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Grab our free Aussie Travel Bingo and World Travel Bingo sheets: two epic, downloadable cards packed with iconic landmarks, hidden gems, remote territories, oceans and legendary lines of latitude to gamify your adventures across Australia and the globe! Tick off spots as you go, spark friendly competition, and turn every journey into an unforgettable quest.
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Before you hit 20, 30, or just want to live boldly, dive into this trio of epic life checklists: "The Great Before-Your-20th List" launches you into adulthood with must-do skills, adventures, travel firsts, fun, and good deeds; "The Great Before-Your-30th List" ramps it up with bigger thrills like skydiving, marathons, new languages, debt freedom, and meaningful impact; and "The Great Aussie Bucket List" delivers pure Down Under legend — road trips, grand finals, hole-in-ones and more. Tick off your wins, chase the rest, and build a life packed with stories, growth, and no regrets — because the best chapters start now!
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Explore the wonderfully chaotic world of clowning with this complete series: from classic Pierrot, Auguste, Tramp, rodeo, horror, and more types in "Different Types of Clowns," to practical guides on crafting durable Whiteface/Auguste/Tramp makeup, surviving sweaty smears and cracking disasters in "Clown Make-Up Misadventures," choosing the perfect secure, comfy red nose, and stepping into safe, long-lasting oversized shoes that match your persona. Whether you're a beginner building your first look or a pro refining your act, these fun, no-nonsense posts deliver tips and real-world advice to help you clown like a legend — because every great performer starts with the right face, nose, and shoes!
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Travel bingo
Download our free Aussie Travel Bingo sheet and turn your adventures into a fun, gamified quest.
Tick off iconic spots and hidden gems across every state and territory!
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Explore the world like never before with our free World Travel Bingo card. Challenge yourself to mark off countries, remote islands, exotic territories, oceans, and legendary lines of latitude across every continent!
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Challenge yourself
Before you turn 20, tackle "The Great Before-Your-20th List" — the ultimate starter checklist packed with must-do life wins: learn to swim, ride a rollercoaster, take a solo train trip, go overseas, donate blood, and heaps more essential skills, bold adventures, travel firsts, pure fun, and ways to give back.
Tick off what you've done and get fired up to crush the rest. No regrets, just epic stories before adulthood hits!
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Before you hit 30, conquer "The Great Before-Your-30th List" — your ultimate bucket-list checklist packed with epic adventures, bold challenges, unforgettable travel firsts, pure fun, and meaningful ways to give back. From bungee jumping and skydiving to running a marathon, learning a new language, paying off your HECS debt, seeing the Northern Lights, SCUBA diving with dolphins, volunteering for charity, or serving in the Defence Force — tick off what you've nailed and get motivated to smash the rest. Give yourself legendary stories and personal growth before the big 3-0!
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Before you kick the bucket, dive into "The Great Aussie Bucket List" — your ultimate Aussie-inspired checklist of epic must-dos, from legendary road trips along the A1 to catching a national grand final, scoring that elusive hole-in-one, paying off your HECS debt forever, donating blood 50 times, or even tackling the full Trans-Siberian Railway. Packed with travel thrills, fun challenges, personal victories, and ways to give back, this list is designed to spark adventure, create lifelong memories, and push you to live boldly Down Under. Tick off your wins, chase the rest, and make every moment legendary — we've only one life!
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Clowning
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Discover the wild variety of clowns in this quick, fun guide to classic Pierrot, chaotic Augustes, tramp clowns, rodeo bullfighters, horror icons, jesters, mimes, and more, with their signature looks, histories and roles. Perfect for circus fans, costume ideas, or just a good chuckle (or chill)!​​
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Unlock the secrets of clown makeup with this straightforward guide—explore classic Whiteface, Auguste, and Tramp styles, plus must-have greasepaint, brushes, sponges, step-by-step application tips, setting tricks, and ways to keep your look cheerful (not creepy). Perfect for beginners, performers, or anyone ready to paint a bold, sweat-proof smile!
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Sweaty smears, cracking paint, runny noses, oily disasters, and wig wipe-outs can all ruin a clown's day. Check out some practical fixes: clean/oil-free prep, quality greasepaint, thorough powdering, setting sprays, and quick rescues to save the gig and your dignity. Because clown makeup mayhem happens—smart prep keeps the show rolling!
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To create your perfect clown persona, you need to find your perfect nose. So here's some things to consider when you want to choose your schnoz. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned performer, get the tips to choose a nose that stays on, looks great and survives the gig — because a funny nose is serious business!
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To build your ultimate clown persona, snag the right pair of oversized shoes that match your style and act. Here's what to weigh when hunting for (or commissioning) the perfect pair — appearance, comfort, durability, tripping risks, cleanability, and cost — plus a solid rec for quality handmade options that actually last the gig. Whether you're a newbie or pro, get the practical tips to step out confidently — because big shoes mean big responsibility!
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Gateways
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"Australian Novel and Novellan Poems" are bold, disciplined new writing forms from D. M. Wright that fuses poetry's precision with novel/novella storytelling: strict word counts (not a word more or less!), 18 detective-arc chapters, tension-rising 5-part chapters (and 8-section parts for novels), and zero fluff to keep every line charging forward with meaning and momentum. Whether you're crafting a tight 10,000-word novella or an epic 100,000-word novel, this structured blueprint forces intentional prose, sharp pacing and reader-grabbing impact — adapt it to any genre, grab the maths calculator, and write something lean, powerful and unforgettable. GOOD LUCK!
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