wednesday 11th of July: Alexander Theatre, Monash University, Clayton
Friday 13th of July: Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Saturday 14th of July: Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Monday 16th of July: Clocktower Theatre, Moonee Ponds
Saturday 21st of July: Burswood Theatre, Perth
Monday 23th of July: Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre |
Teddy Bears Picnic Children's Tiffin |
| Venue: | ARIA Bar & Lounge, Podium Level of The Langham, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Weekdays from Monday July 2nd to Friday July 13th ' |
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| Time: | Between 10am and 1pm |
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| Fee: | $29 per child 3-12 years young. $45 with a signature Langham Isabella Teddy Bear to take home |
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| Booking: | Ariabar.com.au |
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Jamberoo Action Park Closing Season |
| Venue: | Jamberoo Action Park |
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| Date: | 'closing 29th April' |
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| Fee: | Adults (13+) $39 Children (4-12 inclusive) $31 Seniors (60+) $31 |
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| Booking: | Jamberoo.net |
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There's something for everyone at Jamberoo, so here's three great reasons to visit NSW's biggest theme park:
Savour the last weeks of warmer weather with NSW's best water park thrills and spills - don't miss the famous Taipan and towering Rock.
For those who like to stay dry, rally like a pro on the Racing Cars, relax with the best view of the Illawarra from the Chair Lift and kick back for a family picnic using Jamberoo's free BBQ facilities.
The tech-savvy will enjoy planning their day straight from Jamberoo's free smartphone app - an Australian first for theme parks, complete with easy e-ticketing, rides information and an interactive park map! |
Mum & Bubs Big Day Out |
| Venue: | Victoria Gardens, 620 Victoria Street, Richmond |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 22nd of August' |
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| Time: | 11am - 3pm |
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| Fee: | Free |
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| On Wednesday 22 August, The Amazing Baby Company in partnership with Victoria Gardens are holding a fabulous Mums & Bubs Big Day Out event that will be an enjoyable day out for children and parents as well as provide essential information when it comes to their baby. |
Kids Flicks: My Neighbour Totoro |
| Venue: | ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 25th and Sunday 29th of April' |
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| Time: | Wednesday: 1.30pm, 3.30pm. Sunday: 10.30am, 1pm |
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| Two young girls move to the country with their father while their sick mother remains in hospital. To the girls' delighted surprise, they find that they share their new home with some rather unusual creatures, including a giant furry being called Totoro that only they can see. English-language version. |
National Child Protection Week |
| Venue: | Playyourpart.org.au |
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| Date: | '2nd - 8th of September, 2012' |
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National Child Protection Week is coordinated by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) and in 2012 will continue to promote the key message that "protecting children is everybody's business".
This year's campaign invites you, your workplace, your family, and your community to share how you play your part in valuing children and young people and keeping them safe. |
Be Your Self by Garry Stewart |
| Venue: | Sydney Theatre, 22 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay |
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| Date: | '31st of May - 3rd of June' |
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| Time: | 31st May and 1st June: 8pm, 2nd June: 2pm & 8pm, 3rd June: 5pm |
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| Fee: | $60 Adults, 40 (Seniors, Pensioners, Students, Unemployed), $30 (Under 30s) |
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| Booking: | (02) 9250 1999 or Sydneytheatre.org.au |
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For the first time since choreographing a work for 300,000 Festival First Nighters dancing in the streets at the 2009 Sydney Festival, the award-winning choreographer and ADT Artistic Director Garry Stewart is coming back to Sydney. Thistime he's bringing the talented and versatile Australian Dance Theatre ensemble with the electrifying Be Your Self. Be Your Self premiered in 2010 at the Adelaide Arts Festival before going on to a successful European tour, and opens at Sydney Theatre for an exclusive season of five performances only from 31 May.
Strobe effect lighting is used during this performance. Be Your Self is suitable for Year 10 and above. |
Falls Creek hosts an action packed Kangaroo Hoppet Cross Country Skiing |
| Date: | '25th - 26th of August, 2012' |
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On the last weekend in August, Falls Creek will again host more than 1,000 competitors from over 20 countries in Australia's premier long distance cross country ski race, the Kangaroo Hoppet. The Hoppet is the only international snow sports event to take place in the Southern Hemisphere and this year marks the 22nd running of the event at Falls Creek.
The event comprises three courses; the elite 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, a shorter 21km course known as the Australian Birkebeiner and the 'fun run' course , the 7km Joey Hoppet.
For those interested in participating, the event is open for all to enter, however the Hoppet also provides the perfect opportunity for families and visitors to experience Falls Creek's unique ski-in-ski-out alpine village and hospitality. |
Dare to be Square |
| Venue: | Nickelodeon.com.au/daretobesquare |
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Celebrities show support by throwing a "square in the air"; Nickelodeon calls for 1 million kids to do the same online!
Nickelodeon Australia has launched an exciting initiative to promote positivity and inclusiveness: it's SpongeBob's 'Dare to Be Square'!
In a round world there is one hero who dares to be square. One hero who dares to be himself. One hero who is happy and positive no matter what the world throws at him. That hero is SpongeBob SquarePants.
Inspired by SpongeBob, Nickelodeon (Nick) invites the kids of the world to band together in a celebration of positivity, optimism, and being an individual. Nick is calling on kids to "throw a square in the air" with their hands to show the power of positivity. Throw a square in the air to show you care! |
National Healthy Bones Week |
| Date: | '19th - 25th of August ' |
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| Booking: | Healthybones.com.au |
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During NHBW, a number of cute, quirky and calcium-loving cafes around the country will also be serving free shakes and smoothies in a bid to boost their customers' calcium consumption and build strong bones. Days, times and locations of the 'Free Shake Days' will be announced on Healthybones.com.au and @HealthyBonesAU via Twitter. The list of participating cafes can also be found below:
Brisbane: Milk Café: Shop 9/16 Ashgrove Ave, Ashgrove
Every day of NHBW, 19 - 25 August
2pm - 3pm Monday, Wednesday - Friday
3pm - 4pm Tuesday (Milo milkshakes)
4pm - 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Sydney: Annex Espresso Bar: 56 Clarence St, Sydney
Wednesday 22 August, 10am - 4pm
Sydney: Café Giulia: 92 Abercrombie Street, Chippendale
Every day of NHBW, 19 - 25 August 6.30am - 4.00pm
Tuesday (Milo milkshakes)
Melbourne: Jerry's Milk Bar: 345 Barkly Street, Elwood
Sunday 19 August, 2pm - 5pm
Melbourne: Rowena Parade Corner Store: 44 Rowena Parade, Richmond
Tuesday 21 August, 1pm - 4pm
Melbourne
Café No.12: 12 Commercial Road, Prahran
Thursday 23 August, 1pm - 3.30pm |
The Grand Final Cook-Off for Market Chef |
| Venue: | Eumundi Markets outdoor kitchen
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 22nd of August' |
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| Time: | 9.30am |
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| Booking: | Eumundimarkets.com.au |
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It'll be a culinary clash when the students of Noosa District State High School take on Maroochydore State High School in the upcoming Market Chef Grand Final.
The weekly MARKET CHEF battles have incorporated fresh local ingredients and seasonal produce available from local growers and suppliers at Eumundi Markets.
The 2012 Market Chef competitors have been the following: St Teresa's Catholic College, Maroochydore State High School, St Andrews Anglican College, Burnside State High School, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Unity College Caloundra, Noosa District State High School, United Synergies Noosa, United Synergies Caloundra, and Look Now Training.
The winning team will take home the magnificent Market Chef trophy; a $500 market voucher (to be spent on the wealth of local produce and cooking ingredients available each week at Eumundi Markets), as well as a Market Chef cooking class at the winning school. |
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