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Spring is a time when our community shines brightly. In the past few weeks, I have been at sporting finals, street fairs and school celebrations across the Willoughby electorate.  At the same time, many in our community are doing it tough. Cost of living continues to be a big challenge...

Most people call upon Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace to authenticate and witness legal documents. However, their respective roles and qualifications are vastly different. Justices of the Peace (“JPs”) are community volunteers appointed by the Governor of NSW. Their role is to witness legal documents and certify copies...

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on this devastating disease.  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a condition that gradually erodes memory, thinking, and behaviour. Other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Dementia can also affect younger individuals....

As we gear up for another trip to the polls, the usual sniping, strategic alliances, and political mudslinging have provided much entertainment. Yet, amidst this familiar backdrop, I’ve also seen some inspiring and hopeful locals step forward for Council, eager to make a difference and challenge the status quo. For...

Earlier this year some local residents and shop owners talked with me about the level graffiti in Normanhurst. Like many of you, I have seen the amount of graffiti grow in our suburbs this year. On shop fronts, fences, in parks and community spaces, it was there and just like...

Education Week, held in August, provided a timely opportunity to reflect on the achievements of and needs for the future of our local schools. It’s a chance to celebrate the investments made in our children’s education and to advocate for the ongoing support our schools require. Under the previous Coalition...

Welcome to the September edition of The Post.  First off, an announcement and some exciting news: I am the new Editor for The Post. Though you may have seen my name littered throughout our newsmagazine for a while, I’d like to take the time to introduce myself. I’m Claudia Butjerevic....

It’s September the month of Father’s Day, where we pay homage to the men who are known to be the pillar of strength for their households.  So, we are led to believe. We hear so many stories of men who are an inspiration to us all.  What we hear less...

When we are told to “stop worrying” it is literally a baseless statement.  It is like if I told you to not think about birds, where I expect the vision of our feathered friends becomes literally unavoidable.  So as worrying for most is inevitable, we should look at ways to...

Owning property overseas whilst residing in Australia or owning property in Australia whilst residing overseas creates food for thought about the jurisdiction of wills. Australia is one of twelve countries that joined the Convention Providing a Uniform Law on the Form of an International Will 1973, with legislation commencing in...