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Scouts NSW/ACT Youth Development Award

The Scouts NSW/ACT Youth Development Award recognises young people who assist in the development of others. They provide inspiration, role modelling, teaching, mentoring and confidence. Nominations close in 2 weeks and we don’t want you to miss out! 

The European Outdoor Film Tour Has Arrived!

Adventure is waiting.

Starting this October, E.O.F.T. is screening around the world with the most inspiring and thrilling adventure films of the year. 

Grants Funding Open to Local Groups

Community organisations looking to build new or upgrade current facilities are encouraged to apply for funding from the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. 

Plants with Bite!

Plants with Bite! is a freaky, creepy & leafy horticulture display at The Calyx in the Royal Botanic Garden. 

Middle-aged Mum Makes Sydney Fringe Comedy Debut

She may be too old to be described as “fresh” or “new blood”, but up-and-coming 44-year-old Canberra comedian Chris Ryan is topping off a huge year of comedy with her first solo show at the Sydney Fringe Festival Comedy, Grey Matter. 

Local Schools Prepare for Remembrance Day with Mail-out

Liberal Senator for Western Sydney, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, is pleased to announce that schools will soon be receiving their annual educational kits in preparation for Remembrance Day, this year marking the centenary of the First World War Armistice. 

Christian Women Leaders United in Historic Visit to Canberra Advocating for Global Concerns

Women leaders from across the denominations of Australia’s churches and Christian organisations have come together for an historic visit to Canberra. In addition to advocating for policies of justice and care for the world’s poor, the cohort will meet with Senior Ministers and Members of Parliament from both political parties, including some women MPs, to thank them for their public service and to encourage them to lead Australia in continuing its commitment to creating a just world. 

NDIS Calculator Counts the Cost of Disability Support

With more than 460,000 people expected to receive a disability support package from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by 2020, the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) has developed an online calculator to help people understand the costs of support services that someone may be eligible for under the NDIS. 

Lee Kernaghan Announces Final 2018 Dates on his Massive 25th Anniversary Boys from the Bush Tour

With a string of dates in November and December, Lee brings to a close an incredible almost two-years celebrating his seminal outback club album. 

Adorable Monkey Finds the Cutest Way to Get a Head in Life

An adorable Common Marmoset named 'Miguel' from Symbio Wildlife Park has discovered that the best way to get ahead in life is by getting on a head. 

40km/h Around Stopped Emergency Vehicles

From 1 September 2018, a new road rule will commence to improve the safety of emergency workers when they are stopped on the road. 

Symbio's Red Panda Cubs are Growing Up

Watching these Red Panda cubs grow up is simply magical, so staff at Symbio Wildlife Park have sorted through hours of footage taken of their adorable cubs to create the most magical montage of them growing up that you are ever likely to see.