Cover Stories

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...

The Post started out as a tabloid newspaper, The Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Post in September 2020. This was delivered across the two LGA's of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai later increasing the footprint to the north shore. We did this at a time when over 220 sub-metro publications ceased printing, at a time...

The largest rapidly growing cohort of Australians experiencing homelessness are women over 55. Cost-of-living is a tightening noose on all Australians. Combine that with concerning levels of domestic and family violence, the effects are devastating. Over the last decade, though the threat has been present and alarming, inaction has only...

For its 8th year, the Westfield Local Heroes initiative celebrates 126 individuals across the 42 Westfield locations who have dedicated themselves to their communities. Each Westfield location awards one winner $20,000 for the organisation or group they represent, with the two finalists receiving a $5,000 grant. This amounts to $1.25 million...

On Wednesday 20 August, Magpies Waitara was buzzing with energy as around 160 people gathered for Community Pitch 2025, an evening that has quickly become one of the most anticipated events on the local calendar. Hosted by Community Bank Lindfield, the  night brought together 38 local businesses, organisations, and community-minded individuals...

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...

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...

This September, The Post celebrates our fifth anniversary. It is difficult to believe our newsmagazine has been publishing hyperlocal articles for this spectacular community for five years. From health and sport, politics and business, community and arts, we have been curating content that is relevant to our fair North Shore...

I live on Johnson Road in Galston—a quiet, semi-rural residential street lined with single storey homes, gum trees, and associated wildlife. Hornsby Shire Council is proposing to rezone the land directly opposite our houses—from RU4 Rural to E4 General Industrial—to make way for 28 industrial units. Understandably, I, like many...

Macquarie University are trimming the fat as more than 75 jobs are axed and courses scrapped. The Faculty of Arts are facing 42 job losses while the Faculty of Science and Engineering will see 33 job losses. Students studying a Bachelor of Arts will now no longer be able to...