Willoughby City Council will launch a comprehensive investigation into a large-scale tree vandalism event along Willowie Road under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. As part of the investigations, rangers will be visiting residents through door-knocking and written communications throughout...

Spill dumped 16 million litres of sewage into creek Sydney Water has been fined $365,625 for seepage of 16 million litres of raw sewage into Flat Rock Creek in 2020, and will pay local councils half a million dollars in reparation. The...

Pittwater MP claims bill stymied The communities of the Northern Beaches will suffer if a proposed bill to stop off-shore mining is not passed, Pittwater MP Rory Amon claims. In late June, Mr Amon put forward the Minerals Legislation Amendment (Offshore Drilling...

Northern Beaches Council is making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions by introducing new electric vehicles (EV) to its fleet. Thanks to co-funding from a State Government grant, the council is deploying 11 electric vehicles, taking its existing fleet from...

A new plan to manage bush fire risk on the Northern Beaches is now open for public exhibition and feedback until 17 July. The program recognises the collective responsibility of fire authorities, landowners, land managers, planning authorities, local councils, and the...

Northern Beaches Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to add eight additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the area. The proposal is currently open for public exhibition until 23 July. In collaboration with Ausgrid, Transport for NSW, and...

Bill seeks to stymie any Federal action Pittwater MP Rory Amon has put forward a private members bill to ban off-shore mining and exploration off the coast of Manly and the Northern Beaches. The bill would deliver on Coalition policy to prevent...

Mosman’s electric vehicle (EV) public fast charging network has achieved a significant milestone by reducing over 100,000kg of carbon dioxide emissions since its installation. In support of this initiative, Mosman Council has adorned its Hyundai Ioniq with a distinctive digital...

Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps has introduced a Private Members Bill in Federal Parliament to tackle childhood obesity by restricting junk food marketing on television. The Healthy Kids Advertising Bill proposes removing junk food ads from television and radio between 6am and 9:30pm,...

Mentoring Men, an early intervention program focused on men’s mental health, is committed to making a lasting impact throughout the year. Through one-to-one life mentoring, professionally trained volunteer Mentors offer vital support. To reach a larger male population, Sydney North Health...