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...

Mackellar MP office | Narrabeen   October is NSW Small Business Month, and Federal Member for Mackellar Dr Sophie Scamps will be presenting a free workshop on accessing and applying for grants to support your business. This practical workshop will be held on...

MWP Care | Narrabeen   Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Care (MWP Care) is looking for volunteers who are helpful, empathetic, reliable, respectful and fun to assist clients with their shopping. Two shopping services are offered: an escorted service that involves collecting the client...

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...

From Thomson to Tink, the North Sydney electorate has a colourful past The clock is ticking for one of Australia’s oldest federal electoral divisions. North Sydney may be abolished before the next federal election which must occur on or before 27...

Ian Dance, 84 years young, from Waverton, is taking on an epic 34-kilometre hike on Sunday, 13 October, to raise funds for The Fred Hollows Foundation, an international development organisation whose aim is to ensure everyone has access to high-quality,...

Clothing company bassike is hosting the sixth annual luncheon in support of the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter (NBWS) on Thursday 24 October at Manly Pavilion from 12pm to 4pm. Local Ironman Kendrick Louis will emcee this year’s event, with all proceeds...

Northern Beaches Community Legal Centre | Dee Why A community legal centre is looking for a volunteer clerk or receptionist to assist the Volunteer Duty Lawyers on a periodic roster. The tasks include performing the reception role, handing out and collecting completed...