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Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas

Join Bluey and count down the 12 days of Christmas. A gorgeous tabbed board book for kids of all ages, the content is super-Aussie and will bring many giggles and squeals of delight with all Bluey fans. There are garden gnomes, bin chickens, magpies, yabbies and even “a fruit bat in a mango tree”! Yes, you’ve got to sing that one in your head! Published by Puffin. RRP $19.99.

Come Together - Things Every Aussie Kid Should Know about the First Peoples by Isaiah Firebrace

Come Together is a heart-warming, debut picture book for children aged 5 and up from pop artist Isaiah Firebrace, inspired by his petition to the Australian Government calling for Aboriginal history to be taught in every classroom. In this essential book, Isaiah, a Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, establishes a foundation of First Nations knowledge with 20 key topics. Alongside bright and contemporary illustrations by Mununjali and Fijian artist Jaelyn Biumaiwai, Isaiah connects us to each topic through his own personal story and culture, from the importance of Elders to the Dreaming. Published by Hardie Grant Explore. RRP $24.99.

Accidentally Kelly Street by Briony Stewart

Author-illustrator Briony Stewart brings the iconic Australian hit song ‘Accidentally Kelly Street’ by Frente! to a new generation in a touching picture book adaptation that delivers a timely message of optimism, belonging and community. Featuring all the original lyrics written by musician Tim O’Connor and beautiful artwork by Briony, the book comes as indie pop group Frente! marks 30 years since the release of this iconic song and their ARIA-award winning Marvin the Album. Published by Affirm Press. RRP $24.99.

The AC/DC AB/CD - The high voltage alphabet by Paul McNeil

Educate your kids about the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band of all time and teach them the alphabet at the same time! The definitive A-Z of AC/DC that’s as fun for the kids as it is for the adults. Join Angus, Malcolm, Bon, Brian and the boys for a classic stroll through the alphabet. Every page leaps out with colour, humour and the band’s history as you wind down the Highway To Spell. "A is for Angus, who thinks it’s good luck, to wear a school uniform, and walk like a duck." Published by Love Police Books. RRP $24.99.

Your Santa Agent Invitation by Alex Lalak & Louise Cummins

Your Santa Agent Invitation is a picture book written in a gentle and easy rhyme to facilitate an honest discussion about Saint Nick, but where parents are still in control. The book shows children that knowing the identity of Santa is actually a cause for celebration, teaching them they have a special role to play in keeping the magic of Christmas alive. A delightful way to navigate one of the most awkward parent/child conversations, enabling an honest discussion with warmth and cheer. Self Published. RRP $27.45

One More Mountain: A Parvana Story by Deborah Ellis

From the master storyteller of the bestselling Parvana books comes a timely new novel set in contemporary Afghanistan, featuring Parvana and Shauzia continuing their mission to protect women and girls from their dire reality under the rules re-imposed by the Taliban. In Kabul, 15-year-old Damsa runs away to avoid being forced into marriage by her family. She is helped by Shauzia who takes her to her friend Parvana's Green Valley school. Published by Allen and Unwin Children. RRP $16.99. Age 11-14.

Diper Överlöde: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (17) by Jeff Kinney

In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle. Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick’s band be a diper överlöde? Published by Puffin. RRP $14.99.

Waking the Witch by Rachel Burge

A darkly spellbinding story of witches, sisterhood and coming of age, steeped in Welsh mythology and Arthurian legend. Ivy has spent years looking for her birth mother, but when she finally finds her on Bardsey Island, she is shocked by what greets her. According to folklore, the cormorants that fly over the remote Welsh isle are the terrifying witches of Arthurian legend - and they are searching for Ivy. Her mum warned her not to come and to stay away from the lighthouse, but now it's too late. As the shadows draw closer, Ivy must look deep within herself if she wants to survive. For not every story in folklore is true, and some evils aren't what they seem.. Published by Allen and Unwin Imprint: Hotkey. RRP $17.99.

Life: What Nat to Do by Nat’s What I Reckon

Everyone’s favourite lockdown chef is now dishing out the life-advice! Nat’s got a loud mouth and a taste for taking the piss out of stuff – it’s how he lives, laughs and loves. Nat has zero qualifications as a philosopher or life coach, and he doesn’t feel like becoming either one anytime soon. But as someone who has struggled to find the ray of positivity in most days of his life, he knows what it’s like to feel the relief from a moment of joy. So buckle up for Nat’s unrequested take on pushing back against expectations and rolling through life with some laughs and kindness like a real, righteous ratbag! Imprint: Ebury Australia RRP $29.99

First, Cream the Butter and Sugar by Emelia Jackson

This beauty includes comprehensive chapters on Cookies, Cakes, Choux Pastry, Tarts and working with yeast. You’ll also find a couple of sneaky savoury recipes in there, but the bulk of the book is angled to all things sweet. It covers a range of skill sets and experience, from the humble chocolate chip cookie to the more advanced chocolate entremets and compressed choux pastry. Along with the recipes, Emelia has included a few tips and tricks she’s picked up along the way to make your baking experience easier, less stressful and overall, more enjoyable. Published by Murdoch Books. RRP $59.99.

Dear Dolly - On Love, Life and Friendship by Dolly Alderton

Since early 2020, Dolly Alderton has been sharing her wisdom, warmth and wit with the countless people who have written in to her Dear Dolly agony aunt column in The Sunday Times Style. In this collection of her favourite letters you'll find breakups and body issues, families, friendships, dating, divorce, the pleasures and pitfalls of social media, sex, loneliness, longing, love and everything in between. Without judgement, much-chronicled adventures in love, friendship and dating, Dolly leads us by the hand through the various labyrinths of life, proving that a problem shared is truly a problem halved. Published by Penguin - Fig Tree. RRP $35.00

I Am NOT Fine, Thanks by Wil Anderson

Good sense, good jokes, and good WIL - a book about enduring turbulent times with humour, community and just a dash of Apple Cider Vinegar. What do you get when a housebound comedian is left with no option but to make comedy using only a rampant washing machine, a lot of Vaseline (it's for the pipes - no, not that pipe), a roast chook and an unused exercise bike to keep him company? You get I Am NOT Fine, Thanks. From prime ministers who don't hold a hose, to billionaires who think they're astronauts, to people who think lizards are ruling the country and that thermometers are wiping your memory, it's abundantly clear that the world is going to hell. Published by Allen & Unwin. RRP $32.99.

Australia could become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer

However a poll of 1,000 Australian adults1 found:

4 out of 5 Australians are unaware Australia could become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer

Half of Australians did not believe they could play a role in eliminating cervical cancer

Despite our world-leading cervical cancer prevention programs, many Australians remain unclear about what causes cervical cancer or how to prevent it

This included 62% of people identifying as male and 41% of people identifying as female Common reasons cited: • Lack of knowledge • Not having a cervix • Not having a scientific or medical background

Only 5% correctly identified most Australians2 will have at least one HPV infection in their lifetime

43% did not recognise HPV vaccination as a prevention strategy

32% did not identify cervical cancer screening as a prevention strategy

Despite our world-leading cervical cancer prevention programs, many Australia was the first country to launch a national HPV vaccination Australians remain unclear about program in 2007 but today many Australians are unaware of the what causes cervical cancer or how program or catch-up options to prevent it.

41% knew girls in Year 7 or 8 were able to receive the free HPV vaccine

15% knew boys in Year 7 or 8 were able to receive the free HPV vaccine

35% were aware that girls aged ≤19 years can receive free HPV

vaccines if they have missed doses at school and only 11% were

aware that boys aged ≤19 years could also do so