

Over 60 words are introduced and for older tots it’s also a good point and click learning tool to move from one word and letter to the next.

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The bill, which is scheduled for debate in the Legislative Council this afternoon, would leave anyone found guilty of "intentionally or recklessly" causing an obstruction in a public place at risk of up to three months in jail or a $50,000 fine. Current and former Labor MPs were among a crowd of about 200 people in Festival Plaza behind Parliament House, in response to the controversial Summary Offences (Obstruction of Public Places) Amendment Bill.
