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Sydney School Adopts Blue-Tongued Lizard as Reconciliation Totem
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Sydney School Adopts Blue-Tongued Lizard as Reconciliation Totem

A western Sydney primary school is teaching students about Aboriginal culture through an unexpected teacher: a blue-tongued lizard that lives in their garden. The project connects Year 4 students with Indigenous traditions of caring for Country.

SBS Australia2 min read
Sydney Lifts Granny Flat Ban Near New Airport for 1,500 Families
SolutionsMay 18

Sydney Lifts Granny Flat Ban Near New Airport for 1,500 Families

After six years, Sydney families near the new Western Sydney Airport can finally build granny flats again. The change lets 1,500 residents create affordable housing for aging parents and young adults while protecting them from aircraft noise.

ABC Australia3 min read
Western Sydney Gets $915M Museum Opening This September
SolutionsMay 1

Western Sydney Gets $915M Museum Opening This September

After four years of construction, Western Sydney's first major cultural institution is ready to welcome visitors. The Powerhouse Parramatta will offer free entry and aims to bring world-class arts and culture to a fast-growing community.

ABC Australia2 min read
17 Disabled Artists Take Center Stage in Bathurst Show
Acts of KindnessApr 11

17 Disabled Artists Take Center Stage in Bathurst Show

A groundbreaking exhibition at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery showcases 17 disabled artists from Western Sydney who are redefining what it means to create art on their own terms. The show celebrates identity, diversity, and the power of artistic self-determination.

ABC Australia2 min read
Western Sydney Could Get Major New Film Studio
InnovationMar 8

Western Sydney Could Get Major New Film Studio

New South Wales is searching for investors to build a second major film studio in Western Sydney, opening doors for local filmmakers squeezed out by Hollywood blockbusters. The move could transform the region into a global production hub while giving homegrown talent room to shine.

ABC Australia3 min read
Art Show Tackles Western Sydney's Surprising Pool Gap
SolutionsJan 21

Art Show Tackles Western Sydney's Surprising Pool Gap

A gallery director was stunned to discover Penrith, one of Sydney's hottest suburbs with 225,000 residents, has only two public pools. Now, a groundbreaking art exhibition is highlighting how access to swimming isn't equal for everyone while celebrating those breaking down barriers.

ABC Australia3 min read