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Mercedes MaguireFeatures Writer

Mercedes Maguire is a features writer specialising in parenting and lifestyle as well as celebrity profiles and travel.

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Landmark festival of colour and emotion

THE countdown is over — Vivid Sydney opens tonight and will light up the city for the next 18 days.

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A sneak peek of the colorful projections of a 1950's Americana theme on the front of the Customs House building at Circular Quay, Sydney. The lighting is part of the 2013 VIVID festival. Pics Bill Hearne

Landmark festival of colour and emotion

THE countdown is over — Vivid Sydney opens tonight and will light up the city for the next 18 days.

West

Plight hitting home for teen Shayini

DON’T tell Shayini Velauthampillai she can’t make a difference. The high school student plans on eliminating homelessness in Sydney, and she’s on her way to achieving her goal.

Holiday Deals

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10 top holiday deals to book now

NEED a holiday? Whether you’re looking for a short break or long stay, there’s something for everyone with these packages.

Australia

Colour images from the 36th Sydney Mardi Gras.

The streets beyond the Mardi Gras

MERCEDES Maguire explores the pleasures and perils of a wander through one of Sydney’s most popular and polarising suburbs.

NSW

Michele Jennings, director of the Winmalee Community Preschool, was nominated in the Champions of the West and is in desperate need of funds to upgrade the preschool. Money set aside for an upgrade was spent on free fees for families who lost everything in the devastating fires in October last year. Michele is pictured with 4 year old Mollie Malone and 5 year old Liam Murphy.

Preschool haven for fire victims

WINMALEE Community Preschool had set money aside to upgrade its outdoor play area, which poses a trip hazard for the children.

NSW

Champions of the West. Laura Uzelac with her son Maxim Uzelac (3 years). Laura Uzelac is nominated in the Champions of the West campaign and believes social manners should be a course taught in the school curriculum to help young people in particular communicate with each other effectively.Photographed at Canley Vale.

My simple plan will save children

IF Laura Uzelac had her way, social manners would be included in the school curriculum alongside English, maths and science.

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10 holidays to book right now

WHETHER you’re looking for a short break or long stay, these deals offer something for everyone.

NSW

Digger’s bootcamp for community

HE already serves his country in the Australian Army. Now Johnathan Dang is extending his commitment to the community with free bootcamp training sessions.

NSW

Champions of the West Ambassadors - Nova Radio host Smallzy.

Champions of the West: Saving dads in distress

HE holds down a full-time corporate job but in his spare time Peter Berger opens his home to help single and divorced men.

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