The Lendrum brothers didn’t wear a cape or a badge, but they became superheroes just by doing the ‘right thing’ and saving two children from drowning. This year, they were commended by the Royal Life Saving NSW for their actions. A...

North Shore Living spoke with Willoughby’s new Environmental Citizen of the Year, Meredith Foley, about her lifelong love of the local environment. “We tend to think the economy is the basis for life, but it’s not. Our environmental systems are the...

Frenchs Forest local Jean-Philippe Brianchon was inspired to create a free skill-sharing app after his beloved partner, Hassia, passed away. There are many times in life where we just need someone to help us, without wanting to hire someone to do...

In 2016, Kath Koschel decided to put a long-harboured theory to the test. The then 28-year-old woke up one morning and left her home with nothing but the clothes on her back – no cash, no credit card, no food,...

Europeans have had such a profound impact upon Australia’s environment that it can be very hard to determine what plants and animals existed in any particular area before colonisation. This is especially the case in Sydney’s suburbs; ground zero, in...

Many readers will be aware of the failed proposals to bring the tram and the railway to the peninsula end of the Northern Beaches. They may not be aware of the plans for an airport, not just for light planes...

After recovering from alcohol use disorders, two local mothers set about providing a forum for people to talk about reducing alcohol consumption without shame. In a country where drinking is such an entrenched part of our culture, it can be hard...

It’s been 18 months since the Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club clubhouse burnt down, along with its whole training fleet. Commodore Aymeric Cabuil has ensured that club spirit is stronger than ever. When Aymeric Cabuil moved from France to Sydney eight years...

Noah Smith is a passionate advocate for Aboriginal issues not only among his peers. The 16-year-old is on a mission to share the knowledge of his culture with the Northern Beaches to build a strong and united community. Noah Smith speaks...

Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand, North Shore Living sat down with local football superstar and Matilda, Remy Siemsen, to chat about the beautiful game. When this publication first met Remy...