Community

Ku-ring-gai Council has partnered with Dress for Success to help women on their journey to employment and financial independence through a month-long community clothing drive. Dress for Success provides women with professional clothing, career support and mentoring to help them build confidence and take the next step toward economic security....

Public school students across northern Sydney are taking an active role in shaping the future of education through the newly established Metropolitan North District Representative Council. Spanning suburbs from the Northern Beaches to the Nepean River, the council gives students from primary and secondary schools the opportunity to collaborate, share...

Northern Beaches Council is calling on young residents to help shape the future of their community by joining the 2026–2027 Youth Advisory Group (YAG). Applications are open until Sunday 12 October for the two-year program, which brings together 25 young people aged 12 to 24 from across the council’s five...

Another Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney Book Fair is set for Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October at Oakhill College in Castle Hill. Over 70,000 second-hand books are for sale, in a range of genres and categories. Books on animals, arts, architecture, memoirs, children’s, young adult, craft, history, music, psychology,...

North Sydney’s unsung heroes have been recognised for their outstanding contributions at the 2025 North Sydney Community Awards, held at Sub Base Platypus. The annual event celebrated residents whose volunteer work strengthens connections, protects the environment and inspires future generations. Mayor Zoë Baker praised the winners, describing them as “shining...

Summer brings longer days, glowing tans, and increased risk of bushfires. In New South Wales, the conditions for bushfires are perfect, with lengthy dry periods, humidity, and the presence of long grass, shrubbery, and vegetation. Peak periods for bushfire are October through to March. Bushfire preparedness is crucial to survival and...

With new rules for social media coming, the focus for parents shifting. The legal responsibility to block under-16s from platforms like TikTok and Instagram now rests entirely with the tech companies, not families, meaning there are no penalties for parents or children. This is a chance to reset your family’s digital habits....

Tragedy struck the Northern Beaches community in early September when 57-year-old Mercury Psillakis was fatally attacked by a shark at Long Reef Beach. Earlier this year, the NSW Government announced a trial to remove shark nets from three beaches across Sydney and the Central Coast, with local councils asked to...

  In a few short years, Northern Galaxy, the volunteer-run female football program of Berowra Football Club and Mt Colah Football Club, has skyrocketed to success. Starting in 2021 with 200 female players, Galaxy now boasts over 330 players across 28 teams and offers playing opportunities from Girls Under 6s (G6) all the...

Upper North Shore volunteers have been crowned as local champions. The Centre for Volunteering annually hosts the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards to celebrate the work of individuals and teams across the state. This year, the 2025 Upper North Shore Volunteer of the Year award was presented to retired Turramurra...