Local Yarn
The Australia Day Council of New South Wales and NewsLocal asked readers to submit a photograph and caption that responds to the question ‘How has your local area made a mark on your life?' Entries are now closed and public voting commences 12 December at your NewsLocal newspaper website.
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Rescue 2011 Down Under
My story goes back to January of this year in Guildford where a baby Rainbow Lorikeet was entangled in fish netting in a tree. I was distressed when I... by Alicja Borciuch
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Ballgames
There are so many wonderful open spaces where people have freedom to express themselves, places to exercise, play and enjoy. by claire obrien
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Fred the Frog
We found this green tree frog in middle of a busy road in heavy rain being chased by a cat we kept and feed him for a while and let him go at Warriew... by claire obrien
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Levi being chased
Our dog Levi in white coat loves the beach and being chased, here he doing both at south curl curl beach a great area for dogs and people...Jack O`Br... by Nick Obrien
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I'll Go Out On a Limb For You
Living on the Central Coast I find inspiration in abundance. My local area has been the backdrop for many an artistic venture. I am inspired by the na... by Donna Louise Fletcher
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Dawn till Dusk
An over-seas friend from Denmark once asked me when he first came to Australia "What is the typical Aussie way of living?" Strangely enough, it was ha... by Jess Stantscheff
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What a beautiful day
Coogee beach has made a mark on my life, almost every night before I go to sleep I tell myself to get up before the first ray , go to Coogee beach and... by Virginia Chen
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Can we go now
I am fortunate enough have Coogee Beach, Clovelly Beach, Tamarama Beach and Maroubra Beach surrounding my local area. The local beaches has made a mar... by Virginia Chen
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Living Local Event @ LeXo
Lexington Pl has been my local shops and the heart of our community since my daughter was born in 1996. With help from Randwick City Council 'Poc... by Rozita Leoni
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Pristine paradise
A hidden pristine paradise which comes to life after recent rains. A place I never knew existed in my local area. by Jess Stantscheff
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Pinocchio Of Horningsea Park
Pinocchio of Horningsea Park: This year we celebrated Book Week at our school. We reminded our children that books enable us to see the world from dif... by Gamze Kiran
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Friendly Cockatoo
I have grown up in Epping and really like all the flora and fauna. I love how I can get really close to animals, and sometimes even feed them. by Chris Johnston
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King Parrot
I have grown up in Epping and really like all the flora and fauna. I love how I can get really close to animals, and sometimes even feed them. by Chris Johnston
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Australia Lane Antics
Australia Lane is the extension of my backyard. It is where my dog Salty eye balls and chases the cats. It is where I mosey around to see if any of ... by Dee Cotter
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Greeen Point Waterfront - Chillin'
I use the GP waterfront area almost daily for excercise & walking my dog. It is such a relaxing quiet area which is why it has played such a part of m... by Craig Stanbury
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