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Film director Nays Baghai has taken his art to the depths of the ocean – and now one of his astounding films will premiere at the Orpheum this month Cave diver and North Shore film director Nays Baghai has been to...

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Tackling social isolation for people with disability Going out to see bands, clubbing or seeing friends is part of everyday life for many people. However, this can be hard for people with learning disabilities because their support workers finish at 10pm...

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Mosman’s Helen Sherman returns to the Opera House stage Growing up on a farm in Bathurst, Mosman mezzo-soprano Helen Sherman thought she’d be a secretary. Although she grew up around the piano accordion at home and was involved in the local...

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New album from INXS founding member Andrew Farriss Andrew Farriss, 65, of iconic Aussie rock band INXS, lived in Belrose in the 1970s. He enrolled in the new Davidson High, but rocked up to Killarney Heights High because ‘Davo’s’ opening was...

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RFS Commissioner retires After 45 years of quenching fires with the Rural Fire Service (RFS), Commissioner Rob Rogers is hanging up the hose at the end of this summer’s fire season. His interest in the RFS was ignited when he was 15...

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Simon hits the inclusivity bullseye in Chatswood Simon O’Connor is using archery to help children and adults with disability become empowered and learn concentration. The Chatswood resident teaches archery to 200 students across Sydney each week, including 60 pupils at Chatswood High,...

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As James Milson celebrates its 50th anniversary, Michael O’Dea reflects on his instrumental role in establishing the retirement village Michael O’Dea `was a pivotal figure in the founding of James Milson Village back in 1974, and today is still making his...

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After 16 years in local government, Michael Regan has attended his last-ever council meeting. Michelle Giglio chats with the Wakehurst MP When Michael Regan made his inaugural speech to State Parliament some 16 months ago, he said he ‘genuinely wanted to...

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Mona Vale’s Ashleigh Rubenach brings Hollywood glamour home in Sunset Boulevard From a young age, Ashleigh had aspirations for the stage and now her musical career is taking off. The performer is set to appear in Sunset Boulevard at the Sydney...

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Local wheelchair basketball hits the national stage Head down to the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Dee Why on a Wednesday night, and you’re sure to find a fast and fun game of wheelchair basketball in action. It’s home to...