Dear Everyone As I take pause to reflect on 2025 I certainly recognise it this year has been an interesting one for many reasons that are impossible to name. While it has presented joys and opportunities in relating to connecting with past family members and work success .It has also presented challenges in relation to job losses, health and financial pressure as well as increased sadness in relation to the loss of loved ones and friends as shown by the recent events of the Bondi Beach Shooting.

🧡 🧡 Tonight, the Penrith Council Chambers shine bright in orange as a powerful symbol of our community’s commitment to ending gender-based violence. The Zonta Club of Nepean Valley is proud to stand alongside Penrith City Council in marking the… Read on blog or Reader zontanepeanvalley Read on blog or Reader Penrith Goes Orange for the 16 Days of Activism…

I was admitted to hospital on 26th September 2025 for a Brain Biopsy and MRI as a result of a MRI scan in August 2025 that identified increased inflammation on the brain. Symptoms that had increased over time following my intial diagnosed condition of Eplipesy in 2022 with the symptoms that involved random localised seizures every year. However the specified medical condition was unknown, despite further medical admissions and many tests since February 2024.

As we are now in the Christtmas and Party season some great advice from Adele Haussmann from her Smle. Ladies just following her advice I am confident you will be the radiant queens.at.Christmas. This is certainly my goal despite.of some little challenges I might face leading up to it. Best wishes Narelle Stoll Stay Energised Through the Silly Season…

Another great article from Ritchie Cunningham on cultivating Leaders not Followers If you need help in this area. As well as contacting Ritchie Cunningham please feel free to refer to the free resources on my Blog site that you can download. Blessings Narelle Stoll Community Leadership Network Leadership isn’t solely about holding a title; it’s about inspiring and empowering others.

Hi all. During the time of growing up and living in Culcairn (a small rural country town in Southern NSW Australia) in the 1970s and 1980s . I really appreciated the way we all paused and made time for each other. Particularly in relation to pausing and listening rather than insisting that our voice was the only one to be heard.

Dear Friends From listening to today's sermon from Emu Plains Anglican Church based on 1 John 5 13 Confidence in the Lord Jesus . I am mindful of the personal struggles I have faced and others no doubt are facing as I type this email and the challenge the physical and psychological trials have brought in terms of challenging where I sit in my faith.

Hi Everyone Today's sermon from Emu Plains Anglican Church was centered around the remaining Ten Commandments with a focus of Loving Our Neighbour for the simple reason of Christ loving us through his death on the cross for our sins that we are saved from spiritual death. I have also included the wonderful message shared by Reverend Rev. Jon Owen of the…

In July 2025 the Australian Scandinavian Film Festival will open with the film Number 24 in honour of Gunnar "Kjakan" Sonsteby a young man recognised by the King of Norway for his extraordinary acts of bravery in WW2 to help his country gain its freedom from Nazi forced occupation from 1940 to 1945 when they surrended. In 2007 a statue was erected in Solli Plass Oslo 2007 by King Harald V on Constitution Day, in recognition of his achievements.

To my Dear Family and Friends This week I will sharing my reflections from two wonderful sermons, Set Free To Serve from Emu Plains Anglican Church and Wayside Chapel From listening, reading and reflecting on both these churches messages this week it is timely reminder to me that despite any personal challenges I may have, there is always someone far worse off than me in need of prayers comfort and support.

Powerful message on Hope from Rev Jon Owen Wayside Chapel. Particularly when we are all feeling down or have lost direction Narelle Stoll Community Leadership Network Dear Inner Circle, ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

A wonderful post from Janine Shepherd, one of if not the most inspiring woman I have met. A post that reflects the importance of us all connecting with each other and our community to develop our resilience. Particularly during difficult times of change, uncertainity and conflict. Or where you have experienced sadness and grief, though either a loss of a loved one, or your own health and wellbeing as a result of s serious injury or illness.

Hi Everyone Palm Sunday is the commencement.of the Christian Holy Week which marks Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem. People thought he was there to be the King to save everyone in Jerusalem. The day was marked by crowds cheering and the throwing of palms. The four gospels describe this event . From my readings and watching the videos, I consider the importance to all of us in this event is:

Hi Everyone On our journey towards the Cross this Easter, the focus is on Jesus on trial. The sermon reminding us that as a result of his trial and death on the Cross, he is the one that judges us as we stand before him. I am sharing with you.all the.following; 1 . Sermon from Emu Plains Anglican Church. 2. Music from Valery Barinov The Trumpet Call.

As Culcairn's home town girl Iilysh Retallick prepares for the final of 2025 Australian Idol, the small country town of Culcairn in, southern NSW has temporarily renamed itself as ‘Cold Can’ in honour of 17 year old singer Iilysh Retallick who this weekend will compete for the Australian Idol grand final this Sunday night. As a past resident of the small country town who grew up there in the 1970s and 1980s.

Dear Friends and Colleagues During this time of Lent the focus for me is now on Jesus's Sacrifice On The Cross For me this not only a time to me grateful for what he has done in terms of the Sacrifice he made in terms of saving us from sin and the possible permanent disconnect from.God and heaven if I chose not to believe of accept him as my Lord and Saviour.

I continue my post inspiration by posting a wonderful picture of my late pony Trixie amd myself as part of the wining team from Culcairn Pony Club taking out the team of 4 riders over hurdles at the 1982 Zone 20 Gymkhana at Culcairn. We were 4 girls from the country beating 9 clubs across the Zone. I the rider on the bay pony Galloway14.2 hands high next to the 14.2 grey mare.

Click here for free resources and information on how you can contribute to making your community and life the best there is. Kind regards Narelle Stoll Founder Community Leadership Network Dear Inner Circle, ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

A beautiful talented lady has now left us. Thank you Roberta Flack for gifting us with your wonderful.voice. Particularly for when we all are at times enduring our own journey of grief and loss. Narelle Stoll Founder Community Leadership Work

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.Today I attended a wonderful online Webinar organised by Cancer Support Osara Health . The Webinar topic was: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection and Life-Saving Strategies. What i learnt from attending this session were the following key points. Ovarian cancer is often called the "silent killer" because its symptoms can be subtle and easily overlooked, leading to late-stage diagnoses.

A wonderful article from Janine Shepherd. Particularly during this time of uncertainty and change. Hold fast my friends as I am confident if you keep the faith, you will bloom into beautiful butterflies. 🦋 Blessings to you all. Narelle Stoll Community Leadership Network. No images? Click here Dear Friend, Have you ever heard the word liminality? It’s a term from anthropology that describes the space between what was and what will be.

Looking for a wonderful product to ease those aches and pains after a day of hard work, bring comfort to you and your family. Or boost you and your family health and wellbeing? Well Rebekah Lubke may just have the solution you are looking for. Rebekah who with her husband Tim Lubke (4th Generation Farmer) run their farm at Springview, Henty (located in the Southern Riverina area in NSW).

Imbecile I first heard this song in the 1990s. I found this song after surviving an awful 12 months of being bullied by someone while I was serving as a volunteer at that organisation under that person who held a key leadership position I was responsible for reporting to. The person simply did not like me, felt threatened with what I did and wanted the power and control.

Hi everyone firstly I would like to say how terribly sorry to hear of these recent tragedies. Particularly the most recent one at Caldor not far from my home. Where I live I am not far from Gum trees and after purchasing my home in 2008 in Glenmore Park.NSW was subjected to a number of near misses including damage to light fixtures in the home that almost resulted in a friend being electrocuted who was staying with us at the time.