NBS

Underwater cinematographer Dean Cropp sailed to where few dare to go for his latest film, Goddess Not many people can say they’ve taken turns blowing bubbles with a humpback whale 250 times their size, but Dean Cropp, also known as the...

NBS

Sheila Vijeyarasa showed viewers of Channel 9’s Big Miracles that she would stop at nothing to become a mother. With son Phoenix now one, Sheila has published a book about how taking brave little steps in life can help you...

PW

Former pro-surfer Cooper Chapman helps young people turn their worries about the environment into positive action Cooper Chapman was touring the world as a professional surfer in 2018, when news of a tragedy hit home. His younger sister, then in Year...

PW

Narrabeen Lake was a hive of activity over the weekend, as local teen Fletcher Crowley and athlete Jody Mielke completed the Get Silly for 24 hours Challenge, raising more than $23,000 for the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation. Fletcher, who was...

NBS

The Manly Warringah Choir celebrates 50 years of performing classical choral music Whether entertaining kookaburras at a picnic in Manly Dam, collaborating with a choir of Japanese doctors, or performing with international choirs at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Manly Warringah Choir...

NS

Head High is helping to give adults with disability confidence in the workforce If you were in Mosman last month, you may have been aware of a unique event happening in the area. Tucked neatly in the Allan Border Oval Pavilion,...

PW

Gaby Dias’ wins gold in Girl of the Year in London Gabriella (Gaby) Dias and mum Wendy are exhausted but exhilarated. It’s only a few hours since they touched down in Sydney after a whirlwind trip to London, where Gaby was...

NS

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...