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Retirement village living is marketed as a lifestyle choice meeting the needs for over 55s. However, it is an expensive choice by comparative standards of normal home ownership. Martha sold her home to enable her to enter into a retirement village contract, only to find that when she needed to...

Lindfield Uniting Church are tackling domestic violence and homelessness in a community initiative.  For the next Lindara Market on Saturday November 30th, volunteers are sorting and pricing donated goods and treasures to sell. Proceeds from the market will go towards financing a part-time social worker based in Waitara to provide...

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New Walking Tours Announced for 2024 The Hornsby Shire Historical Society invites residents and history enthusiasts to experience history blended storytelling with historian and author Tim Sowden (author of Zig Zag Away).  Opening in November and December, three new community walks tracing the route from Thornleigh Station towards Zig Zag Creek...

Real blokes don’t talk about their feelings, apparently.  Men and women are different –they socialise in different ways, they express themselves in different ways, and they are hard-wired to view the world differently.  Research from Deborah Tannen PhD in her book “You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation”...

Courtenay Peters, a teacher at St Lucy’s Special Education Wahroonga, was awarded the 2024 Commonwealth Bank Teachers Award. She was selected from over 500 nominees and was one of 22 inspiring educators recognised at this year’s ceremony.  The Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award honours teachers who display leadership in their field,...

Annually, Westfield recognises and awards individuals across Australia and New Zealand who impact their local communities in positive, lasting ways.  Westfield have announced the winners of the Westfield Local Heroes program.  Across 42 Westfield locations, a hero is celebrated and given a $20,000 grant for the organisation they represent, and...

The coaching industry is on the rise. From life coaching to relationship coaching, sales coaching, health coaching, business coaching. In full swing across the United States, the coaching industry is still in its infancy in Australia, though gaining traction at a rapid rate.  Karim Boktor is one Australian coach. Based...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.  Lung Cancer is the most common cause of cancer death, making it Australia’s biggest cancer killer. In 2023, there were nearly 15,000 new cases of the disease diagnosed, and almost 8,700 deaths. For the year, this averaged to around 23 deaths a day. Most...

Vulnerability plays a crucial role in forming genuine connections, particularly in the dating world. In an era where authenticity often competes with curated images and personas, embracing vulnerability can seem daunting. However, it is a skill that can be learned and harnessed to transform interactions and relationships. As a coach,...