Play Away on Carnival: Why a Cruise Holiday Is the Smartest Family Getaway You’ll Book This Year

If you've ever priced up a family holiday, you know the drill. The flights are one line item. Accommodation is another. Then there are meals for four (or five, or six) three times a day, plus whatever activities you've promised the kids to keep the peace. By the time...
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State Library unveils awesome new kids space ‘The Corner’

Welcome to The Corner: State Library QLD's new playful space especially for children aged 0–8 and their families. With songs and stories every day, beautiful spaces to gather and connect, a dedicated art studio, giant building blocks, nooks for books and imagination,...
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The underestimated power of imagination in kids… and how we can protect it

Is imagination in kids fading in a screen-filled world? Books, storytime and singing may be the simple ways families can protect this essential part of childhood. In a world where children’s lives are increasingly scheduled, supervised and screen-filled, imagination...
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Borrow, don’t buy: Noosa Libraries launches ‘Library of Things’ for local families

Families across the region now have a new way to explore hobbies, save money and reduce waste, with the launch of the ‘Library of Things’ at Noosa Libraries. From podcasting kits and telescopes to hiking poles, coding tools, photography gear and pickleball sets, more...
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