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...

With housing availability becoming a political issue, it’s interesting to review the last time the shortage of shelter reached critical levels. The 1940s and 1950s were desperate times for many. World War Two absorbed materials and labour so housing construction tapered...

Mary’s House and The Daisy Centre help those impacted by domestic violence Mary’s House opened in 2016 on the North Shore and provides emergency accommodation for women escaping domestic and family abuse (DFA). The refuge accommodates four women and their children per...

Matthew Brownlie has dedicated his life to the world-wide movement Matthew Brownlie was humbled and surprised to receive the Mosman Citizen of the Year award during the Australia Day citizenship ceremony in January. The honour acknowledges his time spent volunteering with the...