Xiaoqing Li has a passion for gymnastics – and karaoke! Xiaoqing Li has been coaching girls to be elite gymnasts and helping them to follow their Olympic dreams at Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club for about 14 years. The Dee Why resident...

AOTY nominee Jennifer Matthews is striving to protect coral It all started with a scuba diving trip to Thailand in 2009, when Jennifer Matthews saw the ‘fluorescent pink, bright yellow and neon blue’ coral for the first time. Mesmerised by the...

Just days after returning from a European tour, Editor in Chief Michelle Giglio sat down with The Rions to chat about their new album and incredible rise since forming in high school. Noah Blockley is moshing it in the pit at...

Volunteer Adrian Hill has been recognised for his work with the North Narrabeen Surf Lifesaving Club with a special award Adrian Hill didn’t start out in surf lifesaving – in fact, it was initially competitive swimming that drew him to the...

At just 18, Davidson’s Amelia Wilson has become the first Australian woman to master the ‘foil tack’ manoeuvre Windsurfer Amelia Wilson is ending the year with a few achievements under her belt. Not only has the 18-year-old recently completed her HSC...

Ari van Hamburgs’ recycled golf ball business has caught the attention of some big names When I sat down to talk with 11 year old Ari van Hamburg about his recycled golf ball business, one thing became incredibly clear – Ari...

When Fran packs a case for kids in out-of-home care, she delivers a boost of self-worth Teary-eyed and emotional is the way Fran Signorelli describes feeling on being named the Westfield Chatswood Local Hero. “I was so overwhelmed,” Fran says. “(Just...

State Iron Man reveals his true secret to success To catch hold of Jackson Borg, NSW State Iron Man Champion and 2026 competitor, one has to fit around both his work and rigorous training schedule, which leave him only ‘two to...

Evan is creating a humane world for our animals Evan Quartermain, 38, wanted to be a nature photographer but instead came out from behind the camera and immersed himself in the action of caring for our wildlife. He’s currently the director...

Clown doctors have patients in stitches Clown Doctors Australia (formerly The Humour Foundation) has been bringing joy to Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) patients for 20 years and recently celebrated over morning tea with supporter The Humpty Dumpty Foundation and hospital...