Amanda has been a Journalist/Photographer with The Record publication since February 2018.
Her past editorial experiences include working for several Malaysian publications including Her World magazine, The Malay Mail and Free Malaysia Today newspapers.
In her spare time, Amanda runs a food blog with her cousins and sings in a band.
She has been involved in her parish youth groups both in Malaysia and Perth since 2003.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Annual Passion of Christ play re-enacted by Disciples of Jesus community
The congregation of City Beach parish and the wider public present at Fremantle on Good Friday and Easter Vigil, were able to experience a Passion of Christ play, by the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community. The play, which consists of 30 cast members this year, proclaimed the Gospel through drama, music and prayer, as Perth Catholics observed the Holy Week. By Amanda Murthy.
Bedford parish make the most of first physical Holy Week celebrations in two years
The Saint Peter the Apostle Church gathered for the Holy Week celebrations, beginning with Palm Sunday. Parish priest expressed his sentiments on being able to gather physically as a community. By Amanda Murthy.
Archbishop Costelloe: “God is made known through Jesus’ life and death”
The Passion of Christ was celebrated by Christians throughout the world this year on Friday, 2 April. The day which commemorates Jesus’ journey to Calvary and His death on the cross, began with the Stations of Cross, followed by a 3pm service. The Archdiocese of Perth were allowed physical celebrations this year with restrictions on the number of people allowed, despite the pandemic still affecting the country. By Amanda Murthy.
Baldivis Parish Mission, an opportunity to grow as a community
Baldivis parishioners have recently spent five days (Wednesday, 17 March to Sunday, 21 March 2021) in spiritual and community engagement, with the mission of journeying together in discipleship, prayer, mission/outreach and doing so, as a family of faith. By Amanda Murthy.
SPECIAL REPORT: Jesus wants us to experience the joy and reality of Christ’s resurrection with Him, Archbishop Costelloe says
Parishes across the Archdiocese of Perth gathered for the Easter Vigil Masses on Saturday, 3 April and Easter Sunday Masses on Sunday, 4 April at St Mary’s Cathedral, acknowledging the glorious resurrection of Jesus from the dead, conquering sin and death. This event marks the beginning and foundation of Christianity. By Amanda Murthy.
Project Compassion 2021: Recognise your existing gifts then give, receive and share, Archbishop Costelloe encourages students
In its 56th year, Project Compassion is one of Australia’s longest running appeals, and has been a long-standing lenten fixture in parishes across Australia with its iconic donation boxes. In this time, Australians have raised millions of dollars for marginalized communities worldwide. Project Compassion 2021 was launched in Catholic schools in Western Australia on Tuesday, 16 February. By Amanda Murthy.
OBITUARY: Leader recognised for significant contributions to Catholic Education
The life of the late Dr Richard Vincent McSweeney BA, Dip Ed, MA (Hons), Cert Soc Sc, PhD who departed on 31 December 2020, will go down in history as a man who was largely dedicated to the Catholic Church, to Catholic Education and to helping others. By Amanda Murthy.
New Norcia celebrates 175th anniversary of founder arrival
Spanish-born Benedictine Monk Rosendo Salvado arrived set foot on West Australian soil 175 years ago, carrying a mission to build an Aboriginal education system in the middle of the Western Australian outback. The result of his arrival was the beginning of New Norcia, the only monastic town in Australia. By Theresia Titus.
Little Sisters of the Poor honours 101 years in WA and opening of new independent-living villa
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe cuts the ribbon of the new independent-living space, named Holy Family Villa at the Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care Facility, with Little Sisters of the Poor Congregation Provincial Superior Mother Angela Bernard of Mary, the architect and a new resident on Friday 19 March. Photo: Max Hoh.
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Reopening of Cathedral House Gardens, a gesture to welcome community
The Cathedral House completed in 1856, functions as a residence for the Archbishop’s and Cathedral clergy’s residence, and Cathedral office. Its’ garden will now serve as a place the public can come and relax, reflect and enjoy the gift of nature in this historic space. By Amanda Murthy.
