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...

Council opposes beach permits for all   Any resident of Sydney may soon be able to buy a parking permit for the Northern Beaches under changes proposed by the State Government. In April, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) started a consultation about parking permit...

Researchers, including those at the Kolling Institute, have launched a study to investigate if a diet and exercise program aimed at weight loss can prevent the development of crippling knee osteoarthritis. The trial will be led by researchers from the University...

It’s official – Brookvale is pretty hot. Northern Beaches Council has carried out a microclimate and urban heat mapping of the local government area, and the findings are hot. The study, in collaboration with Western Sydney University, revealed that the diverse...

A fight is brewing with councils over changes which would allow any Sydney resident to buy a cheap permit for beach parking. In April, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) quietly started a consultation about parking permit changes which would make access to...