Christianity was the dominant religion in Australia for more than two centuries. From the second half of the 19th century, churches mushroomed across New South Wales. In the ever-expanding Sydney of the mid-to-late 1800s, populations grew so that the £500...

Peninsula Living caught up with local renowned journalist, television producer, author and pioneer of the Australian media landscape, Anita Jacoby, to discuss her personal new book. When we sit down with Anita Jacoby, she’s open about her life in Pittwater, her...

After finishing a science degree in zoology and ecology and a PHD focusing on ants, Professor Lesley Hughes switched her focus to researching climate change and fighting to stop our climate crisis. “Once I started reading about it, I got more...

Most readers will know that the suburb and beach to the immediate north of Queenscliff has flirted over the years with the names Freshwater and Harbord. The Freshwater name came first and arose locally and naturally. It applied to the beach,...

In April 2020, the International Monetary Fund declared the worldwide ‘Great Lockdown’ to be the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Last year did not see much in the way of global recovery. It will be for future historians...

In 1909 the Newport ‘township’ was located on the shore of Pittwater, near the wharf. The surf beach and adjacent land was privately owned, part of the Farrell farm. Despite this, a surf lifesaving club was formed at Newport in December...

Matt Grainger is a staple of the Northern Beaches surfing community, with a mission to keep the ‘froth’ alive in our younger generations. At 52, Matt has dedicated his life to teaching surfing and played a crucial role in the success...

The Queen of Entertainment North Shore Living shines the spotlight on Mosman local Angela Bishop as she reflects on Studio 10, her family, and 30 years spent reporting on the entertainment industry. What keeps you passionate about the arts and entertainment...

Freshwater Nutrition’s Charity and Peta King, share how they overcame serious illness and significant debt and won USD $96,000 on ‘Name That Tune’. 2020 was the year that brought the world to a standstill. But for Charity and Peta, Covid-19 was...

North Shore local Michelle Key is on a mission to make hospitals a more comfortable experience through her beloved charity foundation. Michelle is the founder of North Shore Mums Smiles 2U, an entirely voluntary charity which aims to bring care and...