The Post

Millions of dollars worth of unspent funds are currently residing on inactive Opal cards according to Transport for New South Wales (NSW) Secretary, Josh Murray.  Figures show that over $143 million sits untouched on approximately 18 million cards, which have not been used for tapping on and off public transport...

One of the best parts of being your local Member of Parliament is getting to know the kids, families and volunteers involved in Berowra’s local sports clubs. Berowra’s local sports clubs do a great job fundraising for new uniforms, running end of year presentations and basically keeping the lights on...

Dr Sophie Scamps, Federal Member for Mackellar, has succeeded in her campaign to trigger legislation designed to protect Australia’s water resources from damage sustained through gas fracking.  Gas fracking is a technique used to draw oil and gas from shale rock. This process involves drilling high-pressure holes into the earth’s...

In Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the ratio of staff to children is becoming harder to maintain. Especially since burnout in this field as at an all time high. As it stands, more ECEC qualified educators are in high demand to fill staff gaps as more qualified educators exit...

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...

The issue of social media access for children is one that every parent can relate to and as a father of three young kids, I am particularly concerned about it. We need stronger laws and a better approach to protect our children from the potential harms that social media can...

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...