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
NS
June is Pride Month in North Sydney, with Council hosting a mix of community celebrations and creative experiences. A highlight of the month is the Pride Picnic, on Sunday 14 June from 12pm to 4pm at Ted Mack Civic Park. The...
NS
Regular users of North Shore trains will have seen a sign at Waverton Station urging passengers to ‘Alight here for beautiful Balls Head.’ The history of that iconic graphic is uncertain. A faded version was already in place by the...
NBS
Briony Scott returns to Manly as the new CEO of Royal Far West For Briony Scott, taking up the position of chief executive officer at Royal Far West (RFW) in Manly is a full-circle moment. While growing up in Seaforth, Briony...
PW
Drought led to Narrabeen Lagoon being used as an airstrip in the 1920s In 1910 a requirement was imposed on Warringah Council – as a precondition to the NSW Government agreeing to fund the extension of the tram from Brookvale –...
PW
As PingPongParkinson turns one, PL talks to president Helen Halford about its growth Every week, the PCYC greets a group of people who play table tennis. While at first glance they seem unremarkable, albeit a bit of an older crowd, what’s...
NS
Ensemble Theatre aims to inspire the next generation of storytellers A new creative hub has been launched to inspire the next generation of storytellers. Ensemble Youth Studio (the studio), founded by Ensemble Theatre, aims to connect young people with the magic...
NS
The Gidget Foundation, which supports parents experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression, will be holding a Gidget Giving Day on Wednesday 10 June, where for 24 hours only, every donation will be doubled. This will help the foundation to support twice...
PW
Neil Diamond tribute performer Peter Byrne Shakes It Up for charity Neil Diamond’s classic hit Sweet Caroline has recently found a new generation of fans, and singer Peter Byrne, who performs a tribute show to the US superstar, says it’s a...
NB
Year 12 student Hannes Ennemann recently represented Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS) as a featured speaker at the Entrepreneurial Educators Exchange Unconference in Sydney. Hannes shared his insights into the evolving challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI in education. As...
As part of its national effort to drive awareness and action, Fortem is calling on Australians to take part in Thank a First Responder Day on 10 June. The day coincides with the 10 Days of Gratitude campaign, which commenced...