A new law will revolutionise the way house planning is done in NSW, but councils say they are being pushed out of the process at great cost to communities. Catherine Lewis reports The landmark Planning System Reforms Bill 2025, passed last...

Work is underway on new amenities at Middle Head Oval to support greater access and inclusion in sports and community activities, with the milestone marked through an on-site ground-breaking ceremony on 16 December. The event brought together Mosman councillors and staff...

Brand new, female-friendly change rooms opened at Pittwater Rugby Park on 26 November, designed to give all players, referees and coaches a safe and comfortable space. The upgraded facilities are a game-changer for the Warringah Rugby Club and other sporting groups...

The Northern Beaches community will benefit from a new ambulance station, with the current Narrabeen Ambulance Station set to be replaced on its existing site. The new and purpose-built ambulance station will boost frontline health infrastructure and support local paramedics to...

‘What the Crag?!’ Quad consultation ‘inadequate:’ residents Community consultation sessions on the development of the former Quadrangle site at 100 Edinburgh Road in Castlecrag were described as ‘inadequate’ and ‘underwhelming.’ Over 200 Castlecrag residents attended four sessions on 12 November, organised...

A new social housing development opened its doors in Cammeray on 20 Nov, creating homes for people at risk of homelessness and those on the social housing waitlist. Link Wentworth’s development was delivered in partnership with North Sydney Council, and support...

Council lodges $20m proposal for new Manly LSC Following years of consultation, council has lodged plans for a new $19.8 million Manly Life Saving Club building. Council made some design improvements to the original development application (DA), such as improved disability access...

Retirement by Moran has lodged a $144.2 million State Significant Development (SSD) with the NSW Government for a retirement living complex at 156 Ocean Street in Narrabeen. The five- to six-storey retirement village would have 149 independent living units and extensive...

Dogs are happily roaming free at restricted times at the southern end of Mona Vale Beach following the start of council’s off-leash trial. The 12-month trial follows environmental assessment and community consultation, with rangers sporadically patrolling the area. Resident Viv Grimston took...

Minister stands firm on housing target Mosman will not be allowed to pause its low to mid-rise (LMR) housing target, despite being over halfway towards the allocated 500 homes. Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber said following a meeting in October, “(Mr Scully)...