Mosman’s Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year were announced at Mosman’s Australia Day event. Mosman Symphony Orchestra’s musical director Andrew Del Riccio received the award Mosman’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, and Mosman Youth Centre volunteer Marina...

Fortnightly bulk clean ups reconsidered North Sydney Council will look at reducing its popular bulk-waste collection service in a bid to encourage residents to rehome reusable items. At its December meeting, Council voted unanimously to investigate whether the fortnightly service ‘still meets...

Women in Manly will be able to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence offences, following the launch of the Right To Ask Scheme. NSW police will be able to disclose information to a person who...

Commercial bins on Market Lane are a hazard, Council says. Northern Beaches Council has proposed a waste facility to deal with ‘unsightly’ commercial bins in Market Lane, Manly. Many businesses in Market Lane place commercial bins outside their shopfronts, as they lack...

First Home Buyer Choice has commenced and eligible first home buyers are now able to ditch upfront stamp duty in favour of a smaller annual fee on properties purchased up to $1.5 million. The initiative is open for eligible first home...

Willoughby City Council celebrated the four community members that were honoured at the Council’s 2023 Citizen of the Year awards during the citizenship ceremony held on Australia Day. “I congratulate our four award winners for their tremendous contribution to the Willoughby...

NBC rejects offer to be the planning authority Northern Beaches Council has rejected an offer to be the planning authority for the controversial Lizard Rock development. It will instead seek legal advice about a court injunction to stop the development. Council considered...

The Federal Government has selected Warriewood as one of 15 suburbs across NSW eligible to apply for a government-funded community battery. If successful, the Government will invest up to $500,000 in a community battery in Warriewood that would connect rooftop solar...

Northern Beaches Council is embarking on an ambitious new strategy to improve open spaces and outdoor recreation facilities across the area. After community consultation, Council has adopted the Open Space and Outdoor Recreation Strategy and Action Plan – Let’s Play! An...

Beaches mayor announces as Independent candidate Mayor of the Northern Beaches, Michael Regan, is standing as an Independent candidate for the state seat of Wakehurst at the upcoming election on 25 March. He says there are big challenges facing the Wakehurst community...