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
‘Fellowship’ award winner to focus research on mental health for the young
CEWA Student Services Team Leader Jacqueline Reid was among the 14 Perth recipients of the 2018 Winston Churchill Fellowship awards announced in September. Photo: CEWA.
By Amanda Murthy
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Student Services Team Leader Jacqueline Reid has recently been honoured a Winston Churchill Fellowship.
The awards this year honoured 14 WA professionals ...
Acts 2 College students thank God as they approach graduation
The Acts 2 College students led the music for the hymns and liturgical parts of the mass during the final mass for students who completed their studies in the Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care and Certificate III in Catholic Youth Ministry and Leadership courses. Photo: Supplied.
By Amanda Murthy
Three course groups of Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation marked the c...
‘First understand what it means to be the Church’ – Archbishop Costelloe
Church and CEWA staff engage in a Plenary Council dialogue session during the Plenary Council sessions at the gathering for the CEWA and Perth Parish Secretaries gathering on 20 November. Photo: Amanda Murthy.
By Amanda Murthy
“Disciples are people who know they have to look beyond themselves to someone else, as their leader, guide, as the one they follow,” said Perth Archbishop Timot...
Archbishop Costelloe: Church should always be the first healer of wounds and warmer of hearts
Archbishop Costelloe stands with Fr Andrew Bowron, St Mary’s Primary School Adriana Coniglio, head boy Tobe de Lacy and head girl Holly Alvaro after presenting the school with their 2017 Lifelink award. Photo: Supplied.
By Amanda Murthy
“We are a sign and instrument of communion with God and with others.”
This was the message delivered by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB during his...
WA launch Australia Catholic Women’s Mentoring program
Vicky Burrows posing with the panel speakers Dr Angela McCarthy, Dr Pina Ford, The Hon Kate Doust MLC and Anne Diamond at the WA Catholic Women’s Mentoring programme on 8 November. Photo: Supplied.
The Western Australia Catholic Women’s Mentoring (CWM) – igniting feminine genius launch took place on Thursday 8 November at the University of Notre Dame (UNDA) Fremantle campus.
CWM first la...
SPECIAL REPORT: Fr Paul Pitzen ‘fought the good fight’
Fr Pitzen’s casket is ushered into the St Mary’s Cathedral by his loved ones. Photo: Josh Low.
By Amanda Murthy
The people of God are made sharers in their particular way in the priestly, prophetic and kingly office of Christ, and have their own part to play in the mission of the whole Christian people in the Church and in the world – Catechism of the Catholic Church 897.
“Father ...
RECIPE: Pat’s Bacon-wrapped Tassie Salmon
A chilly day calls for some comfort yet healthy meals. This flavoursome and easy-to-prepare dish is definitely a winner!
Tasmanian salmon is Australia’s pride and joy. Accompany it with sweet cherry tomatoes, zesty lemon juice, and crunchy capsicum and bundle it up with some juicy bacon, for an unforgettable combination. And let’s talk about how perfectly the puff pastry compliments and...
Fr Thomas Scirghi – Taking time to reflect on what God wants for us
American theologian-scholar Fr Scirghi is seen at the Fremantle UNDA campus delivering a talk titled “The Restless Heart –Saints, Spirituality, and the Year of Youth”. He teaches sacramental and liturgical theology, the future of marriage, faith and critical reason and journey of faith at the Fordham University in New York. Photo: Amanda Murthy.
By Amanda Murthy
Developing a sense of ...
VERITAS 2018: Youth called to ‘Open new horizons for spreading joy’
About 900 attendees were seen participating in the praise and worship session at the three-day Veritas Youth Festival 2018 opening ceremony at the Corpus Christi College, Bateman, last weekend. Photo: Matthew Lau.
By Amanda Murthy
Following Jesus demands courage and readiness to trade in the couch for a pair of walking shoes and set out on uncharted paths.
“To blaze trails that op...
