Volunteer Simone Short has been recognised for her work in starting the Gidget Foundation, named in honour of her late sister Simone Short, co-founder and chair of the Gidget foundation, has devoted herself to volunteer work for two decades, raising…

The Friends of Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden are celebrating Spring and the new Central Lawn and Gardens at a Spring Festival on Sunday 12 October from 10am to 2pm with lots for everyone to enjoy. Put a spring in your…

The first new treatment for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s brings new hope to Australians in the initial stages of this insidious disease. Catherine Lewis reports. The silent, stealthy stealing away of memory and self is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, the…

Two men have been questioned and released following an alleged threatening gesture outside Cremorne Synagogue on 7 October. About 9.55am on 7 October, police were called to Yeo Street, Cremorne after a man was observed to allegedly point what was…

Stellar line up aims to entertain after one-year hiatus The Northern Beaches Music Festival is back with a vengeance this year, promising two days of the best of local and National talent at the Tramshed Community Arts Centre in Narrabeen…

A woman was found dead in a suspected drowning on Sunday morning. Just after 10.30am this Sunday 5 October, emergency services were called to Prahran Avenue in Frenchs Forest, due to a concern for welfare. Officers attached to Northern Beaches…

Doctors trade medicine for music to raise funds for research into this rare condition The Australian Doctors Orchestra (ADO) – about 100 classically trained musicians who are also medical professionals – are converging on The Concourse in Chatswood this October…

Volunteer Antoinette Spear is recognised for her work with Autism Swim Antoinette Spear was delighted to be named as one three Westfield Local Heroes finalists on the Northern Beaches for her work with Autism Swim and launching its Dippers inclusive…

Local soccer player Miles Milliner has been playing in stadiums across the globe Soccer left-back Miles Milliner, 16, has been kicking big goals over the last couple of years, and now the Cromer resident has joined the national junior team…