Sunday, 13th July
Willoughby City Council is urging residents to help stop the spread of Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides), a rapidly growing weed that is threatening native trees and bushland across the region. Known as Old Man’s Beard, Spanish moss is spreading rapidly due...
Saturday, 12th July
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Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Hollywood’s greatest musical moments as the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra presents A Night at the Oscars — a glittering gala concert conducted by the orchestra’s legendary Chief Conductor, Dr Nicholas Milton. Taking centre stage over...
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The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn fundraising weekend has raised over $1.6 million to support the Humpty Dumpty Foundation’s delivery of essential medical equipment and healthcare initiatives to more than 500 hospitals and health services across Australia. Fundraising began on Friday, 23...
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‘No impact’ on Northern Beaches Hospital The operator of Northern Beaches Hospital, Healthscope Newco, has entered into receivership, the company announced on 27 May, and a sale process has started for the Australian health group. There is no plan to close...
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As climate change becomes the world’s most important issue, North Shore Living goes behind the scenes to find out what Taronga Zoo is doing to save the planet. Alex Driscoll reports Research and education have long been the cornerstones of zoos,...
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A young male Spotted-tailed Quoll has been successfully released into Blue Mountains National Park following a nine-week rehabilitation at Taronga Wildlife Hospital, coinciding with World Endangered Species Day. Discovered unconscious in Faulconbridge in March, the quoll was first taken to Blaxland...
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After four years in Mosman, Zali Steggall MP, has announced the relocation of her Community Hub to Neutral Bay, in a move that reflects the new electorate boundaries and aims to better serve Warringah constituents across the North Shore. According to...
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Volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards warned rock fishers to stay off rock platforms as a Hazardous Surf Warning is currently in place for the state’s northernmost border all the way down to Sydney and is expected to remain in place...
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Victims of domestic and family violence can find information about support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visiting: https://www.1800respect.org.au. A man from Newport was among hundreds charged with domestic violence-related offences over the weekend in a statewide operation. Operation Amarok...
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Wild weather whipped the Northern Beaches over the weekend and with more rain forecast, council is reminding residents to remain vigilant and check their local conditions online with the Northern Beaches Emergency Dashboard. Weekend weather conditions saw SES Manly crews attend...
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The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize has unveiled its 99 finalists, drawn from a record 1,934 entries submitted by female artists from every state and territory across the nation. The prestigious art award – Australia’s highest-value prize for women – offers...
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A second teenager has been charged in relation to a brawl at a family event in Northbridge last weekend. At roughly 7:30pm on a Saturady 10 May, police from the North Shore Area Command responded to reports of a brawl at...