FROM JAMES GRIFFIN’S OFFICE: 7 new probationary constables will commence duties in the Northern Beaches Police Area Command after new officers were attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 2 May 2025. Class 365 comprised 302 new...

Drop from 40km/hr to 30km/hr in some streets Pittwater drivers will be forced to slow down after council endorsed reduced speed limits and other safety measures on local roads. In an at times heated discussion on 15 April, council voted unanimously for...

North Sydney club’s lease extended again North Sydney PCYC has received an additional eight-month lease extension to stay at its Falcon Street premises, after it was slated for closure in October, 2024. Health Infrastructure bought the site – reportedly for $11.55 million...

Willoughby City Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of Willoughby by having a say on the plans that will bring its shared vision to life. In February, council adopted Our Future Willoughby 2036 – a long-term Community...

The parents of toddler Joe Massa who died at Northern Beaches Hospital after failure of the REACH protocol are urging action to ensure widespread awareness and use of the program. Daniel and Elouise Massa met with Health Minister Ryan Park and...

Willoughby Liberal MP Tim James has launched a community petition after the Government’s decision to cancel two new public schools that were to be built in Chatswood and St Leonards. A new 1,000-place public primary school at the former metro dive...

After two years of legal wrangling, the Pathways seniors development on Parraween Street in Cremorne has been approved – despite North Sydney Council’s concerns. The State Government’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) approved the development on 4 April. Skermanic now has the green...

Surf Life Saving Clubs across the Manly Electorate are set for major upgrades following significant funding from the NSW Government’s 2024-25 Surf Club Facility Program. Dee Why, North Curl Curl, and North Steyne Surf Life Saving Clubs were announced as successful...

Willoughby City Council is pressing the NSW Government to confirm its commitment to delivering essential community infrastructure at the Chatswood Dive Site, amid concerns long-promised public benefits may be under threat. The site has been earmarked for redevelopment to support housing...

Partnership ‘at risk of failure’ The public-private partnership (PPP) between Healthscope and the State Government is ‘at risk of failure,’ according to a recent audit. The Audit Office of NSW had conducted the audit to determine how ‘effectively and efficiently’ the partnership...