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Creative Kids: Art Play Workshops at Narellan Town Centre

Over two weeks, the Narellan Town Centre hosted 'Art Play' workshops for kids aged 5 to 12, featuring various creative activities led by artists from the Alan Baker Art Gallery. The free sessions attracted over 200 children daily, providing an engaging and stress-free school holiday opportunity for families while fostering creativity and artistic skills.

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Airds Shopping Mall demolition, the unmet expectations of mid-century modernism

The Airds shopping mall's future encapsulates the decline of mid-century modernism in the midst of urban neglect. Once a symbol of optimism, the area's decay reflects broader global trends in retail. From failed Radburn principles to public housing challenges, the mall's history mirrors the clash of modernism and neoliberalism in Campbelltown. Despite the despair former residents report that they recall happy memories and stories of hope growing up in the area.

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Fiona’s story, growing up in Airds

Fiona's story is a moving personal account of hope growing up in the suburb of Airds on Sydney's fringe. It is an inspiring story of resilience and strength over hardship and adversity.