News - Scouts NSW

Working as a team for Tasmanian hike success

Stark landscapes, challenging ascents and unpredictable terrain – the South Coast Track in Tasmania is not for the faint-hearted. But four Rover Scouts from South Metropolitan Region undertook the challenge in November and came back with incredible stories and lessons learned.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

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

16-year-olds challenge themselves on New Zealand Great Walk

From snow-capped peaks to burning shoes - a hike on the Tongariro Northern Circuit in New Zealand was an unforgettable experience for two Venturer Scouts.

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Tue 19 Nov 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

Wild Swiss adventure comes to a close for Rover Scouts

As the European summer season comes to a close, one Rover Scout is reflecting on the unforgettable adventure she has been on.

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Fri 06 Sep 2024

Unexpected ambush at State Alpine School

The Dick and Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund helped a Venturer Scout develop her on-snow skills at the Scouts NSW State Alpine School.

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Mon 05 Aug 2024

Hard work and dedication pay off for peak award recipients

The pathway to a peak award is full of twists and turns and this was certainly the case for the latest cohort of recipients. Today, 29 Venturer Scouts and three Rover Scouts were presented with their peak awards at a special ceremony at Government House, Sydney.

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Sat 22 Jun 2024

Learning about environment through fun of Bluey

Two Venturer Scouts from South Coast and Tablelands Region tapped into their Joey Scouts’ love of Bluey with a day built around the theme.

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Tue 18 Jun 2024

Scouts on world stage at United Nations

In the next part of our series recognising 50 years of female youth members (1973-2023), we talk to Meg Cummins about all the opportunities Scouts has offered.

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Fri 27 Oct 2023

Top Scouts recognised at Scout of the Year Awards

The dedication and enthusiasm of Scouts NSW’s youth members were recognised on Saturday at the fifth annual Scout of the Year Awards.

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Sat 16 Sep 2023

Scouts honoured with peak awards at Government House

Hard work, dedication, perseverance and resilience – these attributes are all shown in the 26 Venturer and Rover Scouts who received their peak awards at Government House.

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Thu 31 Aug 2023

NSW State Youth Council attend Youth Summit

In July, Scouts Victoria invited the NSW State Youth Council to attend one of the inaugural Youth Summits held at La Trobe University, Bendigo.

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Tue 01 Aug 2023

NSW Scouts supporting the community during the King’s Coronation in London

Scouts on a global stage supporting the community at the Kings Coronation in London.

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Sun 07 May 2023

39 Venturer Scouts presented with Peak Award at Government House

At a ceremony held on Saturday 18 March at Government House, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, presented 39 Venturer Scouts with their Venturer Scout Peak Award.

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Sun 19 Mar 2023

Announcement of Scouts NSW Chief Commissioner (2023-2026)

The Scouts NSW Board is delighted to announce that Lloyd Nurthen has been appointed to the role of Chief Commissioner for Scouts Australia NSW.

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Tue 24 Jan 2023