Tuesday, 18th August
NS
The NSW Government has adopted the Sydney Plan which aims to manage the fast-growing population of Sydney over the next 20 years. The plan focuses on how councils, State Government and the private sector can leverage land use planning. The Northern...
Monday, 17th August
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The annual Crows Nest Fest which attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year is receiving a funding boost from North Sydney Council. Council’s annual funding for October’s Crows Nest Fest is set to increase by $20,000, bringing their direct financial...
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NBS
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...
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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...
PW
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...
NBS
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...
PW
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...
PW
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...
PW
Kristina Wilson blends whimsy and fantasy in her new album Dating Broken Boys For Kristina Wilson, writing and making music has always been about the connections that she could find in her stories and lyricism. From creating music with her dad...
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Cook and television host Hayden Quinn has blazed a successful career since he first appeared on MasterChef. Now the ingredients are just right for his next stage of life, he tells Tamara Spray. Whether its whipping up a self-saucing pudding among...
NS
These North Shore podcasters have taken their love of literature to the airwaves with their Book Trivia Podcast The Stanton Library monthly book club is where Jess Graham and Rachel Winter first met around nine years ago, so it is fitting...
PW
Steve Hoskins went from being the class clown at AMEX to a professional comedian Steve Hoskins’ origins in comedy first began in his early childhood, growing up with a father who was a ‘joke man from the 1970s.’ A lifelong resident...