Northern Beaches Rotarians headed to Melbourne last week for the Rotary International Conference. It is a time for members of Rotary to get together, make new friends from around the world, liaise on projects and see what Rotary is doing on...

The first female mayor of Northern Beaches Council says the community is at the heart of her work. As outgoing mayor Michael Regan placed the mayoral chains over Sue Heins’ head on 16 May, she got a little worried. “They felt...

Four Northern Beaches athletes will compete in the Special Olympics in Berlin this month as part of the Australian national team. Special Olympics in Australia today 7000 Participants 1,123 Volunteers 18 Sports 45 Clubs 3460+ Students in School programs Lisa Weingartner will compete in athletics, Juliet Liddy...

In an exciting development for Sunrise fans, Mosman local Matt Shirvington will join Natalie Barr as a co-host on the popular morning TV show. Channel 7 made the much-anticipated announcement, revealing that Shirvington will be taking over the news desk seat...

The winners of the Northern Beaches Writers’ Competition Art and Words Project have been announced. Writers submitted both a written entry of up to 2,500 words on the theme of ‘rain’ and an image that reflected their piece. Submissions were sent...

Northern Beaches Council aims to acknowledge, respect, and share the stories of the Indigenous Australians on Sorry Day today and ahead of National Reconciliation Week. Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June, marking the dates of the 1967 referendum...

This year marks the 30th anniversary of North Sydney Council’s Bushcare program. Over three decades, volunteers and staff have transformed 12 public reserves, turning weed-invested rubbish dumps into flourishing bushlands. Bush regeneration emerged in the 1960s from the work of Mosman...

Westfield Warringah Mall has had a coastal-themed birthday bash to celebrate its 60 anniversary. The much-loved centre opened its doors on 4 April 1963 as one of the largest shopping centres in Australia, second only to Chadstone Shopping Centre in Victoria....

Students from Maria Regina Primary School in Avalon recently visited Avalon Beach for training in rip safety. Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club (ABSLSC) Heritage Committee members, Geoff Searl, Warren Young and Roger Sayers, enjoyed showing the children around and...

Australian surfers dominated on the podium at the Sydney Surf Pro at North Narrabeen, in the return of a world series event to the Pittwater Peninsula. Australia’s Isabella Nichols took out the top women’s prize, with fellow national Sally Fitzgibbons coming runner-up....