Community

Every year on 5 December, the world comes together to celebrate International Volunteering Day. It is a time to salute the priceless contributions of volunteers and the profound impact that selfless service can have on our communities. This spirit of giving back is a deeply ingrained part of Australian culture,...

The award celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication, and Margaret’s contributions have been recognised for their profound impact. As a mentor with the Women’s Justice Network, Margaret helps women affected by incarceration develop essential skills and confidence to overcome obstacles as they transition back into society.  She says,...

Turramurra local, Trent Jones, has qualified to represent Australia in the Special Olympics Winter Sports Games in Turin, Italy, for skiing.  The Special Olympics World Winter Games are to be held from the 8th to the 16th of March, 2025. Turramurra local, Trent Jones Trent, now 52, has been skiing...

Students at Cherrybrook Public School showcased their Passion Projects in a recent school event.  Throughout the third term, both Year 5 and Year 6 of the High Potential and Gifted Education classes worked through their regular curriculum. At the same time, the students created Passion Projects to answer the question...

At the PCYC Hornsby Ku-ring-gai, students from local schools graduated from the Rise For Unity Program.  The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of Year 10 students who participated in the program centred around community engagement, social awareness, development of skills in leadership, and inclusivity.  Students participated in workshops over the...

With words such as ‘fascinate,’ ‘anemometer,’ and ‘sovereign,’ the contestants for the NSW Spelling Bee have spelled their way to the finals. Out of 200,000 of the state’s top spellers, three Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai school students have been named the best spellers in the NSW Premier Spelling Bee Finals.  Ethan...

There is a little cottage, made of fibro, on the grounds of St Faith’s Anglican Church in Narrabeen. Once, the future of the cottage was uncertain, the possibility of demolition hanging over its trim roof.  In 1997, three skilled counsellors set out to provide counselling services to those who could...

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on the 25th of November.  The UN Women’s global campaign is a call to ending violence against women and girls across the world. Every year, the campaign commences on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends...

St Edmund’s Wahroonga have overhauled 90% of their campus.  As a specialised educational facility for students with intellectual and physical disability, St Edmund’s have redeveloped the grounds with an emphasis on space, visibility, safety, and duty of care to create an environment for students to develop their potential.  Under the...

Finding appropriate forever homes for abandoned dogs is a tough gig. In no small part because if abandoned dogs do not find a new home, their life will be cut short.  Denise at Paws is a registered not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for small homeless dogs. Run...