Postcard design competition by Australian students
The Taroom Shire branch of the NGO Landcare Australia has organized a postcard design competition at the occasion of the International Year of Freshwater 2003. Visit their website to discover the winning postcards.
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Mosaics for water: the aboriginal story
The Festival of Darwin (August 13 to 31) is a vibrant arts and cultural event with an eclectic and substantial programme that takes advantage of Darwin's dry season weather and outdoor venues. This year as part of the Darwin Festival it is planned to create a mosaic as a piece of public art on the walkway of the Esplanade in Darwin, depicting the Aboriginal story of how water came to Darwin. In conjunction with the Aboriginal community of the area, the Larrakia people, the mosaic will be a visual display of the stories, communications, and cultural sharing that make up Darwin’s society. During the community event, Kultura, on Saturday 16th August, children and general public will be invited to lay stones as part of the surrounding mini mosaics. The main feature has been designed and will be rendered by a professional artist.
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Web address Contact name darwin festival gm@darwinfestival.org.au

Postcards to raise water awareness
A local landcare coordinator in Central Queensland, Australia is working to promote the Year of Freshwater in local schools. A postcard competition is being organized with all the local schools where students are researching fresh water issues and turning this research into small posters. The winning postcard designs will be published as real postcards, distributed through cafes, cinemas, and public spaces via 'free postcard' stands around Australia. This is both an excellent way of promoting the year and bringing together school children's perspectives.
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Contact name tslg@bigpond.com tslg@bigpond.com

Rainfall Data Competition in schools
Manorvale Primary School won the rainfall data competition in 2002 by reducing water consumption by 25% since October 2001, through the installation of anti-vandal taps and automatic sprinkler systems. Other water-sensitive activities undertaken by the school included planting suitable plants, a monthly contract with a green plumber to check and maintain taps and installing a rainwater tank. The challenge, which began during National Water Week 2002, involved students from 100 schools.
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Contact name lisa.beechey lisa.beechey@melbournewater.com.au