Dolly Parton's Imagination Library reaches 60,000 books in regional Victoria

Over 60,000 free books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library have been delivered to children in regional Victoria since 2013.

Why it mattersFree books help young children learn to read, especially in rural areas where books are hard to find.

AustraliaRural Australian children continue receiving free books monthly, improving reading skills and school readiness in regional communities.

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Warrnambool teacher's own play wins place on VCE drama curriculum

Megan Twycross wrote a play called Stuck now studied by VCE drama students across Victoria.

Why it mattersA working teacher has written a play good enough to be studied in schools, proving you can build a professional creative career while teaching.

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Newcastle photographer wins Ocean Photographer of the Year

Matty Smith's portrait of a tawny nurse shark won the 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Fine Art category.

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library reaches 60,000 books in regional Victoria

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Warrnambool teacher's own play wins place on VCE drama curriculum

Newcastle photographer wins Ocean Photographer of the Year

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