Local Yarn Winners
Congratulations to all the NewsLocal Local Yarn Winners.
The winners have been announced in the NewsLocal newspapers. All the winners will get to enjoy Australia Day at an exclusive Australia Day BBQ at Taronga Zoo where an overall winner will be announced on Australia Day.
Parramatta Advertiser Winners
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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 saw this poor bird in pain struggling to untangle its self. I had to act fast. From Friday to Monday, I was ringing up organisations and some came to... by Alicja Borciuch
The Manly Daily Winners
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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 hard to answer his question even though I've lived here on the Northern Beaches my whole life. So I just asked him to come down to our local beach with ... by Jess Stantscheff
Southern Courier Winners
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Wake Up + Rug Up + Eat Up + Sun Up
It really is the simple things in life that have the greatest impact and beauty. My twin boys went to bed the night before with such excitement. We had talked about the clothes we would need to wear to keep us warm, the food we would pack to have breakfast together with the sun and how we would need... by Gary Mezei
Liverpool Leader Winners
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You are what you wear
My mother who is a strong believer of ‘you are what you wear” always taught us how to stay connected with cultural traditions, heritage, or pride. Whilst travelling around the world as diplomats children we were having the most invaluable experience to be brought up multicultural. We have hundreds o... by Gamze Kiran
Inner West Courier Winners
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Growing together
The Newtown Community Garden has made a huge impact on me. I was able to get out of the house and into the sunshine to mingle with the local community when Isabella was just a little baby and things seemed a little daunting to me at the time. With the help of knowledgeable fellow gardeners, I was sh... by Belinda Langlands
Fairfield Advance Winners
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Welcome Home
After traveling overseas for 3 months for a trip of a lifetime you don't realise just how much you miss being home! I had an amazing trip meeting family I had never met before but let me tell you there is 'no place like home'!!! I have been part of the Fairfield Community for most of my life ... by Connie Orlando
Hornsby Advocate Winners
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Mud men
I grew up in Normanhurst, and loved the natural and unpretentious ways of the locals. Now 30 odd years later, and with kids, I'm loving that same influence on their lives in a natural and beautiful setting. This is my 6 year old playing a soccer semi-final with his Hornsby Heights team in the rain... by Jane Massingham
Wentworth Courier Winners
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Sunrise at Maroubra
That we live in a very lucky country to have scenery this beautiful and the freedom to enjoy it. by Leigh Knight
Northern District Times Winners
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Beautiful Sunset From Our Balcony
The sunset view through my balcony can be very beautiful. This is one of that view. by Leonardo Tarjadi
North Shore Times Winners
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Little Nippers
The atmosphere at Avalon Beach is a way of life. The relaxed mood of the suburb has marked my life in such a way, that as I have grown, my personality has changed and altered with it. Everyone knows everyone, so you always see a friendly smile as you walk down the street. I feel like a part of an ex... by Carly Zinga
Hills Shire Times Winners
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An Australian Hero's Tribute.
Walking along the Balcome Heights estate with my dog, reminds us of our fallen soldiers who have given their lives to allow us to live in the beautiful country we call home. The avenue of trees was planted in memory of the Masons of NSW who made their sacrifice in WWI. The serenity of the trees in t... by Nicole Domingo
Penrith Press Winners
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Education is the key
The Penrith local area has had a great impact on my life. Situated in this diverse environment is The University of Western Sydney. I attend this university at the Kingswood campus seen in my photograph. Other universities take hours to travel to, however UWS is close by and provides an opportunit... by Liam Cameron
Macarthur Chronicle Winners
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THIRD GENERATION
Our local area has had a huge impact on my life.This photo is of our third generation to be involved in our local footy club. Through this involvement we have witnessed the community spirit over all these years. It takes people of all ages and walks of life to band together to organize and run club... by Bronwyn Payne
Canterbury - Bankstown Express Winners
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Breakfast at George's River Cafe
....has improved my photography skills by happy snapping along the many boardwalks/walks surrounding the Georges River. by Meagan Callaghan
The Mosman Daily Winners
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Just smile and say "ham"!
In 2001 we rented a flat in Amherst Street in Cammeray, very near the Miller Street shops. A few weeks later I went to Studio 500 and Body Essentials in Cammeray to have my hair and some beauty treatments done. I was hooked and eleven years on I still look forward to my pampering time every six week... by Kerry-Anne Baxter
Central Coast Express Advocate Winners
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Spring is in the air
To me, the Central Coast offers everything I need - from great beaches, lagoons and lakes to beautiful valleys. Me and my family love visiting Yarramalong Valley to attend the annual Spring Festival in September. Locals who take part in the scarecrow competition come up with some amazing and quirky ... by Hilda Schwebel
Rouse Hill Times Winners
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Melting moments
The heritage sites within my local area, like Aberdoon House, have been a haven from the business of life. I find myself drawn to these places as the stillness evokes reflection and inspiration. I love imagining the stories the sites hold – of people’s comings and goings, their passions and heartach... by Riza Lagado
10:08 AM,
14 November 2011
Rouse Hill Times
Blacktown Advocate Winners
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Our Home Town
There is a place, a pretty magical town. Where all the fun things are going down. It’s here in Sydney - but a bit further West It’s not close to beaches, but we think it the best! We took our first steps in our very first house Got our first pet, Mum said 'NO!' To a mouse. Our very first sch... by Nadia Parton
09:58 AM,
14 November 2011
Blacktown Advocate
Taronga Zoo
