Northern Beaches Council acknowledged the achievements of outstanding citizens honoured in the Australia Day Awards for 2023. Recipients included Senior Citizen of the Year, Judy Elias of Narrabeen, a technological whiz who has been instrumental in Computerpals for Seniors; Young Citizen...

Problems plague Avalon Shared Zone construction A Northern Beaches councillor has revealed Council staff will seek a report from an independent engineer into the construction of the Avalon Shared Zone, after the project was plagued by several issues during the Christmas/...

The Greens have preselected environmental activist and statistician Hilary Green to stand for the seat of Pittwater at the NSW state election. Ms Green has lived in Mona Vale for 22 years after being born in Manly and spending most of...

Liberal candidate for Pittwater, Rory Amon, welcomed the Perrottet Government’s $255,000 capability boost for Northern Beaches’ NSW State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers with the delivery of a new Medium Storm Vehicle and General Purpose Trailer. Mr Amon said the new equipment...

Enterprise agreement reached for Manly ferry operator amidst claims of steering failures Employees of the of Sydney ferries operator Transdev signed a new enterprise agreement after more than 10 months of negotiations, while questions about safety issues of the Emerald Class...

Climate action and environmental protection are likely to be key issues in Pittwater in the upcoming NSW election. Community independent candidate Jacqui Scruby said the locals wants a clear vision for sustainable and liveable Pittwater, Sydney and NSW, grounded in practicality...

Campaign to target Willoughby staff shortage The NSW Government has launched a hospitality recruitment campaign in Willoughby to ease staff shortages. Free courses, training and resources are part of the Kickstart Your Career in Hospitality campaign, launched in Willoughby to help ease...

Northern Beaches Council has announced the release of its first Economic Development Strategy (Business on the Beaches) following its vision to grow and support local businesses. Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the draft strategy recognises the unique nature of the...

Deputy Mayor of North Sydney Council Godfrey Santer has been announced as the NSW Labor candidate for the electorate of the North Shore in the upcoming state election. Godfrey is passionate about improving conditions for healthcare workers and those seeking medical...

Local journalist and former council candidate James Mullan has teamed up with The Greens to become their North Shore candidate for the 2023 State Election. Mullan first moved to the North Shore as a teenager 11 years ago, living in Waverton...