A man has been sentenced to two years in prison, with a non-parole period of 14 months, for his involvement in the Manly Wharf brawl earlier this year. The incident, which occurred on 6 January, involved almost 40 individuals. It…

BY ALEX DRISCOLL If you love pickleball and care about mental health, this is the perfect competition for you! Pickleball has become a global phenomenon. It’s one of the fastest-growing pastimes in Australia, and the Northern Beaches is home to…

The State Government has set up a taskforce to examine the future of the ‘disastrous’ private public partnership (PPP), NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has announced. Negotiations are yet to start over how operator Healthscope will hand back the public side…

Willoughby City Council’s 2025 Chatswood Lunar New Year Festival has generated close to $80 million in economic activity, drawing thousands to the month-long celebration of the Year of the Snake. The festival featured a range of public events including the…

The NSW Government has announced that Narrabeen Sports High will receive a new Performing Arts Hall, in addition to upgrades already underway. This new hall, announced on 11 April, will include seating for up to 500 students, two acoustically treated…

Northern Beaches Hospital’s Dr Johnny Kwei and Dr Carla Gillespie reveal how cutting-edge bariatric and body contouring techniques complete the weight loss journey. The 2024 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Burden of Disease Study shows 60% of Australians are…

Hi Tammy, I am in my late 60s and retiring soon. I want to travel and enjoy retirement while I’m able. I also want to stay in my home long term. How do I balance both? Beth, Avalon Hi Beth,…

Effie is on fire for the Sydney Comedy Festival The Sydney Comedy Festival has had us in stitches for 20 years since the inaugural event in 2005, and over 270 local and international acts are sure to have you rolling…

North Shore MPs demand faster action The State Government announced on 12 March it would purchase 50 articulated (bendy) buses, as well as 10 B-Line double-decker buses, to address ongoing service delays and cancellations on the North Shore. In February…