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District Governor Update – January 2026 District Governor Update – January 2026	District Governor Update – January 2026		2025-12-12 13:00:00Z	DG News,January
The Rotary Foundation November News District 9685 – A Season of Impact Through Global Grants Read more...	The Rotary Foundation November News	Haran Ramachandran OAM	2025-12-04 13:00:00Z
Vale PDG Maurie Stack OAM 2 Dec 2025 Vale PDG Maurie Stack OAM 2 Dec 2025 Read more...	Vale PDG Maurie Stack OAM 2 Dec 2025	Tania Mace	2025-12-04 13:00:00Z
Welcome to a New Generation of Service Through The Castle Hill High School Interact Club Click on the image above to view the Castle Hill High School Interact Club promotional video. Backed by Castle Hill Rotary, a bold new chapter for youth leadership and community impact in the Hills! This Interact Club empowers students to lead with heart, take action, and create change locally and globally. Young changemakers stepping into a world of service, purpose, and possibility.	Welcome to a New Generation of Service Through The Castle Hill High School Interact Club	Tania Mace	2025-12-04 13:00:00Z
District Governor Update – December 2025 District Governor Update – December 2025 Read more...	District Governor Update – December 2025	Michele Ellery	2025-11-30 13:00:00Z	DG News,December
District Partnerships One Introduction From You Could Spark a New Partnership Rotary District 9685 is beginning a focused outreach campaign to build partnerships with professional associations across our region and your personal network can make all the difference Read more...	District Partnerships		2025-11-25 13:00:00Z	Partnerships
Regionalisation Answers: What This Means for You Understanding Regionalisation: Key Answers for Members from the President’s meeting on 22 November 2025 Read more...	Regionalisation Answers: What This Means for You		2025-11-25 13:00:00Z
The Rotary Foundation Recognition Dinner Click HERE to register to attend	The Rotary Foundation Recognition Dinner	Marilyn Kenney	2025-11-23 13:00:00Z
District Governor Update – November 2025 November has been a powerful month of connection, service, and Rotary pride across District 9685. I am deeply grateful for the extraordinary commitment shown by our clubs, volunteers, partners, and community members who continue to embody Rotary’s values in everything they do. Read more...	District Governor Update – November 2025		2025-11-18 13:00:00Z	DG News,November
Rotary District 9685 Youth Exchange The Rotary District 9685 Blue Mountains Youth Exchange weekend was full of adventure, friendship, and service. Read more...	Rotary District 9685 Youth Exchange		2025-11-18 13:00:00Z
2025 the Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards Well, what a night !!!!! On Friday, 7th November 2025, the Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards event was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, with 450 people in attendance, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Macquarie Park & Sydney. Read more...	2025 the Rotary NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards		2025-11-17 13:00:00Z
Christmas – a special time to give and receive with Rotary. This Christmas, the Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville is giving families a chance to both give and receive. By visiting one of two convenient locations, Hills families can enjoy a wonderful, fresh, and real Christmas tree. Read more...	Christmas – a special time to give and receive with Rotary.		2025-11-17 13:00:00Z
2026 Rotary South Pacific Zone Conference The 2026 Zone 8 Conference is dedicated to building a lasting legacy. Read more...	2026 Rotary South Pacific Zone Conference		2025-11-09 13:00:00Z
Rotary Says NO to Domestic and Family Violence Rotary Says NO to Domestic and Family Violence Today (5 Nov), I had the honour of being invited to Parliament House, Canberra, to represent Rotary District 9685, comprising over 1,350 Rotarians. Read more...	Rotary Says NO to Domestic and Family Violence		2025-11-04 13:00:00Z
The Rotary Zone 8 South Pacific Conference Highlights 2025 The Rotary Zone 8 South Pacific Conference, held on the Gold Coast, was an inspiring and energising celebration of Rotary’s impact across our region. Our District Governor, Michele Ellery, explained that she had the privilege of attending District Governor Elect training alongside my DG and DGE cohorts, where we gained valuable insight and clarity on Regionalisation and Rotary’s future direction during sessions with Rotary International Secretary General John Hewko. Read more...	The Rotary Zone 8 South Pacific Conference Highlights 2025	Michele Ellery	2025-11-03 13:00:00Z
DISTRICT GOVERNOR UPDATE DISTRICT GOVERNOR UPDATE OCTOBER 2025 October has been a full and inspiring month across our District! I’ve enjoyed visiting so many clubs and recognising their outstanding achievements. Read more...	DISTRICT GOVERNOR UPDATE		2025-10-24 13:00:00Z
Role of our Community Leaders Stephen Lovison represents the Rotary Community Leaders at our Regional Council. He offers his insights in this interview. Read more...	Role of our Community Leaders		2025-10-24 13:00:00Z
Celebrating 70 Years of Service! Last night marked a truly special milestone as the Rotary Club of Windsor celebrated an incredible 70 years of service to the Hawkesbury community and beyond. Read more...	Celebrating 70 Years of Service!		2025-10-24 13:00:00Z
Brisbane Water Rotary Club Supports Capes for Kids! This is community service in action! Read more...	Brisbane Water Rotary Club Supports Capes for Kids!		2025-10-24 13:00:00Z
Bradfield: A Night of Fellowship and Inspiration The clubs of Rotary Community Group 2 – Bradfield came together for a night of fellowship, inspiration, and celebration of service. Read more...	Bradfield: A Night of Fellowship and Inspiration		2025-10-24 13:00:00Z
Rotary Community Group 5 Rotary Community Leader Ruth Vumbaca Inspires at Area Gathering Read more...	Rotary Community Group 5		2025-10-24 13:00:00Z
RAWCS Welcomes Governor-General Ms Sam Mostyn AC as Patron The Governor-General of Australia has officially accepted our request to become the Patron of Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS). Read more...	RAWCS Welcomes Governor-General Ms Sam Mostyn AC as Patron	Michele Ellery	2025-10-19 13:00:00Z
A Rotary Picnic in the Park – Reconnect, Recharge, Refill Join us for a relaxed and joyful Rotary District 9685 picnic designed to celebrate YOU – the people who give so much to others. Read more...	A Rotary Picnic in the Park – Reconnect, Recharge, Refill	Michele Ellery	2025-08-03 14:00:00Z
RYLA 2025 Applications Open WELCOME TO LIFE CHANGING Rotary Youth Leadership Award's are a transformational 7-day program facilitated by Rotary, the world's leading volunteer service organisation. Open to young people with leadership potential based in North/North-West Sydney through to the Central Coast. RYLA 2025 will be held at Knox Grammar School from 12th-18th January 2025 PREPARE TO BE CHALLENGED RYLA is an awe-inspiring program designed to empower Australia's next generation of leaders. Meet life-changing people, be enthralled by inspiring stories and develop skills through challenges and activities designed to put your leadership into practice, in a supportive and encouraging environment. APPLICATIONS FOR RYLA 2025 ARE NOW OPEN!	RYLA 2025 Applications Open	Communications Chair District 9685	2024-11-11 13:00:00Z