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...

Several services will be held across the North Shore to commemorate Remembrance Day this 11 November. Free to attend, these commemorative ceremonies welcome all who wish to pay their respects to the fallen. Mosman RSL Sub-Branch will hold a Remembrance Day commemorative...

Westfield Chatswood is partnering with Lifeline Australia to deliver ‘Messages of Hope’ this Christmas.  You can recognise someone in your community by posting a ‘Message of Hope’ to them at your local Westfield Centre. Westfield will donate $1 to Lifeline Australia...

Discover the magic of joining a passionate group of singers as you learn traditional and lesser-known carols that have stood the test of time with the Northern Beaches Chorus (NBC). No matter if you’re experienced or new to singing, there’s a...

Northern Beaches Council’s Meals on Wheels team has been rewarded for its dedication to the community and the NSW Meals on Wheels Association. At the recent Annual General Meeting of the NSW Meals on Wheels Association, the council was honoured...

Beating Time, Willoughby’s multicultural seniors’ choir, is holding an ‘Hour of Song’ concert at the Dougherty Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood, on 30 October from 1.15-2.15. The choir will present this free concert to thank family and friends for their support. It...