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Lack of protection of Byles Creek Valley has been the thorn in the side of the Beecroft community for over 60 years. Residing in the Epping electorate, Byles Creek Valley is home to critically endangered fauna and flora. Though some of the valley is protected, since 2016, the parcel of...

In the 2025 North Sydney Garden Competition, local gardening creativity and talent is celebrated. Hosted by North Sydney Council, the competition is a way of bringing the community together. All North Sydney LGA residents are encouraged to submit an entry—those in apartments, in houses, school and community group gardens, and...

John’s ultra-marathon may be over, but his $10,000 fundraising target for Royal North Shore’s aged care services is still on track. When John Barnard-Richardson set out to run the Ultra Trail Jervis Bay to raise funds for acute aged care services at Royal North Shore Hospital, he didn’t expect the...

The Village Chef by Meals on Wheels are making big strides. At the team’s new Hornsby site, renovations have been underway. Beginning in mid-June, projections for completion were in mid-July. While the team waited, the service was operating from the small Turramurra location, but with demand, the Village Chef needed...

Join us for a dynamic community networking event that goes beyond the average charity night. Community Pitch 2025 is your chance to be part of something inspiring and make a significant impact on your local community. This exciting opportunity offers local business owners and individuals a unique opportunity to support...

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events on Sydney’s social calendar—the 2025 Sapphire Gala Ball, taking place on Saturday, 30 August at the ICC Sydney Grand Ballroom. This much-loved annual event isn’t just a glamorous evening out—it’s a vital fundraiser for Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney...

Local footy club volunteer has been recognised in Bunnings’ “Legend of the Tongs” initiative. Lauren Urasaki from the Hornsby Berowra Eagles Junior AFL Club has been volunteering for the last five years at the club’s BBQs. Since her eldest son started playing at the Eagles, Lauren has passionately dedicated her...

Spanish moss is proving troublesome for Willoughby City Council. Colloquially, Spanish moss is known as Old Man’s Beard. It appears as pale green or white hanging foliage and grows rapidly. The weed is threatening native trees and streetscapes. Spanish moss can germinate quickly in new areas, including backyards and balconies....

New research by Norton, a consumer cyber safety brand, has found that one in three Australians have been targeted by a scam this year. Most commonly, 30% of Australians have received fake invoices and 29% have been targeted in a phishing attack. On average, over $1,500 is lost by each...

The ABC Friends Northern Suburbs of Sydney (NSoS) Branch is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To honour the occasion, ABC Friends is presenting short 30-minute documentary outlining the origin story of the association. In 1976 while in their Turramurra home, Corin Fairburn Bass, Walter Bass, Hans Bandler and Faith Bandler discussed...