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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Fairlight environmental campaigner Keelah Lam on her sustainable life Keelah Lam is an 80-year-old environmental campaigner on a mission. She has solar panels, keeps chooks, grows her own veggies, has a water tank and dry composting toilets. She doesn’t have a...

Gary Searles has been honoured for his dedication to community sport “The smile on the kids’ faces is three-quarters of the reason why I stay involved with the game,” Gary Searles says. For the last three years, the Bilgola Plateau local...

Elisabeth is creating brighter beginnings for the next generation Neutral Bay’s Elisabeth Murphy always loved paediatrics and the professor has been recognised for her work, making the King’s Birthday Honours List for her efforts in child and family health. Elisabeth spent over...