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As the Hornsby community gathers this Remembrance Day to honour those who served, we spotlight local soldiers Raymond Arthur King and Clarence Stanley King. Raymond (born 1886) and Clarence (born 1896) were the sons of Joseph King and Jane Elizabeth McDonagh. The King family settled in Clarke Road, Hornsby. When the...

Wahroonga recently hosted Colours in the WILD – the Eddie’s Art Show, celebrating student creativity across all year levels. The college hall was transformed with colourful displays of birds, insects, botanicals, portraits, and more, showcasing imagination, humour, and skill. Students, led by CAPA Coordinator Ms Minkley, created themed works from Year...

Ku-ring-gai Council is inviting residents to help celebrate 100 years of the St Ives Showground by sharing memories, stories, and keepsakes that capture its rich history. Since its establishment in 1926, the Showground has been a beloved community landmark. Local are being encouraged to contribute and share old photographs, newspaper clippings, personal stories,...

Local community groups in Sydney have received a combined $85,000 through Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grants program. North Sydney Community Centre was awarded part of the $85,000. NSCC received $4,000 for the Creating Space program, set to deliver creative wellbeing events with safe, inclusive sessions for men and women to connect through music, art,...

Ku-ring-gai Council is acceping entries for the Local Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and quiet achievers who contribute to the wellbeing of Ku-ring-gai. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Environmental Citizen of the Year, and Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution. “These awards celebrate the unsung...

A new report from Palliative Care Australia (PCA) reveals a dedicated but increasingly stretched palliative care workforce, as demand for care continues to rise faster than funding and staffing levels. Palliative Care Australia is the national peak body for palliative care, advocating for equitable access to quality care in line with...

For many men, opening up about their health goes against the stigma that vulnerability is a sign of weakness. Movember was created to challenge this mindset and address the men’s health crisis. Since its founding in 2003, the movement has grown from 30 participants into a global community of over...

International Men’s Day (IMD), celebrated on 19 November, honours the positive contributions of men and raises awareness of men’s well-being issues.  A shining example of IMD’s ideals is the Dural Men’s Shed, a workshop and social space located at The Centre in Dural. Founded in 2011, the shed now has around 130–140...

Winners for North Sydney Council local 2025 Garden Competition were announced. ‘This competition highlights the creativity and care our community puts into their gardens. It’s a celebration of sustainable living and the pride people take in making North Sydney a greener, more beautiful place,’ says Mayor Zoe Baker.   Balcony...

Australia’s favourite citizen science project is taking flight for its 12th year, and everyone is invited to join. The 2025 Aussie Bird Count runs from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 October, giving nature lovers, families and schools a chance to get to know the birds in their backyards and local...