Barrenjoey Lighthouse volunteer Rohan Walter found passion in retirement He flew to numerous countries during his 37 years as a captain with Qantas, but Newport’s Rohan Walter believes the best place is Pittwater. “I travelled the world for a living and...

Tristan married a stranger on national TV and it changed his life When Manly’s Tristan Black decided to go on the reality show Married at First Sight (MAFS) there was no hesitation. His last long-term relationship had left him lacking confidence,...

May Gibbs is one of Australia’s most renowned illustrators, artists and children’s authors. Her iconic stories have captured the imaginations of Australians for over a century. May, who lived from 1877 to 1969, drew inspiration for her bush fantasy world...

Award-winning visual artist Kim Carpenter brings literature, dreams and fantasy to life With hundreds of creations to his credit, Milsons Point artist Kim Carpenter has set his imagination loose, channeling his storytelling talent through books, paintings, stage performances, ballet and puppetry. Kim...

The Whitlams’ frontman Tim Freedman grew up running through the bush in Collaroy. He tells Editor in Chief Michelle Giglio about his musical journey and new album with his Black Stump band. “A letter to you on a cassette, ‘cause we...

Faiths unite to house the needy Rob Stokes retired as Pittwater MP in March 2023 and by July had joined Faith Housing Alliance (FHA) as chair. Rob, who has a PhD in Environment and Planning Law, served as Australia’s first-ever minister for...

There are 117 finalists from 1,616 entries for the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize, Australia’s highest-value art prize for women. The works are on display at Ravenswood School for Girls and the winner will be announced in May. This year, the judges...

Parade’s new leading man Aaron Robuck reflects on his theatrical beginnings in Chatswood Starring in the upcoming Sydney run of the musical Parade is actor Aaron Robuck. Not only did he perform in his earlier years with the former Chatswood Musical...

When we spoke to Sheila Vijeyarasa and Tyson Salijevic 12 months ago, they were heartbroken after many failed IVF attempts. Now a miracle awaits, finds Michelle Giglio. As I walk into Sheila and Tyson’s apartment in Queenscliff, it looks like the...

An epic fantasy set in Manly will enthrall readers of any age Ingrid J Adams’ fantasy book Descended steeps readers into Manly back in the 1990s. It’s the first book in a series of four, an epic love story that spans...