Thursday, 14th May
In recognition of the contributions of carers across the state, applications are open for the National Carers Week Grants program. Not-for-profit organisations and local councils can apply for a share of $220,000 in grant funding to support initiatives with a focus...
Wednesday, 13th May
NS
Are you a solo artist, duo or band keen to take the stage? Expressions of interest are open for Mosman’s Battle of the Bands. A live music competition for musicians aged 18 to 30, the event will see young performers battle...
Our community
NBS
Nixon West is proud to be on patrol Dee Why Surf Lifesaver Nixon West is only 14, but already sees his volunteer role as his way of ‘giving back’ to those who have helped him during his years at the club....
PW
Forget Bondi Rescue, Bilgola has its own lifesaving superstar climbing the ranks Bilgola’s Tilly Hobbis has something extra to look forward to in the school holidays this April – she’s headed to the State Program for Junior Lifesaver of the Year...
NS
Indie outfit Astrovan is heating up the local live music scene They might be young, but North-Shore based Astrovan have years of experience as musicians and plenty to offer the North Shore music scene and beyond. Founded in 2021, the indie rock...
NBS
Sea Eagles halfback Jamal Fogarty has started his season at Manly with a bang. Adam Lucius speaks to the new signing about his move to the Beaches and what he hopes to bring to the club. Back in February Jamal Fogarty...
NS
Mosman Citizen of the Year Tamara Keniry is a small business owner, volunteer and community advocate When asked what she loves most about Mosman, Tamara Keniry’s immediate answer is ‘community.’ “I’ve been involved in many aspects of it because I have children...
PW
Peter Collings’ years of volunteering has been recognised with an Australia Day honour Australia Day was special for Mona Vale resident Peter Collings – at a gathering of friends he shared the news that he’d been awarded a Medal of the...
NS
Mosman Art Walk portrait painter Evert Ploeg caused controversy at the Archibald Prize Fine Artist Evert Ploeg has painted a lot of portraits. You might have admired his portrait of actor Deborah Mailman that won him a People’s Choice Award in...
NBS
Tom Miles has been honoured for his decades-long devotion to NSW Scouts Retirement for many might mean more time for sleep, extra golf games or travel adventures. Not so for Tom Miles, 61, from Balgowlah, who says retirement has meant he...
NBS
Manly local, four-time paralympian and 2022 bronze medallist Ben Tudhope claimed a silver medal in the snowboarding SB-LL2 at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics this Sunday, 8 March. The silver medal, which was the first medal for Australia in this year’s...
NBS, NB, PW
Policing has come a long way since Northern Beaches Superintendent John Duncan joined the force 37 years ago When Northern Beaches Police Area Command Superintendent John Duncan started his career 37 years ago, there were no portable radios or body-worn cameras....