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From balcony herbs to backyard veggie patches (and even that one wonky carrot your kids are weirdly proud of), everyday food growing is being celebrated in a big way with the 2026 Grow It Local Awards — and local families are encouraged to enter. These fun, feel-good awards shine a spotlight on home-grown produce across Australia, whether you’re growing tomatoes with the kids, tending a school veggie patch, or nurturing herbs on a sunny windowsill. Best of all? Entry is free and open to gardeners of all experience levels. So whether you’re harvesting ripe veggies, laughing at crooked carrots, or…

Does your child love to draw and let their imagination run wild? Here’s a fantastic opportunity to see their artwork featured in one of Sydney’s biggest cultural celebrations – the Sydney Lunar Festival 2026 – and it’s open to children aged 5 to 12! The City of Sydney is inviting young artists to create and submit their most colourful and creative horse drawings to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Selected artworks will be displayed outdoors in Haymarket, where thousands of festival visitors can admire them. It’s a wonderful way to get your kids involved in the arts, boost their…