News - Scouts NSW

Celebrating 60 years of Boree Regatta

Style, confidence, glam, goofy, retro, runway - it was all on display at Boree Regatta's 60th anniversary celebrations.

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Thu 23 Oct 2025

Rasoree 2025 unites Scouts with '80s-themed fun

Scouting values, youth empowerment, and the joy of shared adventure – Rasoree 2025 was a weekend that will be remembered for years to come.

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Tue 21 Oct 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

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

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

Grant helps teens go to Australian Jamboree

Nine lucky teenagers from 1st Lismore Scout Group were able to have a fun, challenging and muddy time at the 26th Australian Jamboree in January thanks to the generosity of the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation.

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Thu 03 Apr 2025

Group Camp brings Scouts together for weekend of fun

About 100 members of 1st Blaxland Scout Group gathered at Camp Coutts to a weekend of Scouting fun and challenge at their annual Group Camp

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Wed 26 Feb 2025

Australian Jamboree wraps up in Maryborough

Our Scouts and Leaders are recovering after 10 amazing days at Australian Jamboree. Catch up on the last half of the event!

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Sun 19 Jan 2025

Parents' hopes for Scouts at Australian Jamboree

More than just fun, a Jamboree is an experience like no other that builds friendships, independence, resilience and confidence of young teens. Seven parents reflect on why they chose to send their child to the Australian Jamboree, and what they hope their child has gained from the adventure of a lifetime.

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Fri 17 Jan 2025

Scouts have a muddy good time at Australian Jamboree

More than 2600 NSW Scouts are having the time of their lives in Maryborough, Queensland, at the 26th Australian Jamboree. The first five days have featured, sea, mud, and badges galore.

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Fri 10 Jan 2025

Innovation meets robotics in STEM challenge

Lego, robotics and jellyfish came together in a clash of engineering, programming and fashion for 1st Oyster Bay Scout Group at the First Lego League regional competition at Wollongong.

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Fri 29 Nov 2024

Super weekend of Scouting across NSW

Thousands of Scouts were out and about across NSW on the weekend for the biggest two days in Scouting this year.

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Wed 23 Oct 2024

Exploring the unknown on journey to peak award

Leadership, teamwork and dedication were recognised at the Australian Scout Awards presentations on Baden-Powell Activity Centre.

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Mon 21 Oct 2024

Teens take on the Larapinta Trail

Five teenagers challenged themselves on the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory. Now three members of the group are set to receive their Australian Scout Awards.

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Fri 18 Oct 2024

The adventure of a lifetime at State Rally

More than 2000 attendees were scattered across Cataract Activity Centre’s 163ha for the annual State Rally.

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Tue 13 Aug 2024

Taking on the weather at Scouts NSW State Alpine School

Rapidly changing weather conditions tested the resilience and adaptability of 90 Scouts at the annual Scouts NSW State Alpine School in the Snowy Mountains.

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Fri 26 Jul 2024

Scouts connect with Purpose at GG's Camp

Thousands of Scouts had a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience, camping on the lawns of Government House in Canberra at GG’s Camp.

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Mon 22 Apr 2024