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2023 in Review
<p>There are several complex questions emerging as part of any review of 2023. Some of the questions are difficult to answer but worth discussing. They include considerations about foreign and
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Modular Origami for Christmas Decorations
<p>Among many beautiful origami models, there are special figures for Christmas decorations. Perfectly symmetrical, they are made of colored or shining gold paper folded in regular geometrical mode to
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"The Voice" Referendum - What It Means and What Next
<p>There have only been 44 referendums to amend Australia’s constitution and of those only 8 have resulted in a “yes” vote. “The Voice” referendum is the first referendum of this millennium and the
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The Acropolis
<p>The Acropolis is an ancient citadel encompassing many ancient buildings and which has dominated Athens for millennia with evidence that it existed well before the 5th century BCE. Explore why and
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Hooked On Christmas Crochet
<p>Christmas is the perfect opportunity to bring out the crochet hook and any leftover yarn from projects worked throughout the year. From Christmas baubles to small gifts and stocking fillers for
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The Great Days of Sydney's Department Stores
<p>Before the last war, Christmas was the greatest time of the year for shoppers in Sydney's great department stores – including Anthony Horderns, David Jones, Farmers, Grace Brothers, Mark Foys and
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Music and Art at Christmas - Renaissance, Baroque, Classical
<p>The music and art created for the Christmas season during the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods is some of the most beautiful and inspiring in Western Civilisation. This seasonal course
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Paper Christmas Decorations
<p>We all decorate our home for Christmas. During this class, you will learn how to make simple, but beautiful paper snowflakes for your home or Christmas gifts, you will make small paper figurine of
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Australian Silent Films
<p>The first feature film in the world was <em>The Story of the Kelly Gang</em>, produced in Australia in 1906, following on from newsreels at the Melbourne Cup, and the Federation ceremony at
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"What Christmas is, as we grow older" - Dickens' Christmas Writings
<p>Dickens' writings about Christmas, its nature, meaning and value, including <em>A Christmas Carol</em>, are among the most popular and most loved of his writings. Join us to explore some of the
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