The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over Manly Lagoon at Queenscliff has opened, aimed at resolving a long-standing chokepoint in the regional active transport link between Warringah Mall and Manly. Featuring a generous 4-metre-wide design, the bridge ensures ample space to...

Willoughby City Council has issued a penalty notice of $30,000 to Builtcom Constructions Pty Ltd, the occupier of a development site at 100 Edinburgh Road in Castlecrag, for failing to put required pollution controls in place. The contractor carrying out works...

Marine Rescue Broken Bay is hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday 8 August 2026 at Royal Motor Yacht Club in Newport. Gather your friends and family and form a team or just come solo for a night of knowledge testing,...

North Sydney Council is seeking community ideas for the next generation of playgrounds as planning begins for upgrades to four popular recreation areas across the local government area. Council is seeking to better understand how the spaces are currently used, what...

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...

National Tree Day is coming up on Sunday 26 July. What better way to celebrate than by planting trees yourself! A planting session will take place at Brightmore Reserve in Cremorne on the day. This year’s planting aims to expand and...

Northern Beaches Council is proposing to extend the Mona Vale Beach (south) dog off-leash area trial (the trial) for a further 12 months to 13 October 2027. The trial commenced on 14 October 2025 and is planned to conclude on 13...

Dee Why residents will soon be able to grow fresh produce and local connections with Northern Beaches Council approving a new community garden at Arthur Reserve. At its recent meeting, Council endorsed the creation of a Dee Why community garden, following...

A new exhibition at Stanton Library is marking the centenary of two of North Sydney’s most valued harbour headlands, highlighting a story of community action and environmental restoration. The exhibition, For the People: the centenary of Balls Head and Berry Island...

After more than 48 years as the home of squash and indoor racquet sports on Sydney’s North Shore, Willoughby Squash has closed its doors for the final time. The club, featuring 10 courts – including the only full-size doubles squash courts...