This tropical tree attracted the rich and famous The source of the name Palm Beach at the northern end of the peninsula is well known. Before European settlement, it was home to a substantial number of palm trees – Livistona australis,...

Computer Pals Narrabeen celebrates 30 year milestone Computer Pals for Seniors Northern Beaches (CPS) has empowered over 3,000 seniors to be tech savvy at the Tramshed Arts and Community Centre in Narrabeen for the last 30 years. Nan Bosler, of Collaroy Plateau,...

With one in four Australian school-aged kids experiencing bullying, the Bullying No Way: National Week of Action, which runs until 15 August, comes at a critical time. Parenting advocates Triple P − Positive Parenting Program revealed that according to a recent...

For 10 years the Mark Gunter Photo Awards have been raising funds for cancer research Award-winning cycling photographer, Mark Gunter, said his aim was to capture the ‘truth, passion and emotion’ of life in his shots. Following his death at age...

Manly teen Nathan lands a recurring guest spot on Home and Away Young actor and model, Nathan Rhys Quevedo Murray, 15, is no stranger to the screen, having appeared in television commercials, fashion campaigns and feature films from babyhood. His latest...

Panel deems restaurant ‘not in public interest’ There will be no Maccas in Balgowlah, after the Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel refused a $4 million proposal for a new restaurant and drive-through. Initially the proposal was for a 24- hour McDonalds on...

With trial HSC exams well underway across schools on the North Shore and Northern Beaches, Year 12 students are being encouraged to take advantage of study spaces at their local council libraries. Forestville Library offers members access to the premises 24...

Local Greens councillors are inviting the community to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the nuclear bombings in Japan with a candlelight vigil at Oxford Falls Peace Park on 9 August. Hundreds of thousands of Japanese residents died and suffered lifelong injuries...

World champion surfer Layne Beachley inspires with her new book, Awake Academy Beloved seven-time world champion surfer and Queenscliff local Layne Beachley is know for her feats in the water. But many may not know that following her retirement after 19...

King’s Scout award winner Will Raymond is carrying on a proud family legacy For Will Raymond, joining the scouts when he was six years old was a simple way of getting to meet other people his age, and have some fun...