Friday, 15th May
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Community members are now able to book their spot for the Streetwork Supporters Breakfast which will be held on Saturday 20 June. It’s an opportunity for people to support the charity which works to help at-risk youth turn their lives...
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The State Government announced that patients will continue to have access to private services at Northern Beaches Hospital until 30 June 2027 to ensure continuity of care, patient safety and to maintain existing services for the community. This means that...
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Move comes as NBWS turns away 573 seeking help The Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter (NBWS) will retain its current annual funding of $72,000 for a further financial year until 30 June 2027. Northern Beaches Council voted unanimously in favour of deputy mayor...
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Non-compliant e-bikes to be seized and crushed The NSW Government is tackling illegal e-bikes with strengthened seizure and crushing powers. NSW Police will have expanded powers to remove ‘fat-bikes’ and other throttle-only devices that are fuelling anti-social behaviour, community frustration and...
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Golf NSW mooted to take control of Cammeray Golf Club land North Sydney Council was ‘blindsided’ by the NSW Government’s announcement of its intention to revoke council’s control of Cammeray Park, home to Cammeray Golf Club, and transfer the role to...
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Freestyle aerial skier – and our February cover story – Danielle Scott, 35, has scored a silver medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on 18 February, bringing Australia’s medal tally to three gold, two silver and one bronze. Danielle,...
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Defence land grab ignites local furore Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber has labelled a Department of Defence proposal to sell off part of HMAS Penguin ‘extremely concerning.’ In early February, Minister for Defence Richard Marles announced a defence estate audit had identified...
NBS
Work has begun to transform the former Queenscliff Health Centre into safe and secure housing for up to 45 residents. The abandoned building will be turned into 37 new social homes, with priority given to women over the age of 55. Designed...
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Rates regulator IPART is asking the North Sydney community for feedback on council’s proposed 52% rate rise. Following North Sydney Council’s extraordinary meeting in January, where council voted to put a three-year, staggered, cumulative special rate variation (SRV) to IPART for...
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As more weight loss drug pills move onto the PBS this year, Niki Waldegrave finds a new trial at Royal North Shore Hospital offers more options for those with chronic conditions – but including exercise is key. Obesity is killing Australians,...
NBS
Extra drones in place until April as use of SharkSmart app surges On 25 January, the NSW Government announced a $4.2 million expansion to improve shark safety. The announcement came one week after a 12-year-old boy was bitten by a shark in...