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...

Plans have been planted to increase and preserve the at-risk Northern Beaches’ tree canopy cover, which is currently one of the largest in the Greater Sydney area. Northern Beaches Council Mayor, Sue Heins, has warned it is facing ‘numerous threats’...

The annual North Sydney Council Garden competition will give local environmental engineers and keen gardeners the chance to show off their horticultural prowess. The competition will be split into several categories, ranging from balconies and courtyards – which will celebrate the...

NSW Government introduced a Nature Repair Market Bill as part of its plan to improve Australia’s environmental laws. The Bill will be up for debate in Parliament over the coming weeks. Member for North Sydney Kylea Tink will be hosting an online...

Taronga Zoo Sydney is thrilled to announce the arrival of a healthy baby chimpanzee in their chimpanzee community. Lisa, an experienced 43-year-old chimpanzee, gave birth to the female baby on 23 May. The keepers observed Lisa introducing her newborn to...