Family pitches in to help Gav

Family pitches in to help Gav

A Torres Strait Islander by descent, Gavin Calyun-Smith was fostered when he was only 16-months-old after he was found to be severely malnourished and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Mr Calyun-Smith was then offered up for adoption to his adopted parents Rose and...
Four-year-old’s amazing fire fund

Four-year-old’s amazing fire fund

One little boy is taking raising money for the fire fighters and those affected by this summer’s savage bushfires into his own tiny hands. Four-year-old Jett Anderson decided that this year instead of receiving toys and presents for his birthday, he wanted his friends...
Rubbish collectors find stolen belongings

Rubbish collectors find stolen belongings

Recent clean up efforts by a group of volunteers has helped reunite a Roleystone resident with some of her stolen belongings.  Wednesday Warriors volunteers meet on the second and fourth Wednesday every month at first light to rid the verges and bushland in...
Decade in review

Decade in review

As we tick over to a new year, we thought we would take the time to look back at the decade that was. The last ten years has been jam-packed with plenty of change in our local, state and federal governments and there has been an abundance of highs and lows in our...
Young musicians hope to ‘make it’ in the industry

Young musicians hope to ‘make it’ in the industry

Three great mates are hoping the community can reach into their pockets and donate to help them bring their musical dreams to reality.  Fourteen-year-olds Hazel Clay, Xavier Gray and Samuel Maddams make up Furnace, an indie rock band hoping to launch their talents on...