Health & Lifestyle

We go through life with the knowledge that some things are inevitable. We are creatures of happiness, yet we will become sad. We yearn for wealth, though some will remain poor. We aspire for health, yet in time we will grow ill. If there is one certainty in life, it...

Ku-ring-gai Council is hosting a free Menopause Forum on Thursday 23 October to help women better understand and manage menopause and perimenopause. Held at the Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers in Gordon, the event will feature expert speakers covering topics such as hormone therapy, nutrition, and exercise, all aimed at improving wellbeing...

The 2025 recipient of Ku-ring-gai’s Inaugural Women’s Leadership and Inspiration Award is Andrea Doney. This award is a way to celebrate local women, and honour locals who lead, inspire, and empower the community. Andrew Doney is the founder of Run with the Slow Coach, a local coaching business supporting slower, older,beginner,...

To guide Northern Beaches Hospital back into public hands, the state government has deployed a specialised NSW Health team to work alongside current hospital staff. On Monday September 1, the government announced the transition assessment and planning team from the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) will be on site...

HSC season is among us. Year 12 students are buckling down for the last stretch in their secondary education, with the final hurdle beginning this month: the HSC exams. Exams kick off on Thursday 16 October with English Advanced, Standard, and Studies as the first subjects, and the final exam...

October is Mental Health Month, but it doesn’t have to be a certain date or month to talk about this topic. One in five Australians experience a mental disorder each year. If this is not something you have experienced personally, it is likely affecting someone in your family, neighbourhood, school...

Ovarian cancer is the most lethal women’s cancer, often called a “silent disease” because its symptoms are vague and easily missed. Each year in Australia, more than 1,700 women are diagnosed, and sadly, most are not detected until the later stages. Unlike other cancers, there is still no early detection...

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Australian women, with projections to affect about 21,000 Australians in 2025. The good news: around 92% of women now survive at least five years after diagnosis. Early detection saves lives, so Breast Cancer Awareness Month encourages regular self-checks and screening....

Millie, a local 16-year-old from Castle Cove, was a finalist for the 2025 Redkite & Coles Dare to Dream Scholarship. Aimed at helping young Australians aged 13 to 18 who are living with the impacts of cancer, the national program gifts a winner with a total of $5,000 to achieve...

Jean Hailes ‘Women’s Health Week’ is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women and girls. Running from 1 to 5 September, each day focuses on a different health topic. Monday 1 September is ‘Every check matters’ to prioritise keeping up with health checks. Tuesday 2...