Wednesday, 2nd July
PW
Independent Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby has voiced in-principle support for new legislation targeting illegal vape and tobacco sales in NSW. While the Opposition’s Bill has yet to be released, Ms Scruby said she supports the intent, citing the need for...
Tuesday, 1st July
NB
Destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and large swells are forecast to impact the Northern Beaches from this afternoon, as an East Coast Low develops off the coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued Flood Watch, marine wind, and hazardous surf warnings,...
NS
About 200 seahorses have been introduced to new underwater homes at Balmoral Beach as part of ongoing work by research, education and government agencies to restore and protect marine environments. The Mosman-based Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS), working with the...
PW
Increase in ‘non-target’ deaths A total of 46 non-target animals were caught in shark nets on the Beaches from 1 September 2023 to 30 April 2024, an increase from 34 last season. The data was supplied to Peninsula Living Pittwater (PL) by...
NS
Charity moves into libraries to increase access In a move to take the stigma out of seeking help for mental health issues, Lifeline has opened up free referral support in North Shore community services, including libraries. Lifeline Connect is a face-to face,...
NBS
Warning: some readers may find this content distressing Lifeline volunteers attend Westfield to support shoppers Dozens of Lifeline Northern Beaches counsellors have been helping shoppers at Westfield Bondi Junction in the wake of the 13 April stabbing tragedy. Lifeline NB (LNB) already had...
PW
Will the water be swim-safe? Council is fighting a decision made by the NSW Government to pull the plug on funding for the Beachwatch water quality monitoring program. All Sydney coastal councils will be forced to self-fund water quality monitoring from 1...
NB
A new cancer centre has been opened for the Northern Beaches. In April, GenesisCare officially opened its new $35 million centre, the first one offering radiation therapy and medical oncology in the same facility. Pathology services operated by NSW Health Pathology...
PW
NSW Parliament votes unanimously There will be no exploration or mining in state waters off the Northern Beaches, with the State Government passing a law on 12 March to outlaw the capture of fossil fuels. The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (SeaBed...
NB
Brookvale’s sustainable paint and ink manufacturer, Colormaker Industries, will celebrate the official launch of their new 144 kWh ReVolve® battery on 5 April. The battery will be the first in the world to be commissioned, connected, and operated commercially. Well over...
NS
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or would like to have a one-on-one conversation with someone who cares? Lifeline Connect is coming to the Dougherty Community Centre in Chatswood as a free service to support those in need. Lifeline Connect is a free, non-clinical...
NS, NB
Take time out for nature and join the world’s biggest movement to protect our planet. Every year, hundreds of millions of individuals, businesses, schools, councils, and communities around the world participate in Earth Hour. To demonstrate your support of the environment,...