Christmas has always been special for Poppy and mum Fiona, and this year will be even more so as the eight-year-old flicks the switch on the region's community Christmas tree.
An Alexandra Park Zoo trainee is growing plants on site to maintain a steady food supply for the facility's white throated snapping turtles while reducing its carbon footprint.
War stories featuring local people and their contributions to serving the nation are being called upon to help shape a special commemorative project in Anzac Park.