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
Project Compassion 2021: Independent living for Halima
Halima is raising two children under seven in Bangladesh’s sprawling Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, while caring for her mother who has a disability. Widowed at just 21, she fled escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State in 2017 and arrived at the camp with nothing.
Faith knowledge is power, ten lay faithful accept 2021 BJ Hickey Scholarship
2021 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation scholarship award winners Isiah Boylen, Indigo Hurleigh-Craig, and Judy Castellino speak candidly with The Record on how they intend to use their knowledge and skills gained from their biblical studies to minister to the people of God. By Amanda Murthy.
Perth Archdiocese recognises and celebrates women of the Church
The role of women in the Church’s history and now, was celebrated by the Archdiocese of Perth – recognising the endless contributions of those serving within the context of Catholic Churches, parishes, schools, hospitals and religious sisters who play a significant role in living out their vocation, in Australia and around the world. By Amanda Murthy.
Mercedes College: First college founded by Mercy Sisters in Australia celebrates 175 years
The Mercedes College community gathered on 9 March to commemorate 175 years since the college was founded by Mercy Sisters on 2 February 1846. The celebrations began with a Mass, followed by a range of art and fun activities throughout the day. By Amanda Murthy.
Pope’s apostolic letter Scripturae Sacrae Affectus a mission for 2021 BJ Hickey Scholars
The Archdiocese of Perth presented ten people with the 2021 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation scholarship on Friday, 26 February, at Saint Mary’s Cathedral. The scholars will use the award to fund their various biblical courses locally, nationally, and online. By Amanda Murthy.
Healing begins in the Mass and in the Sacraments of the church, says Ames
Ahead of Lent, the faithful gathered at Saint Mary’s Cathedral on 16 February for an evening of prayer and healing of mind, body and spirit. Catholic evangelist Alan Ames shared his experiences and led a healing talk while encouraging those present to ‘open their hearts to Jesus.’
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 marginalised communities worldwide. Project Compassion 2021 was launched in Catholic schools in Western Australia on Tuesday, 16 February. By Amanda Murthy.
First Plenary Council Assembly takes multi-modal approach, fifteen new delegates from across Australia called
Plenary Council President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB recently announced an additional 15 new delegates nationwide, who have been called to join the existing 267 delegates ahead of the first assembly of the Plenary Council (PC) to be held in October 2021.
Leadership: ‘Do as Mother Teresa did’, Principal Geri’s recipe to success
With some 47 years of experience across the education sector, Mother Teresa Catholic College’s Foundation Principal Geri O’Keefe spoke to The Record journalist Amanda Murthy about why community building, religious values and education go hand-in-hand.
Port Pirie’s Bishop “ready to go wherever God leads”
Bishop Kulczycki recently made history as the first priest to be ordained a Bishop from the Polish-Salvatorian province on Australian soil.
