Government/Gateway overrules council height plan A proposal to increase the height of the former Kimberley-Clark House building in Milsons Point by 30 metres above council restrictions is on the cusp of approval. Developer Milson’s Point 2 Pty Ltd (MP2) has been seeking...

A new plan to manage bush fire risk on the Northern Beaches is now open for public exhibition and feedback until 17 July. The program recognises the collective responsibility of fire authorities, landowners, land managers, planning authorities, local councils, and the...

Northern Beaches Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to add eight additional electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the area. The proposal is currently open for public exhibition until 23 July. In collaboration with Ausgrid, Transport for NSW, and...

Bill seeks to stymie any Federal action Pittwater MP Rory Amon has put forward a private members bill to ban off-shore mining and exploration off the coast of Manly and the Northern Beaches. The bill would deliver on Coalition policy to prevent...

The State Government has scrapped the controversial $10 billion Beaches Link, but with peak traffic congestion and more dwellings planned, locals are demanding alternatives. Local residents and politicians are demanding a ‘Plan B’ to ease congestion now Labor has scrapped the...

Local MPs and council ‘disappointed’ The State Government has put plans for the controversial $10 billion Beaches Link tunnel on hold, saying the planning approval process would not proceed. NSW Labor had promised to can the project before the State Election, saying...

Locals have their say on Beaches bus chaos In a bid to alleviate the ‘public transport crisis’ across New South Wales, the newly created Bus Industry Taskforce has met for the first time in Dee Why. The ‘Passenger Forum’ on 24 June...

Controversial housing plan goes to Gateway The final decision regarding plans to build 450 homes at Belrose on bushfire-prone land has moved a step closer to approval. The Sydney North Planning Panel gave a green light for the development application to proceed...

Rory Amon urges Labor to protect heritage sites Tensions are running high over potential plans to list the historic Assistant Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and Boatman’s Cottage as Airbnb-style rentals. Last year, a draft Plan of Management for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park was...

Mosman’s electric vehicle (EV) public fast charging network has achieved a significant milestone by reducing over 100,000kg of carbon dioxide emissions since its installation. In support of this initiative, Mosman Council has adorned its Hyundai Ioniq with a distinctive digital...