Five Beaches boys come together to bring high-intensity rock band The Good Kids Known for their rigorous tunes and sweltering mosh pits, The Good Kids are here to bring a good time for their audiences, with a lot of crowd surfing...

Volunteer Simon Cox has helped to create an inclusive sporting club For Simon Cox, President of North Sydney United Football Club (NSU), soccer has always gone beyond the playing field. At a recent 50th birthday celebration, he reflected on the club’s extensive...

North Sydney Council Chambers has undergone a number of transformations over the century This July marks 100 years since the opening of North Sydney Council Chambers in 1926 on the corner of Miller and McLaren Streets, which commanded ‘a very fine...

Charley Castle and The Boys in the Well won the busking slot at Tamworth For Charley Castle, countless late nights at local gigs during university laid the foundation for what would become a career in music. After graduating from Mosman High,...

Fashion designer Tate Boswarva’s collection of sustainable garments hit the runway When fashion designer Tate Boswarva looks at her local beaches Forty Baskets and Reef Beach, she doesn’t just see a coastline. She recognises the same textures and marks on the...

Victoria Alexander has been recognised for her community contributions Victoria Alexander was ‘flattered’ to be recognised by North Sydney Council as one of 12 Notable Women of North Sydney. The project launched on International Women’s Day on 8 March and recognises...

Warriewood was the tomato capital of NSW Glasshouses have almost disappeared from the Warriewood Valley area, but in the 1950s it was known as Crystal Valley, with over 3,000 in operation, mainly growing tomatoes. Following its subdivision in 1906, the suitability of...

Francois is bringing the community together, one car ride at a time For Forestville resident Francois Chemillier, sharing a car ride with someone heading to the same destination is the perfect way to save money on fuel, reduce carbon emissions and...

Mona Vale swimmer AJ is on her way to the Commonwealth Games For Para swimmer, Alyssa ‘AJ’ Gillespie, being announced as part of the 60-strong Dolphins team for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games is a dream come true. “I’ve always loved...

Protecting Bongin Bongin Bay for future generations Greg Pride was humbled when Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps presented him with an Australian Government Certificate of Appreciation during Volunteers Week in May for his work as president of Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay...