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 launched on Valentine’s weekend, encourages the nation to ‘Be More’
Project Compassion this year prompts the Catholic community to ‘Be More.’ With five Masses held over last weekend, 13 and 14 February, the annual initiative led by Caritas Australia, seeks to stand in solidarity with people around the world who continue to face the injustice of poverty. By Amanda Murthy.
Archbishop William Foley: Celebrating a visionary who dared to dream big
Even 30 years after his passing, Perth fourth Archbishop, William Joseph Foley is celebrated for his many contributions as senior leader of the local Catholic Church (1983 to 1991).
Masked Masses: Perth Catholics act with ‘love of neighbour’ following COVID-19 lockdown
Following the end of a snap week-long lockdown, Perth Catholics have last weekend lived through the first weekend of Masses wearing and coping with the task of wearing a mask. The weekend was also marked as the Sunday Word of God, instituted by Pope Francis last year following his Apostolic Letter, Aperuit Illis, in which he encouraged the celebration, study and dissemination of the Word of God.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: Celebrating Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, a humble vicar of Christ
Hundreds of parishioners and peers of Maida Vale Parish Priest Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, gathered to give thanks for the gift he has been to the Catholic community during his 50 years of priestly ministry.
WA Knights of the Holy Sepulchre grow in faith and numbers
Dame’s Maureen De Wind and Maria Davies, Knight’s Nathan Peter Barnie and Allan Francis Dwyer have been received into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ), Western Australian Lieutenancy at a ceremony and Mass held on Saturday, 30 January, joining the growing Papal Order of 30,000 members worldwide.
OBITUARY: Leader recognised for significant contributions to Catholic Education
The life of the late Dr Richard Vincent McSweeney 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.
Great end to 2020, Cottesloe-Mosman Park community celebrate and give back
The parishes of Cottesloe-Mosman Park ended the year with a merry celebration on 6 December 2020. ‘Christmas at Star of the Sea’ included a children’s nativity play, live music, band performances, raffle draws, carolling, food stalls and children’s entertainment. By Amanda Murthy.
Prison Ministry: Meeting Jesus in the fringe dwellers of society
After much discernment in prayer, Josephite Sister Liz Koziol RSJ recalled being overcome by a sense of peace, as she accepted yet another call, this time to lead the Archdiocesan Prison Ministry as its Coordinator.
Christ at the heart of CEWA’s mission and success
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has this week outlined its contribution to building stronger WA communities.
Osborne Park Parish installs Our Lady of Good Counsel prayer shrine
More than 500 people gathered at St Kieran Catholic Church in Osborne Park parish carpark to witness and celebrate the long-awaited installation, blessing and opening of a prayer shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Counsel on Friday 4 December at 7pm, now located in a space its community will refer to as the Healing and Reflection Garden. By Amanda Murthy.
