Tuesday, 9th June
Vale Richard Scolyer 16 December 1966 – 7 June 2026 Professor Richard Scolyer has passed away aged 59 following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Professor Scolyer and his colleagues’ research into advanced-stage melanoma has led to a...
Sunday, 7th June
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The Northern Beaches Council is inviting the community to help shape a new four-year plan about making life accessible and inclusive for people with disability on the Beaches. Nationally, more than 21 percent of Australians live with disability and the numbers...
NBS
Council submits proposal for government approval Council agreed at its ordinary meeting on 19 May to seek the NSW Government’s agreement to move forward on its proposal for an 18-month trial of the Manly Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) and seek further...
NS
Rates in North Sydney are expected to increase 52.66% over three years, following approval by regulator IPART for a permanent special variation. If passed by council this month, rates will increase from July this year, with minimum residential rates also increasing...
NBS, NS
Warringah MP Zali Steggall has flagged the possibility that community Independents could form a party before the 2028 Federal Election. Ms Steggall issued a statement after media speculation that the ‘Teals,’ who are the 10 community Independents in the House of...
PW
‘It’s a safety issue’ The Duffy’s Forest and Terrey Hills community are calling on council to complete the upgrade on the 6.5-kilometre Community Bridle Trail (the trail) that connects both suburbs. The trail is used by horse riders, cyclists, walkers, and runners....
NS
North Sydney Council has announced that North Sydney Olympic Pool will reopen on 7 August, during the pool’s 90th anniversary year. The project has officially reached Practical Completion. This means the keys to the iconic harbour-side pool have now been handed...
NBS
On 12 May, Homelessness NSW released the Housing Code Red report. Member for Manly, James Griffin MP said the report reveals a 22% surge in the number of people on social housing waitlists, extending to 68,247 households. Of these, 12,478 households are...
NS
Willoughby Votes is looking for a community independent to run in the next State Election With the rise in the community independent movement on the North Shore, a new group called Willoughby Votes is looking for a candidate to run against...
In recognition of the contributions of carers across the state, applications are open for the National Carers Week Grants program. Not-for-profit organisations and local councils can apply for a share of $220,000 in grant funding to support initiatives with a focus...
PW
Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby has demanded sustainable, ongoing funding for local domestic and family violence services, warning that life-saving shelters are being forced to turn women away due to capacity constraints. In NSW Parliament, Ms Scruby highlighted the reality of the...