In the lead up to Christmas, Rotarians are out and about to make sure those in need have a merry Christmas. Trees of Joy have been installed in local shopping centres so people can donate gifts for those in need. It is...

When Camilla and Eloise were born 28 weeks early, life-saving equipment provided by the Humpty Dumpty Foundation helped them survive and now thrive as healthy one-year-olds. Parents Stuart and Tara tell their story.   We have just celebrated the very special first...

In a collaborative effort with the Northern Beaches Multicultural Network, the council has unveiled a groundbreaking resource catering specifically to multicultural community members residing on the Northern Beaches. This Multicultural Directory, available in English, Arabic, Hindi, Nepali, Simplified Chinese, Spanish,...

The Northern Beaches once had dozens of movie theatres, with four in Manly alone. Today, when you can stream movies of your choice into your own home, it is perhaps hard to envisage a time when many suburbs had their own...

Being active is important for people of all ages. We look at some organisations which focus on exercise for older people. The Department of Health and Aged Care guidelines state that those aged over sixty-five should be getting at least 30...

While North Sydney Council redevelops its iconic Olympic Pool, it is trying to preserve all the things that make it special. North Sydney Olympic Pool holds distinct heritage significance. Not only does it sit in a prime location, between the Sydney...

Christmas is right around the corner, and the Northern Beaches Council elves are ready to spread the Christmas spirit. In a festive flurry reminiscent of Santa’s workshop, they have transformed local villages into winter wonderlands. The crown jewel, a towering Christmas...

Christmas is more special than ever this year with deaf and hard of hearing families now able to meet and sign with Santa across Australia. On the Lower North Shore, Auslan Santa will be at Westfield Chatswood on Sunday 26 November. The...

Renowned comedian, author, radio and television presenter Wendy Harmer talks to Peninsula Living Pittwater about her life and her frank and funny memoir, Lies My Mirror Told Me. Wendy Harmer, 68, is a woman of firsts. She was the first woman...

The arrival of bush fire season means that it’s time for the Northern Beaches community to put measures in place to protect their homes and themselves against possible catastrophic conditions. Many people might think that bush fires knock on the doors...