Kids, don’t miss this opportunity to lose yourself in another world over the holidays with the summer reading challenge. Run by Willoughby City Library, the summer reading challenge invites readers up to the age of 16 to enjoy a literary journey...

Children and families at Bear Cottage in Manly had an early Christmas surprise on 18 December when Santa arrived by helicopter, helped out by Toll Helicopter and Ambulance Australia as Rudolph and the other reindeer were so busy getting ready...

Global superstar author Matt Reilly’s career has exploded since he wrote his first novel Contest in 1996. The former Mosman resident chats about his successful Netflix movie and new novel Mr Einstein’s Secretary. Matt Reilly is such a relaxed character that...

RSL Lifecare | Narrabeen RSL Lifecare is seeking a kind person with good listening skills to visit a veteran or senior in Narrabeen. For only one hour per week or fortnight, a visitor can provide a lot of joy to a resident...

How the Catholic Church acquired land at North Head When we visit North Head today, we cannot help but be impressed by the beauty of the location and perhaps think of how fortunate the Catholic Church was when it was granted...

Christmas is celebrated in many ways by communities in Australia. We look at festive traditions on the North Shore and Northern Beaches.   Traditional Ukrainian food: kutya, borsch, dumplings and cabbage rolls on the festive table. Image credit: Oleg Batrak.   Ukrainian tribute to...

In the lead up to Christmas, Rotarians are out and about to make sure those in need have a merry Christmas. Trees of Joy have been installed in local shopping centres so people can donate gifts for those in need. It is...

Warriewood local Jay Stevens refused to accept life in a wheelchair following a tragic accident. Instead, he set his sights on Mount Everest. Jay Stevens had all his cards stacked up. He was just married with an 18 month-old son, living...

Cindy Lambert’s Give Hub provides the community with a simple way to give back at Christmas. Forestville local Cindy Lambert saw a Melbourne-based Instagram post in 2021 about giving back at Christmas which sparked her to start The Give Hub. “I saw...

When Camilla and Eloise were born 28 weeks early, life-saving equipment provided by the Humpty Dumpty Foundation helped them survive and now thrive as healthy one-year-olds. Parents Stuart and Tara tell their story.   We have just celebrated the very special first...