The Chinese communities that live today on Sydney’s lower North Shore are vibrant and confident. These communities walk in the footsteps of others who lived and worked in the area in less welcoming times – the decades leading up to and...

In the cool first light of morning, Klay Cameron is one of the first zookeepers to arrive at the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning. She checks the board for today’s schedule to confirm which animals she’s working with and then...

A hospital stay can be an anxious and fearful time for many and even more so when family and friends can’t be there to offer comfort. During the recent COVID-19 lockdowns, visitors were not allowed into the Northern Beaches Hospital. That’s...

After finishing a science degree in zoology and ecology and a PHD focusing on ants, Professor Lesley Hughes switched her focus onto researching climate change and the climate crisis full time. “Once I started reading about it, I got more...

St Leonards’ Gore Hill Cemetery, it was established in 1868 and operated until 1974, having accommodated nearly 14,500 burials. It was divided into denominational sections – Roman Catholic, Anglican and other Protestant faiths – reflecting the importance of religion, and...

North Shore resident Louise Ridlen recently housed convicted criminal Jeremy, who has spent nearly half his life in prison, for 100 days, with heart-warming results.   Would you let a criminal stay in your home? When Louise Ridlen’s daughter, Brittany, told her TV...

Six years ago, Narrabeen local Lyndsey Edwards joined the Warringah/Pittwater SES, uniting with an array of others for the purpose of supporting the community. Lyndsey originally moved to the Northern Beaches from the United Kingdom nine years ago and at...

North Shore residents opened their hearts and homes to adopt unwanted pets during COVID-19 lockdowns. Now, animal shelters are once again at capacity and appealing for help.   When COVID hit Australia in March 2020 thousands of North Shore residents turned to...

Since he was four years old, Pete Carter has been a part of the Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club and strives to continue serving the community as a mentor for new generations. His surf club journey began with his parents...

International model and born and bred local Kawani Prenter sits down with Peninsula Living to chat about family, the pandemic and finding her footing in the fashion industry. Long have we tried to narrow down the ‘it’ factor that makes the...