The Albanese Government handed down its 2022/23 Federal budget in October, with several implications for the lower North Shore. The biggest news for the area is that the government has committed to spending $1 million on a feasibility study into relocating...
Northern Beaches Greens are calling on the NSW government to put a stop to the development of housing on the bushland at Lizard Rock. After NSW government submitted a planning proposal to rezone the land for residential and conservation purposes, Greens...
Willoughby City council’s Roaming Gnomes initiative has delivered an immediate economic recovery for Chatswood businesses, after recent data recorded an $8.5 million spending boost for the area. Roaming Gnomes, which was launched in the Chatswood CBD in May this year, formed...
In an address to Parliament on 24 October, Member for Willoughby Tim James strongly stated his opposition to the Beaches Link tunnel project on behalf of the Willoughby community. Mr James called for the filtration of the Western Harbour Tunnel and...
Council considers community chosen mayor A briefing will be held for Northern Beaches councillors to discuss whether to change the process of choosing the mayor to a popular vote. Under State Government legislation, no less than 12 months ahead of an ordinary...
Council to appoint Therese Manns as its new general manager. The position of general manager of North Sydney Council has now been filled, following months of searching after the resignation of Ken Goldthorpe in May 2022. Therese Manns will take on the...
Council has called for an independent review of its Olympic Pool. North Sydney Council has called for an independent review into the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment to ensure the project remains on track. Council says the review has been prompted by...
The Federal government’s decision to withdraw $75 million of funding for the Wakehurst Parkway has caused a major blow to Northern Beaches infrastructure and the community. Concerns were raised by Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes who said the upgrades of this...
Annual electricity costs across the Northern Beaches have been slashed since Northern Beaches council brought in its 100% renewable electricity Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). According to council, its last financial year saw a decrease in electricity costs for council buildings and...
Plans for a digital advertising sign overlooking Chatswood’s garden of remembrance have been scrapped, after concerns were raised regarding its highly inappropriate visual impact. The Chatswood garden, which commemorates local war veterans from the Willoughby district, is highly regarded as a...