Helping abandoned pups takes time, dedication and donations North Shore Dog Rescue volunteer and chef Jo Ryan doesn’t yet know how she’s going to mark National Rescue Dog Day (NRDD) on 20 May – there’s always more work to be done...

The enduring legacy of shark attack victim Mercury ‘Merc’ Psillakis is taking to the skies, with the NSW Government’s funded shark surveillance drones for local boardrider clubs set for take-off with a message to Merc on every drone. Last December, Surfing...

After more than 48 years as the home of squash and indoor racquet sports on Sydney’s North Shore, Willoughby Squash has closed its doors for the final time. The club, featuring 10 courts – including the only full-size doubles squash courts...

Manly surfer George Pittar has claimed his maiden Championship Tour (CT) win, beating four world champions in the process at the Margaret River Pro on 26 April. George, 23, made his Rookie debut last year, and now sits at number two...

Paralympic snowboarder Ben Tudhope is back on the Beaches after a stunning Winter Games. Given his parents were told after birth he may never walk, Tamara Spray uncovers the secret of his success. Manly’s medal-winning snowboarder Ben Tudhope went into the...

Local community groups across Pittwater are being encouraged to apply for funding under the Community Building Partnership Program, with expressions of interest now open. Member for Pittwater, Jacqui Scruby, said: “This is one of the most important funding rounds of the...

Barbara hits the right notes playing piano for seniors groups Barbara Smith was semi-retired when she noticed an advertisement calling for a volunteer to play the piano for a group of singers at the Manly Club for Seniors. Barbara, who had...