News - Scouts NSW

Celebrating 50 years of Korimul Gang Show

Korimul Gang Show is celebrating 50 years of treading the boards with a special season paying tribute to its greatest hits.

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Wed 10 Sep 2025

Making waves in Sydney Harbour clean up

Sydney North Region’s Earth Tribe Project Patrol is making great progress in their mission to build a water surface cleaning robot.

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Mon 08 Sep 2025

Exploring the skies of Merimbula

While the Scouts NSW Air Activity Centre is a little out of reach for members of 1st Merimbula Scout Group, it has not stopped them from exploring their interest in aviation.

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Thu 04 Sep 2025

Scouts return to Gunnedah

For the first time in 14 years there is a Scout Group in Gunnedah. The 1st Gunnedah Scout Group was officially relaunched on Sunday, with 19 youth members aged five to 14 invested.

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Mon 25 Aug 2025

Crossing the border for Adventurous Journey

An Adventurous Journey was an opportunity for Liz to share her local forest with distant friends. From eerie ghost tours to beautiful waterfalls, it had it all.

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Thu 21 Aug 2025

Perseverance rewarded with peak awards

Success, determination, and perseverance were all recognised at a special ceremony at Government House on the weekend.

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Tue 12 Aug 2025

Welcome to new Scouts NSW Board

Three new Directors joined the Scouts NSW Board following the Annual General Meeting at Baden-Powell Activity Centre on 19 July.

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Sat 09 Aug 2025

Recognising our adult volunteers

The Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards are an opportunity to reflect on the invaluable work volunteers contribute to Scouting.

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Fri 01 Aug 2025

Silver Kangaroo for Keeper of the Relics

Devotion to the preservation, promotion and celebration of Scouting’s rich history has seen State Commissioner (Heritage) Joe Attard awarded with a Silver Kangaroo in today’s Adult Recognition Awards.

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Fri 01 Aug 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Adult Recognition Award (ARA) Recipients

Congratulations to the 261 adult volunteers in Scouts NSW who were recognised in this year’s Scouts Australia Adult Recognition Awards.

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Fri 01 Aug 2025

State Alpine School not just for youth

Scout Leader Tracey Noble shares some of the fun (and challenges) of State Alpine School.

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Fri 25 Jul 2025

Walking laps for international Scouts

Members of 1st Frenchs Forest Scout Group put their walking shoes on to support Scouts affected by earthquakes.

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Sun 13 Jul 2025

Finding culture and competition in the Northern Territory

A bike ride around Uluru and getting up close and personal with some camels have topped the list for best memories from some young adventurers.

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Wed 25 Jun 2025

Jeanie recognised for musical contributions

Jeanie Wood’s above and beyond service and dedication to Scouting was recognised when she was awarded the Alan Overton AM Award earlier this month.

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Sun 22 Jun 2025

2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Notice of the 2025 Annual General Meeting for Scouts NSW.

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Thu 19 Jun 2025

Dedication of Scouts recognised at Parliament House

The incredible achievements of 29 Scouts who have achieved their Australian Scout Award were recognised at a special ceremony at Parliament House on Friday night.

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Mon 16 Jun 2025

Gramps' commitment to Scouting and community recognised with OAM

Lifetime dedication to community saw Allan "Gramps" Staples awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King's Birthday Honours list.

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Wed 11 Jun 2025

2025 King's Birthday Honours Scouts NSW recipients

Scouts NSW volunteers were recognised in the 2025 King's Birthday Honours list for their contribution to their local communities.

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Mon 09 Jun 2025