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Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi there Reader I'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the recent reader survey. Reading through your feedback has been one of the highlights of my week, and you'll start to notice some changes and improvements in the newsletter over the coming weeks as a result. I also promised one lucky respondent a $100 General Assembly voucher, and that winner is Linda! Congratulations...
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Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s If you haven't filled out our short reader survey yet, there's still time. It only takes two minutes, and you'll go in the draw to win a $100 General Assembly voucher. Closes soon! Take the survey β Weekday Event Picks ποΈ Melbourne CBD β More CBD picks Auslan Storytime (Monday 1 Jun) Deaf storytellers from Expression Australia bring stories to life through Auslan at State Library Victoria β inclusive, interactive, and...
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Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi there Reader A quick one before we get into things - if you haven't filled out the reader survey I shared last week, there's still time. It takes two minutes, it helps me make this newsletter better for your family, and you'll go in the draw to win a $100 General Assembly voucher. Closes soon, so don't sit on it! SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK As always, glad you're here. Joyce xx P.S. Survey closes soon - jump in here if you...
READ POSTToddler chaos, but make it curated
Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s We're running a short reader survey this week β 2 minutes, and you're in the draw for a $100 General Assembly voucher. Take the survey β Weekday Event Picks ποΈ Melbourne CBD β More CBD picks Toddler Tales (Mondays during term) Stories, songs and dancing every Monday at 10.30am β a free, lively session for children aged 18 months to 3 years. π Melbourne CBD National Simultaneous Storytime (Wednesday 27 May) At 12pm on 27 May,...
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Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hey Reader Something came across my desk a few weeks ago that I've been thinking about. I received an email suggesting our newsletter containing Mother's Day content was sexist. I sat with that β because I think reader feedback deserves proper reflection, not a knee-jerk reaction. Here's where I landed: I don't believe what we published was sexist. Since day one, I've avoided language that assumes that the reader is a...
READ POSTevery family looks different. what does yours look like?
Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hey Reader I'll go first. When my family arrived in Australia from Hong Kong about 40 years ago, being a mixed-race family was unusual here. But in 2026, almost 1 in 3 Australian couples are from mixed-race or intercultural backgrounds - and families look so different now to what they did even a generation ago. I think that's something worth celebrating. Tot Hot or Not has always been about helping families create...
READ POSTYour little one's week is about to be BIG
Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s Weekday Event Picks ποΈ Melbourne CBD β See More ACMI Preschoolers: Animation (Friday 15 May) A free monthly play session for two to five year-olds β this month exploring animation with hands-on making activities. π Melbourne CBD Baby Bounce (Mondays + Wednesdays during term) Free interactive rhyme and story sessions for babies 18 months and under β no booking needed, just turn up. π Melbourne CBD Songbirds at City Library...
READ POSTWhat's on this weekend (Mum's edition)
Weekend Bulletin Curated weekend fun + latest posts, straight to your inbox Hi there Reader Well, here we are. Somehow already in May, which means Autumn is practically sprinting toward the finish line. As someone who considers Autumn the superior season, this is not welcome news. Winter is one month away, and I'm not entirely sure where April went. This Sunday is Mother's Day, so if you're still pulling a plan together, I've got you covered further down in this issue - from events and gift...
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Fast 5 Your top weekday events guide + the best posts for under 5s P.S. Mother's Day is next Sunday, and if you'd prefer to skip the last bit of content before then, you can opt out here. Made Just For Mum No two mums are the same β and Spotlight's Mother's Day range knows it. Whether Mum is a crafter, a home decorator, a keen cook or a lover of beautiful things, Spotlight has something she'll genuinely love. Shop the Mother's Day Gifting Range for thoughtful, quality gifts across home,...
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