School Carnival by Christian Schools on 23 May 2026
Pacific Hills Christian School and New Hope Christian School are throwing a joint school carnival on Saturday, 23 May, and if you’ve got kids, frankly, there’s not much reason to stay home. Doors open at noon. Gates close at 5 pm. In between: rides, food stalls, games, live performances, market stalls, a silent auction, and the kind of […]
Native Orchid Expert Jim Cootes Speaks in Cherrybrook
Most people walk straight past native orchids. They’re small, easy to miss, and don’t announce themselves. Jim Cootes has spent years finding them anyway. He’s speaking at the Parramatta Hills Group of the Australian Plants Society on Saturday, 23 May — 2pm, Gumnut Hall, Gumnut Place, Cherrybrook — on native orchids of the Macarthur LGA. […]
Hornsby’s Quiet Heroes Step Into the Spotlight
I recently attended the Hornsby Community Heroes awards sponsored by Mars Wrigley, and was proud to be part of the judging panel. It was a chance to recognise the volunteers who quietly make a real difference across our community. These awards shine a light on people who rarely seek attention. They are putting out the cones before […]