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Monday, 23rd June
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Sydney-based artist Janet Laurence has been announced as the Professional Artist Prize winner of the 2025 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize, for her chromogenic print artwork, Moss Water Ice Temperature Rising, winning $35,000 in Australia’s highest-value professional artist prize for...
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The Green Schools Collective uniting students with a common goal The Green Schools Collective, (GSC) now in its fifth year, involves students from nine Mosman schools, coming together to collaborate on environmental issues and sustainability. Local public, Catholic, and private schools meet...
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Falling enrolments threatens school’s future Kambora Public School in Davidson could be put into recess from 2026 due to a dramatic decline in enrolments. Its 41 students would be forced to move to other neighbouring schools. More than 100 past, present and...
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The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn fundraising weekend has raised over $1.6 million to support the Humpty Dumpty Foundation’s delivery of essential medical equipment and healthcare initiatives to more than 500 hospitals and health services across Australia. Fundraising began on Friday, 23...
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The Ride for Country Kids 2025 from 15 to 17 May marked the biggest Ride ever with 100 riders in Royal Far West’s (RFW) 100th year, reconnecting with Royal Far West’s past and ensuring a stronger future for country kids. Covering...
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Celebrity chefs Matt Moran and Courtney Roulston, and NRL legend Nathan Hindmarsh, are calling on the public to help them find the best club meal in NSW. Voting has now opened for the 2025 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards,...
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Three decades of volunteering has led to a happy, healthy life for Sandra Byak Anyone who’s done a Saturday afternoon visit to the Chatswood Vinnies shop would recognise the friendly face of Sandra Byak. At 83, Sandra has been volunteering at...
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An anime-inspired mural created by students from Chatswood High School in collaboration with local artist Debbies Grahl is sparking conversations on consent and respect. The mural forms part of the Willoughby City Council’s Youth Action Plan priorities. Mayor Tanya Taylor welcomed...
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There was a phenomenal turnout for the South Curl Curl Ocean Swim on 13 April, with more than 240 swimmers participating. The course takes swimmers from the surf at South Curl Curl, south along the headland, and then into Freshwater Beach....
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According to organisers, the 2025 Balmoral Swim, held over the weekend, was a massive success, raising over $200,000. Held on 6 April, hundreds showed up at Balmoral Beach to swim and spectate. The event was created to raise funds for the...