North Sydney Council prioritises income as pool costs soar North Sydney Council will continue charging outdoor dining licence fees for local businesses, saying it cannot afford to lose any income given cost blowouts for its pool redevelopment. Outdoor dining fees are budgeted...

North Sydney Council has released its draft Operational Plan and Budget for the 2023/24 financial year, with residents and ratepayers invited to view the proposals and provide feedback before 7 June. The plan outlines a $79.4m capital works program, including $43.5m...

The Australian Government’s programs supporting apprentices during the pandemic and subsequently, have been successful at attracting new apprentices into the industry and encouraging employers to provide opportunities straight out of school. In the upcoming federal budget, the Housing Industry Association (HIA)...

Mosman Football Club says revamp would be ‘catastrophic’ Mosman sports clubs have rallied against plans which would reduce the size of Middle Head Oval, possibly kicking AFL off the pitch permanently. The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust plans to open up Middle Head...

Bellambi Street Square is to become a permanent space following approval by Willoughby Council at its meeting on 26 April 2023. In November 2022, the Council trialled the closure of Bellambi St at its intersection with Sailors Bay Road as part...

Platino Properties’ highly sought-after over 55’s community, Jardin, in Frenchs Forest, has been granted approval for the second stage. Jardin is a unique community offering safety, security, and companionship for the retirement community, along with the freedom and independence of a...

New campus to replace Officeworks An ambitious expansion of St Luke’s Grammar School in Dee Why will increase student numbers by 508 and add two new campuses to create a 30,600sqm footprint. The $76.3 million development had to be determined by Infrastructure...

A new amenities building has officially opened at Porter Reserve Clubhouse in Newport, marking a significant milestone for the Northern Beaches sporting community just in time for the footy season. The new facility is aimed at supporting the increase in...

Northern Beaches Council is seeking input from the community regarding a proposed community garden in Bayview. The local garden group has suggested the establishment of a community garden at the Annam Road Reserve, where it plans to grow organic produce...

The Hunts Lookout footbridge in Cremorne Reserve is being replaced after being partially destroyed by a large coral tree, which fell in December 2022. The tree that fell down and smashed through a section of the footbridge on the Mosman side,...