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BLUE GUM HIGH Forest in the Hornsby Shire is critically endangered. Less than 5% of the forest remains, and to protect the ecosystem, Hornsby Shire Council are calling on residents for help. Blue Gum High Forest has specific soil and rainfall requirements, limiting where the forest can grow. In order...

Two by-elections are slated to be held in October. Liberal members Matt Kean for Hornsby and Dominic Perrottet for Epping resigned from their state seats. After 13 years in parliament, comfortably sitting in the Hornsby seat, Matt Kean announced his departure in June of 2024. Shortly following his announcement, Labor...

AS part of the Emerge Festival throughout September, Willoughby City Council are holding the Chatswood StreetFair. Named as the North Shore’s biggest street party, the event will take place on Saturday the 7th of September. To kick off the StreetFair at 10am, a parade will weave its way through the...

T here are few who have served the community for as long as the Honourable Philip Ruddock AO. Though first officially entering politics in 1973 when elected the Member for Parramatta, Philip Ruddock’s journey began much sooner. In the halls of the Hornsby Shire Council Chambers, Philip could be seen...

During August at Magpies Waitara, Lindfield & Districts Community Bank held their annual Community Pitch.  Ten worthy community groups gave their passionate presentations, asking local businesses and individuals for vital funding. Since commencing in 2019, the Community Pitch has grown beyond the expectations of the Lindfield & Districts Community Bank....

Legal action is now a part of Sydney Olympic Pool’s redevelopment history.  On the 22nd of July, North Sydney moved to commence legal proceedings against Brewster Hjorth Architects (BHA) for design services in relation to the Pool’s redevelopment. With this resolution, CEO Therese Cole was authorised to notify Sparke Helmore,...

Construction projects have begun on the public Kangaroo Point boardwalk. Funded by the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active and Metropolitan Greenspace programs, the boardwalk is the second phase of an active transport project. This project features an elevated boardwalk on a concrete pathway stretching approximately one kilometre from Kangaroo Point...

FORMER Northern Beaches Council Mayor, Michael Regan, has been recognised with the NSW Local Government Association Emeritus Mayor Award.  The award recognises the service of local councillors during their tenure as mayor. Cr Regan served on both the Warringah and Northern Beaches Council for over a decade, popularly elected as...

The 2024 Young Writers’ Competition winners have been announced. At the Northern Beaches Council Chambers, Council revealed the student winners. The youngsters were asked to submit a short story featuring the word “crystal”. With over 400 entries, guest author judges sifted through to find the stories with originality, a talented...

ARTARMON Streetscape Upgrade is in practical completion.  With the planting of the final tree on the 16th of August, Willoughby City Council gathered at the site of Hampden Road to revel in the long-awaited completion. For the Streetscape project, enhancements were made, widening the pedestrian footpaths, improving and adding new...