Just 15 months ago, Fletcher Crowley lay paralysed in hospital. Since then, the teenager has shown strength beyond his years as he navigates life in a wheelchair. With a positive attitude like no other, Fletcher tells Tamara Spray about his...

Hundreds watched ‘Boy’ Charlton take on Takaishi at Manly Baths Following the great success of Manly swimmers at the 1924 Paris Olympics, agitation increased for Manly Council to repair and upgrade the tidal baths in east Manly Cove. The pressure was...

Government proposals to ban social media for those aged up to 16 could be rolled out by the end of the year, making Australia the first country in the world to do so. But is this move essential to protect...

Charities are appealing for donations to help those in need So many people across the Beaches are doing it tough right now and Christmas will be difficult – with presents and special celebration foods beyond the reach of many. Thankfully, local charities...

Charities are appealing for donations now to help those in need at Christmas With the cost-of-living crisis and rents sky-high, many Aussies are doing it tough right now. Christmas is almost a luxury, with presents and special celebration foods beyond the...

As ‘unacceptable’ rates of birth trauma are revealed across NSW by a landmark government inquiry, Catherine Lewis investigates the reasons behind this perturbing pattern – and what steps are being taken to boost maternity care across the state. “All that matters...

As a landmark NSW Government Inquiry reveals ‘unacceptable’ rates of birth trauma, Catherine Lewis investigates the reasons behind this troubling trend – and what is being done to boost maternity care across the state. “I left my dignity at the door,”...

Aoife Moynihan takes a look at the benefits of singing and discovers why it’s time to take your voice out of the shower and into a choir. Have you ever considered joining a choir? Research has shown that the physical and...

On 14 September, every registered resident and business owner will vote in the local government elections. Candidate answers have been edited for space and clarity. NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL There are 266,000 residents on the Northern Beaches, and council has a $450 million budget....

On 14 September, every eligible resident and business owner must vote in the local government elections. This is our second feature on the North Shore councils. Candidate answers have been edited for space and clarity. WILLOUGHBY COUNCIL Willoughby is a fast-growing area slated...