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John’s ultra-marathon may be over, but his $10,000 fundraising target for Royal North Shore’s aged care services is still on track. When John Barnard-Richardson set out to run the Ultra Trail Jervis Bay to raise funds for acute aged care services at Royal North Shore Hospital, he didn’t expect the...

The Village Chef by Meals on Wheels are making big strides. At the team’s new Hornsby site, renovations have been underway. Beginning in mid-June, projections for completion were in mid-July. While the team waited, the service was operating from the small Turramurra location, but with demand, the Village Chef needed...

Join us for a dynamic community networking event that goes beyond the average charity night. Community Pitch 2025 is your chance to be part of something inspiring and make a significant impact on your local community. This exciting opportunity offers local business owners and individuals a unique opportunity to support...

Local footy club volunteer has been recognised in Bunnings’ “Legend of the Tongs” initiative. Lauren Urasaki from the Hornsby Berowra Eagles Junior AFL Club has been volunteering for the last five years at the club’s BBQs. Since her eldest son started playing at the Eagles, Lauren has passionately dedicated her...

The ABC Friends Northern Suburbs of Sydney (NSoS) Branch is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To honour the occasion, ABC Friends is presenting short 30-minute documentary outlining the origin story of the association. In 1976 while in their Turramurra home, Corin Fairburn Bass, Walter Bass, Hans Bandler and Faith Bandler discussed...

This year, KYDS Youth Counselling celebrates an incredible milestone—20 years of supporting young people and their families with free, accessible mental health services. To mark this moment, we invite you to join us at the KYDS 20th Birthday Gala Dinner on Saturday 20 September 2025 at Norths Cammeray, a special...

Lifeline Gala Ball Claudia and I hope to see you as we attend an unforgettable evening of elegance, fine dining, and world-class entertainment at the 2025 Lifeline Gala Ball. It’s always a spectacular night filled with exciting auction prizes, delicious food, stunning fashion, and fantastic company. Most importantly, it’s all...

For seventy-five years, Macquarie Community College has been committed to shaping stronger communities through learning and connection. Today, Macquarie Community College is Western Sydney’s leading not-for-proft provider of community-based education and training. At its inception, the facility was known as Eastwood Evening College. Since those first days, the College has...

This season, Hornsby Heights Football Club has seen record numbers in female participation. To acknowledge this milestone and celebrate Female Football Week 2025, HHFC hosted a special community event at Montview Oval on 22 June. Hornsby Heights Football Club (HHFC) is a community club located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore....

New research reveals that men’s mental health is costing the Australian economy an estimated $3.76 billion each year. Commissioned by not-for-profit Mentoring Men, this research surveyed 2,000 men aged 35 to 50 in NSW, Victoria, and the ACT, asking after the status of their mental health. Findings show that 47%...