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Turning the tide for the less fortunate with the ‘Million Baht Swim’
New Zealander Grant ‘Axe’ Rawlinson will be swimming around the coast of Phuket over ten days to raise funds for the Good Shepherd School.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Nov 3, 20235 min read
For the sake of mental health, please lower your voice and be kinder!
World Let’s Stop Shouting Day on November 5 was established by British therapeutic counsellor Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 30, 20235 min read
Shining a light on health this Diwali
October 20 is Diwali! Find out ways to celebrate the festival of lights in a way that is healthy and sustainable!
Yann Tyng Kooi
Oct 23, 20236 min read
World Diabetes Day – Raising Awareness and Supporting a Truly Worthy Cause
Diabetes is a condition that currently affects over half a billion people worldwide. Support World Diabetes Day.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 19, 20234 min read
Looking through the lens at a master craftsman
Andy Cheung, award winning sports photographer of Arck Photography gave up a successful career in the corporate world to pursue his dream.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 13, 20238 min read
headspace Port Macquarie celebrates National headspace Day
A super success, headspace Port Macquarie celebrated National headspace Day in style.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Ditching impossible expectations this headspace day
Rubbishing Unreal Expectations on headspace Day. National headspace Day will be celebrated on the 4th October in Port Macquarie
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Turmeric to boost women's health and wellbeing
Alison Carroll widely known as The Turmeric Lady brings insights into the power of the humble turmeric and how it can be beneficial to women
Yann Tyng Kooi
Sep 28, 20235 min read
Forensic Healing - an advanced energy healing technique by Shona Russell
Forensic healing is globally recognised for transforming peoples lives. Shona Russell is an intuitive energy healer using this Modality.
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Sep 27, 20234 min read
A New Aircraft for Hastings District Flying Club
A New Aircraft for Hastings District Flying Club. A new Sling 2 has been ordered from South Africa. See it on Open Day 22 Oct!
Yann Tyng Kooi
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Here Come The Girls! Superheroes from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was a knock-out success, producing superheroes
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Sep 4, 20237 min read
Ride4Dyslexia is cycling for charity to raise awareness of Dyslexia
Ed Godschalk and Greg Linsdell are supporting Ride4Dyslexia to cycle for charity via the Blue Mountains to raise awareness of Dyslexia.
Yann Tyng Kooi
Sep 4, 20233 min read
Raising awareness of Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Raising awareness during National Alzheimer’s Day on 21st September with Alzheimer's Disease International ‘Never too early, never too late’
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Sep 4, 20235 min read
Making Sure We Are ALL Being Heard
International Week of the Deaf. Positive strides being made to ensure more inclusivity for the hearing impaired community. Sign Language Day
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Sep 3, 20235 min read
Wonder Women break Guinness World Record at the City2Surf
City2Surf world's largest fun race raises money to 400 charities. Amongst them 281 "Wonder Women" supported Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Aug 13, 20234 min read
The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023®
The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration® at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 with flying enthusiasts from the Hastings District Flying Club
Yann Tyng Kooi
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Nominations open for Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards
Nominate your local sportsman or woman and volunteers for the 2023 Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards with $10,000 in prizes
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Aug 8, 20234 min read
Bullying In The Crosshairs – Raising Awareness and Taking Action
Bullying In The Crosshairs – Raising Awareness and Taking Action, “Bullies are always to be found where there are cowards.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Aug 2, 20235 min read
In A Class Of Her Own, Louise Landgraf Makes Golfing History
Golfing prodigy Louise Landgraf sets new record as the youngest ever winner on the women’s professional golf tour Terre Blanche Ladies Open
Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Jul 24, 20235 min read
Beyond Greatness
Travel Writer Susie Boswell explores accommodation options for the Women's Fifa World Cup. Book these accommodations early.
Veronica Lind
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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