Hounslow Photographic Prize

Lis Bastian 11 January, 2019

An opportunity for photographers in the Blue Mountains to win $1000, make history, and help raise funds for the excellent work of Rotary Club of Blackheath District 9685

Read more in the Blue Mountains Gazette.

About Lis Bastian

Lis Bastian is the Senior Lead for Blue Mountains City Council’s Planetary Health Initiative. She is the editor of the Local News Platforms and has been a writer, editor, news presenter and teacher/lecturer covering both cultural and environmental issues for over 30 years. She has been pioneering Solutions/Constructive Journalism in Australia since 2012.

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