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IT occurs constantly.  We will call it a sordid act; there is though no person in existence who could say they have never been guilty of it.  It is how we judge people.  If we think about it, to make judgement is something that is inherently human, we will judge...

I don’t know about you, but I’m counting down the days until the cold weather leaves us. When August rolls around each year, I feel I see the light of spring at the end of the wintry tunnel. A bit of August trivia: the month was originally known as ‘Sextilis’,...

The power of print prevails.  Recently, our Editor put a call out to publishers for books, mostly by local authors, and before we knew it, a generous stack had arrived. I couldn’t resist flipping through them (many are now on my personal reading wish list!), though they’re earmarked for our...

Lately, I’ve been waking up more tired than I went to bed.” That’s what one client told me last month. She wasn’t in pain—just uncomfortable, struggling to find a position that let her relax. Winter made it worse. Cold mornings. Stiff joints. Breathing a little harder while flat on her...

What an incredible first six weeks it has been as your Federal MP. With Parliament not starting until late July, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to get out and about in the community and continue hearing what makes the people of Bradfield tick, and what keeps you up at night. ...

Living through cancer changes you. But what comes next can be just as uncertain. After the initial diagnosis—or even after the final appointment, the ringing bell, and the well wishes—there’s often a quiet question that lingers: What now? That’s the question we’re answering with the What Now Survivorship Program, a...

Traffic infringement notices or penalty notices are issued for various traffic violations such as parking offences, drink driving, and speeding. Penalties include fines and demerit points. Challenging penalty notices can be dealt with in various ways, including: Where the offender is not the driver at the time of the offence,...

Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian has ended weeks of speculation by lodging a petition with the Court of Disputed Returns, challenging the result in Bradfield. In a statement, Ms Kapterian said that this “decision is taken to ensure the intentions of the voters of Bradfield are accurately reflected in the final...

This month we have brought back our food and dining section, and our book reviews, both of which were temporarily put on hold, and are now alive again! Our food reviews are coming from the wonderful Kate Mitchell, who has a taste for good food and the delightful ability to...

With Nicolette Boele finally taking her seat in parliament, the Liberals who were once the dominant force in the North Shore are now relegated to a rump. Adding in a 6% swing against Julian Leeser in Berowra, it is dire straits. But is it conceivable that Labor—the party formerly of...