Helping abandoned pups takes time, dedication and donations North Shore Dog Rescue volunteer and chef Jo Ryan doesn’t yet know how she’s going to mark National Rescue Dog Day (NRDD) on 20 May – there’s always more work to be done...

Manly surfer George Pittar has claimed his maiden Championship Tour (CT) win, beating four world champions in the process at the Margaret River Pro on 26 April. George, 23, made his Rookie debut last year, and now sits at number two...

Paralympic snowboarder Ben Tudhope is back on the Beaches after a stunning Winter Games. Given his parents were told after birth he may never walk, Tamara Spray uncovers the secret of his success. Manly’s medal-winning snowboarder Ben Tudhope went into the...

Barbara hits the right notes playing piano for seniors groups Barbara Smith was semi-retired when she noticed an advertisement calling for a volunteer to play the piano for a group of singers at the Manly Club for Seniors. Barbara, who had...

Jordy’s touch footy life Touch footy fanatic Jordan (Jordy) Bird is modest when talking about being awarded Willoughby Council’s Citizen of the Year 2026 for her work with Northern Suburbs Touch Association (Bears). “It’s a bit like imposter syndrome,” Jordy tells...

Manly author Andrew Daddo is back with the adventures of Bitza Andrew Daddo will give anything a go – he’s worked in television on travel shows and appeared on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Australia in 2015. He’s...

Resident MAFS relationship expert John Aiken dishes out some hard to hear advice on 9’s hit show Willoughby resident John Aiken has a hard time going anywhere without being asked for updates on the couples in Nine’s reality TV show Married...

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....

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...

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...