From farm to race track to drive-in, this Frenchs Forest property has great history While perhaps hard to imagine, in the early 1950s Frenchs Forest was still semi-rural. The area where the Forest Hotel is today was the 30-acre Boomerang Farm,...

RSL Lifecare | Narrabeen   A volunteer driver is vital in creating a sense of well-being, connection and community for veterans. The volunteer will drive veterans to medical appointments and social activities, collecting them from the agreed pick-up point in ANZAC Village...

An epic fantasy set in Manly will enthrall readers of any age Ingrid J Adams’ fantasy book Descended steeps readers into Manly back in the 1990s. It’s the first book in a series of four, an epic love story that spans...

Early Ed | Forestville Help families, children, and the environment as a toy library assistant. You can join this wonderful team in Forestville as often as you want (weekly or fortnightly is preferred), or you might like to work on a special...

The inaugural Manly Writers’ Festival was held in Manly from 14 to 16 March at the Darley Smith Centre on The Corso. The festival included one-on-one conversations, Q&A panel discussions, presentations and book launches across many genres. It was officially opened...

Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel, officially opened a new specialist disability accommodation (SDA) facility on the site of the former Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Beacon Hill on 28 March. The new build, which consists of three specially designed homes...

Permaculture | Narrabeen   Have you got some good organisational skills and are looking for a way to give back to the community? Permaculture Northern Beaches (PNB) is looking for an enthusiastic event organiser to take the lead in organising the International...

With housing availability becoming a political issue, it’s interesting to review the last time the shortage of shelter reached critical levels. The 1940s and 1950s were desperate times for many. World War Two absorbed materials and labour so housing construction tapered...

Mary’s House and The Daisy Centre help those impacted by domestic violence Mary’s House opened in 2016 on the North Shore and provides emergency accommodation for women escaping domestic and family abuse (DFA). The refuge accommodates four women and their children per...

The Balmoral Swim celebrated its 33rd anniversary with more than 1,000 swimmers and a successful fundraising effort that raised over $100,000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute. On 24 March, the shores of Balmoral shimmered with excitement as swimmers, families, and community...