The turning of the sod ceremony in 1923 started the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Public works often begin with a ceremony involving dignitaries and politicians. Trees are planted, a brick laid, foundation stones unveiled, or a sod of earth...

Maureen Sinclair helped grow Mosman Netball Club from five to 50-strong teams, setting generations of girls up for success. Maureen Sinclair was just ten years old when she discovered a passion that was to last a lifetime, as a player, netball...

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....