Sport for life
The Federal Government has found a new way to keep kids active. John Seroukas reports. It's no secret that Australian children are getting fatter. So much so that approximately 25 per cent of young Australians are overweight. In NSW alone, the figure is a staggering...
Making the most of wasted years
A group of Sydney friends are putting their embarrassing memories to good use in a new web series. Christian Berechree reports. Every group of friends likes to sit back and reminisce about their times together. More often than not they'll spend a bit of time laughing...
What’s on? 19-21 June
What's on in your area this weekend? Chatswood Organic Food Market Where: Chatswood Public School, Cnr Pacific Hwy and Centennial Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2057, Sydney When: Saturday 20 June 2015 8:00am – 1:00pm Cost: Free Contact: organicfoodmarkets.com.au The Chatswood...
Is Ku-ring-gai Council “Fit for the Future”?
Ku-ring-gai Mayor Jennifer Anderson shares her thoughts on Council amalgamation. The state government’s Fit for the Future reforms are arguably the biggest shake-up of NSW local government since 1993, when councils were corporatised by the Local Government Act. Fit...
Stalker to New Yorker
With a name like Stalker: The Musical, Alex Giles knew his show was always going to put some people on edge. He hopes it will still find plenty of fans, though, as it heads to the home of theatre as the only Australian act selected for the 2015 New York Fringe...
North Shore resident promotes cancer awareness
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea came to Killara last month. John Seroukas reports. Sydney residents braved torrential rain to attend Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Killara Uniting Church this May. Hosted by North Shore resident Susan Mitchell, the event raised...
Climate report says Australia is at risk
A new report from the Climate Council Institute has outlined the dangers of growing global temperatures and the risks Australia faces. Hope William-Smith reports. If you have been wondering what is behind Sydney’s unusual weather, a recent report from the Climate...
“Click Frenzy” set to break online sales records
Mobile shopping sales event Click Frenzy Mayhem begins tomorrow evening. Despite slowing online retail growth it is expected to be their largest event ever. Alex Dalland reports. The launch of new online sale Click Frenzy Mayhem is expected to break records in...
So you can’t retire until you’re 70…
As most of us have heard by now, the Australian population is ageing. In 25 years we will have 6.2 million Australians aged 65 and over, and there will only be 2.5 people of traditional working age (15-64) to support every person over 65. Written by Dr Miri Forbes...
Local members deliver inaugural speeches
Two members of Parliament from very different parts of Sydney delivered their inaugural speeches this week. Member for Newtown Jenny Leong and Member for Ku-ring-gai Alister Henskens both took the floor to outline their goals and commitments to their respective...
Sex and the city: Inner Sydney a cheating hotspot
The Sydney CBD is the city’s most popular area to have an affair, according to website Ashley Madison. Alex Dalland reports. Sydney City topped the recently released list of ‘Cheating Hotspots’, as the location of over 10% of the website’s clients. In the North...
Remembering ANZAC Day
Anzac Day is always a day of commemoration, but this year the Centenary of Anzac allows the electorate of Bradfield to mark this vital anniversary in even more meaningful ways. Our local area has a long and proud connection to the Anzac story. Research by the...
