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Junior football matches across the North Shore are sounding a little different as the NSFA rolls out a major new initiative. Discover how 'Silence on the Sidelines' is helping young players make their own decisions and simply enjoy the game.

The founder of a Hornsby-based assistive technology provider has been honoured by NSW Premier Chris Minns. Discover how Rejimon Punchayil is empowering older Australians and people living with disability across the Upper North Shore and beyond.

For 13 years, BBMA Hornsby has been building confidence and discipline in the local community through Shotokan Karate. Step onto the mat this October and discover how martial arts can empower your entire family.

With electric energy and profound stories of community resilience, the latest fundraising gala proved Sydney's enduring commitment to local crisis support.

The North Shore’s spirit of giving was on full display at Magpies Waitara as local business leaders pledged $87,900 to ten grassroots organisations. From youth mentoring to crisis accommodation, discover how these vital funds will be distributed across our region.

From mental health advocates in the Harbour to Hawkesbury region to youth mentors on the Northern Beaches, meet the inspiring Westfield Local Heroes transforming our local precincts. These grassroots champions are driving profound change across the North Shore.

Dedicated volunteer Samantha Bing is launching the 'Still Human' campaign, spending seven consecutive nights sleeping rough at Circular Quay starting August 3. The initiative aims to raise $100,000 and invite the public to 'Sit With Me' to confront Sydney's growing homelessness crisis.

Community Pitch returns to the Upper North Shore on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at Magpies Waitara. Backed by a $30,000 commitment from Community Bank Lindfield, the fast-paced event connects local business leaders with grassroots charities to direct vital funding across the region.

Inspired by a personal MS diagnosis and born from a passion for miniature railways, the Galston500 returns on Saturday, 29 August 2026. Volunteer teams will operate 5-inch gauge locomotives for 500 laps at Galston Valley Railway, raising vital funds for Multiple Sclerosis research at The Westmead Institute.

Marking National Homelessness Week 2026, The Post highlights the local heroes, systemic drivers, and grassroots actions needed to address Australia's housing and homelessness crisis across Greater Sydney and the Upper North Shore.