MasterChef contestant and Beaches local Declan Cleary reveals how his day job as a carpenter helped him deal with the pressure. With his toothy grin and boundless energy, chippy-turned-chef extraordinaire Declan Cleary, 25, has been the star of this year’s MasterChef. Having...

There are some children who slip through the cracks in school and struggle to ever finish. The Naremburn School helps lift those children up and gives them hope. This story contains content that some readers may find distressing. As you walk into...

At 77, respected Australian journalist Kerry O’Brien is still distilling news for the masses. His current mission is The Voice to Parliament Referendum. It’s been several years since journalist Kerry O’Brien graced national television as the long-standing host of ABC’s 7.30...

Former Wallaby star and Manly local Richard Tombs has been wheelchair-bound since a catastrophic injury in 2018. Five years on, he is pushing his limits and inspiring others in his wake. Don’t let his ever-present smile fool you. Richard Tombs admits what...

The suburbs to the north of Manly Lagoon weren’t always as accessible as they are today. A footbridge and stairs provided the first link. In its early days, Manly was quite isolated from the rest of the Peninsula. Manly Lagoon (then...

Alex Barrell started off as a nipper at North Curl Curl SLC. He now has the top job at Marine Rescue NSW. A life of commitment to maritime and rescue services has led Northern Beaches local Alex Barrell to become the...

As Australia’s hottest couple, Duncan and Evelyn don’t even need surnames. Peninsula Living was invited to get up close and personal with the MAFS stars. For the record, that’s Northern Beaches born and bred Duncan James Simpson, and Evelyn Ellis. It’s...

Mosman local Natalie Mete was a finalist in Miss Galaxy 2023. She tells North Shore Living that pageants are no longer just beauty contests. Natalie Mete is paving her way into the beauty world, but social media ‘likes’ don’t define her....

Move over Margot Robbie. Belrose actor Lexie Hallett may only be 10, but she has her sights firmly set on Hollywood. Netball, music practice and homework are on the schedule of most schoolgirls on the Northern Beaches. For Belrose 10-year-old Lexie...

Sustainable practices inspired by domestic technology of the past. The term ‘sustainability,’ as we understand it today, was coined in the late twentieth century. However, the need to weigh human consumption against natural resources is not new. Over many generations, Australia’s First...