The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (Harbour Trust) has revealed a North Head Sanctuary Draft Master Plan and is seeking community feedback. The Harbour Trust aims to breathe new life into North Head’s three precincts and enhance the visitor experience. The plan...

The Northern Beaches Council is currently exploring ways to preserve and enhance the North Steyne Surf Club for the benefit of the community. The council wants to ensure that the club continues to grow as a valued surf life-saving institution and...

Site to occupy 24 blocks on Parraween and Gerard Sts Pathways Residences has put in a development application for a seniors development over 7,354 square metres at 50 to 88 Parraween Street and 59 to 67 Gerard Street, Cremorne. North Sydney...

The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has made several amendments to its controversial Middle Head/Gubbuh Gubbuh Draft Master Plan to allow food vendors, concerts and weddings at the undeveloped bush area. The Trust undertook a three-month public consultation which finished in...

‘Patyegarang’ name change masks ‘dangerous proposal’ The public can now comment on more substantial aspects of the so-called Lizard Rock proposal, which has been renamed ‘Patyegarang’ planning proposal. Under the controversial plan, 450 dwellings would be built on pristine land at Morgan...

Willoughby City Council is urging residents to dust off their bicycles and join the nationwide cycling challenge, Biketober. This initiative aims to inspire individuals to rediscover the joys of cycling while promoting a healthier lifestyle and a cleaner environment. Biketober is...

Council to fast-track e-bike safety measures Road rules must be reviewed to improve public safety, Northern Beaches Council will tell the State Government following an audit into electric-bikes and electric-scooters. Council is calling on the State Government to develop a community awareness...

Vaping store numbers increasing Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps has raised the rise of stores which sell vapes on the Peninsula in Federal Parliament, in response to concerns by the Newport Chamber of Commerce and Newport Residents Association. Rowie Dillon, Newport Chamber of...

Drumlines preferred, but State Government wins debate Shark nets are back on the beaches for the summer, despite the Northern Beaches Council’s petitioning for other means of shark mitigation. In May this year, council’s interim Chief Executive Officer Lousie Kerr wrote to...

Reserve sits just next to Balmoral Beach Mosman Council has objected to a land claim over Lawry Plunkett Reserve, and is awaiting notice about other potential land claims in the area. The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (ALC) made a claim over the...