Friday, 15th May
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Community members are now able to book their spot for the Streetwork Supporters Breakfast which will be held on Saturday 20 June. It’s an opportunity for people to support the charity which works to help at-risk youth turn their lives...
Thursday, 14th May
In recognition of the contributions of carers across the state, applications are open for the National Carers Week Grants program. Not-for-profit organisations and local councils can apply for a share of $220,000 in grant funding to support initiatives with a focus...
Our community
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Local community groups across Pittwater are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Community Building Partnership Program, with expressions of interest now open. Member for Pittwater, Jacqui Scruby, said: “This is one of the most important funding rounds of the...
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Barbara hits the right notes playing piano for seniors groups Barbara Smith was semi-retired when she noticed an advertisement calling for a volunteer to play the piano for a group of singers at the Manly Club for Seniors. Barbara, who had...
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North Sydney job opportunities were hard to find after The Depression By the mid-1930s, Sydney was starting to emerge from the worst of the Great Depression, but unemployment remained high. North Sydney Council’s archives give us an insight into everyday life...
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Jordy’s touch footy life Touch footy fanatic Jordan (Jordy) Bird is modest when talking about being awarded Willoughby Council’s Citizen of the Year 2026 for her work with Northern Suburbs Touch Association (Bears). “It’s a bit like imposter syndrome,” Jordy tells...
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Manly author Andrew Daddo is back with the adventures of Bitza Andrew Daddo will give anything a go – he’s worked in television on travel shows and appeared on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Australia in 2015. He’s...
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Resident MAFS relationship expert John Aiken dishes out some hard to hear advice on 9’s hit show Willoughby resident John Aiken has a hard time going anywhere without being asked for updates on the couples in Nine’s reality TV show Married...
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No sedentary life for these thrill-seeking seniors Residents at Bayview Gardens retirement village (run by AVEO) are proving that age is no barrier to adventure with the help of Melinda Akehurst, community manager. Melinda has been at Bayview Gardens for seven...
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Beach signs of a different kind Colin Murphy, who has been deaf from birth, grew up not knowing sign language. “I went to a mainstream school and I didn’t know any better,” he says. “I naturally developed strong lip reading skills.” “As...
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These natural wonders were a drawcard for visitors early last century Waterfalls are probably not something that you associate with the appeal of the Northern Beaches, but this was not the case early last century. As the tramline reached Narrabeen and...
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Nixon West is proud to be on patrol Dee Why Surf Lifesaver Nixon West is only 14, but already sees his volunteer role as his way of ‘giving back’ to those who have helped him during his years at the club....