A flooded gum tree has been removed from Ruskin Rowe in Avalon by Northern Beaches Council on 30 July, following a lengthy battle with local residents and environmentalists to save the 70-year-old tree. A second Blue Gum tree has had...

Women need protection from ‘vile exploitation’ North Shore MP Felicity Wilson will introduce a bill into the NSW Parliament when it resumes on 5 August that seeks to criminalise the creation and distribution of sexually explicit ‘deepfake’ material which is made...

Willoughby City Council is seeking feedback on its new draft guide for operating shared e-bike and e-scooter mobility services in a safe and equitable way. Willoughby Council is committed to improving sustainable and accessible transport options across the LGA. As shared...

Surfers for Climate will host a special Layback Cinema evening this Wednesday to celebrate connection, community and the power of ocean joy. Not only will the night feature the screening of two films, but there will also be a special panel...

The WIRES Annual Wildlife Photography Competition is back — and this year it’s more special than ever, as WIRES celebrates 40 years of wildlife rescue and care. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a nature lover, or someone who captured a magical moment with a...

With whale season in full swing along the coast, local rescue teams have been busy, recently freeing a young whale who was tangled in ropes. The 11 tonne whale was spotted off the Northern Beaches, and was attended to by the...

North Sydney Council has some sound advice to stop loved up brush turkeys from building nest-mounds in your garden, as we head into breeding season. It’s usually in June or July that male brush turkeys begin building a new nest-mound or...

Going the extra mile for aged care is John Barnard-Richardson who will take on the 106km Ultra Trail Jervis Bay on 28 June in an effort to raise funds for the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH). John, 56, has a goal...