News Bulletin of 7 October 2026, 3pm

The Parkhurst Residents and Business Owners Association brought the Parkhurst Village Fair back to Variety Park after an eight year break.
The event featured local businesses, trading stalls, family entertainment, music and activities for children.
Funds raised from the fair will go towards local charities and the upkeep of four parks in the area.
Local businesses also supported the event as a way of giving back to the community.

South African photographer and visual activist Zanele Muholi has been named the 2026 recipient of the Hasselblad Award, one of the world’s leading photography prizes.
The award recognises Muholi’s work documenting and celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities through portraiture and visual activism.
The prize comes with two million Swedish kronor, worth about three-point-three million rand, as well as a gold medal and a Hasselblad camera.
Muholi says receiving the award is a great honour

Community Cleaners supporters swapped litter bags for pickleball paddles at a fundraiser in Fairland.
The round robin tournament gave volunteers and supporters a chance to connect outside the organisation’s regular neighbourhood clean ups.
Entry fees went towards Community Cleaners, while local businesses also contributed prizes and items for participants.
Organiser Alison Blair hopes the fundraiser will become an annual event, with other activities also planned to give more people a chance to support the organisation.