Thursday, 23rd July
NS, NB
With submissions closing on 26 July, it’s your last chance to enter the WIRES Wildlife Photography Competition! If you’ve snapped a wildlife shot, whether with a camera or simply with your phone, WIRES wants to see it. Winning photos will go into...
Wednesday, 22nd July
NS
An elderly man has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Sydney’s north. About 11.30am on Monday, 20 July, emergency services were called to the intersection of Penshurst and Macmahon Street, North Willoughby, following reports of a crash. Officers...
Our community
NB
Support enhancements in community safety and wellbeing on the Northern Beaches. Northern Beaches Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for community representatives to serve on the Community Safety Advisory Committee. The committee monitors the implementation of the Community Safety Plan and...
NBS
Francois is bringing the community together, one car ride at a time For Forestville resident Francois Chemillier, sharing a car ride with someone heading to the same destination is the perfect way to save money on fuel, reduce carbon emissions and...
PW
The Kerry Gleeson Centre is working to fill the gap in support services Warning: This article mentions suicide. If you need help, contact Lifeline 13 11 14 The Kerry Gleeson Centre is a recently registered charity and aims to improve mental health...
NB
Killarney Heights Public School hosted their fifth annual World Music Day on Sunday 21 June, featuring its very first Battle of the Bands competition. The event has grown significantly over the years and now features three stages of live performances, school...
NS
North Sydney Council is inviting the community to share stories of people making a difference in North Sydney. It might be a neighbour who quietly lends a hand, a young person volunteering their time, or a group creating opportunities for people...
PW
Mona Vale swimmer AJ is on her way to the Commonwealth Games For Para swimmer, Alyssa ‘AJ’ Gillespie, being announced as part of the 60-strong Dolphins team for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games is a dream come true. “I’ve always loved...
NB
NAIDOC Week runs from Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July, and will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with activities planned for the Northern Beaches area. With a theme of 50...
PW
Protecting Bongin Bongin Bay for future generations Greg Pride was humbled when Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps presented him with an Australian Government Certificate of Appreciation during Volunteers Week in May for his work as president of Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay...
NS
Wyargine Aquatic Friends are working to protect the waters off Mosman Neutral Bay resident Duncan Adams is an ocean swimmer with a passion for protecting the marine environment. As founder and president of the Wyargine Aquatic Friends (the group), Duncan and...
NBS
Manly’s much-loved heritage kangaroo statue has its head back and, for the first time in more than 70 years, its ears too. The statue was damaged in February, when its head was removed. Repairs began in April and were completed...