Local shark nets date back to the 1930s In the recent reporting of the tragic death of Mercury Psillakis following a shark attack at Dee Why/Long Reef Beach, it was sometimes mentioned that there had not been a death at…

With cocktails at sunset on offer accompanied by ocean views, spending a Saturday night at Freshwater’s new venue, Bombies, is a great way to enjoy a warm spring evening. We arrive at the rooftop venue to find it’s bustling with…

Try these five iconic summer walks on the North Shore Luna Park foreshore walk This beautiful harbourside walk from Milsons Point to Lavender Bay offers sites of historical interest as well as perfect views of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks. The…

‘Where culture meets coastline:’ A stage for art, food and community is coming to the Beaches Block out your calendar for 5 to 7 December, because Avalon, Whale Beach and Palm Beach are set to transform into a vibrant stage…

No two days are the same for Taronga Zoo’s senior vet Taronga Zoo’s senior veterinarian Kimberly Vinette Herrin says she was eccentric as a child. “I was that sort of strange kid that would go out and collect caterpillars and…

North Sydney Council invites local business owners, commercial property stakeholders and business operators to attend the Let’s Talk Rates Business Breakfast, on Thursday 20 November from 7am to 9am at Hutley Hall, 200 Miller Street in North Sydney. Join council…

Surf Life Saving volunteer’s medal for service Water Police officer Doug Lucas has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal for 6,500 volunteer hours with Pittwater Surf Life Saving clubs (SLSC). Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley, Governor of NSW, gave…

Local athletes have been named as finalists in the NSW Sports Awards. Allambie Paralympic athlete Mali Lovell and Invictus Games medal winner David Miln, a biathlon and Nordic skiier from Seaforth, are both in the running for the honour of…

Local organisations are taking Christmas donations to help those in need With the rising cost of living, many families are doing it tough this Christmas. Here’s a list of five local charities you can support to spread a little cheer…