Ingleside’s answer to Pinocchio’s Geppetto brings joy to children all over Australia by giving old toys a new life What do a marine engineer, an opera singer and a farmer have in common? They like to bring toys back to life...

Op for Change | Manly Op for Change is a registered charity and independent Op Shop located on the Northern Beaches and they are on a mission to share the thrill of pre-loved with the world. Op for Change is looking for...

Mona Vale hospital | Mona Vale   Mona Vale hospital is seeking volunteers to help with companionship, social activities, assisting with meals, jolly trolly and mobile tuck shop, hairdressing, sewing, memory making and general ward/unit support. Volunteers must be over 18 years old,...

Marine Rescue volunteer Jimmy Arteaga is Northern Beaches citizen of the year Commitment, determination, and the desire to help others drives Jimmy Arteaga, unit commander for Marine Rescue NSW Broken Bay (MR). Now he’s been recognised for his volunteer work with...

Proveda | Frenchs Forest Proveda, formerly CCNB, needs volunteers to support community members who are at home in palliative care; isolated due to family circumstances; and who have challenges with their mental or physical health and their careers. Volunteers can help by...

Computer Pals | Narrabeen   Computer Pals for Seniors has been taking the mystery out of technology for over 20 years for the local senior community. The organisation is in desperate need of a secretary. Would you like to help? The role of the...

Lucky Year 6 students from St Pius X College in Chatswood got an unexpected surprise when they were in Canberra last week and were invited to meet not one – but two prime ministers. The 100-odd boys were in Canberra for...

The North Steyne and Yamba surf clubs are the oldest in their areas, plus they share a history with surfer Tommy Walker Trivia buffs may like to note that the North Steyne and Yamba Surf Lifesaving Clubs have the same colours,...

Kylea Tink, Independent Federal Member for North Sydney, joined fellow community independents Zali Steggall MP, Allegra Spender MP, and their communities in celebrating diversity and inclusion at the 2024 Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 2 March. The ‘Independents for Inclusion’ float...

Saskia becomes a hero after dramatic beach rescue Not all heroes wear capes. Mona Vale’s Saskia Rundle Trowbridge is often seen on the beach in her Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) patrol gear. The 16-year-old became a national hero after assisting...