Council news from Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby: meetings, rates, planning decisions and local democracy.
Cremorne Point residents will be posted wristbands, with entry points fenced and revellers bag-checked this New Year's Eve.
Gas is banned in all new North Sydney homes, effective July 1. Here's what residents need to know.
North Sydney councillors voted to give themselves a pay rise - on the same night they locked in a 52.66% resident rate hike.
A Mosman councillor wants to blockade the Spit Bridge in “direct action” against Labor’s housing reform impacting the suburb.
Two North Sydney councillors say the council holds $2.5m in unspent childcare funds that could save Kelly’s Place in Crows Nest.
Former PM Tony Abbott wants Mosman residents to form a human chain and block the bulldozers over the sale of HMAS Penguin.
Tony Abbott will headline a Mosman forum on 16 June to fight the sale of HMAS Penguin. Worried about development? Get involved.
North Sydney Council signals it will implement IPART's approved 52% rate rise - despite massive community opposition.
Lime Bikes are heading to Mosman - and Council admits it cannot unreasonably block the operator under new NSW laws.
North Sydney Council is set to charge commercial dog walkers, personal trainers and wedding couples to use public parks from July 1.
North Sydney Council marks Pride Month 2026 with a free picnic at Ted Mack Civic Park on 14 June, rainbow-lit buildings, a portrait exhibition and a Stanton Library panel.
In five years, Mosman recorded 159 tree vandalism incidents and took just ONE case to court. Now, Council is about to employ a "Tree Cop".
Residents are being asked to choose between two housing futures before 19 May - and it's never been more important to have your say.
Australian Government officials will front a public meeting on the sale of HMAS Penguin, being held at Allan Border Oval Pavilion next Friday.
Mosman Council has unveiled plans to overhaul Spit East Reserve - returning it to the public after years of difficult access.
Children's parties and picnics in most North Sydney parks could soon come with a council bill under a policy voted on Monday.
Mosman residents can get free plants and an onsite garden design consult to transform their nature strips into thriving street gardens.
Specialist divers will return to Balmoral Baths on Friday to investigate whether two sharks have moved from the netted enclosure.
North Sydney Council has voted to remove tables and chairs at Hayes St Wharf, despite hundreds of online objections from residents.
Swimmers rushed from the water at Balmoral Baths on Wednesday, when two sharks were sighted inside the netted area.
Finishing touches to the new Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp are underway, with more work scheduled across the site this week.
Properties were damaged after a pipe burst in Cremorne on Monday, leaving thousands without water and causing chaos on local streets.
North Sydney Council placed at least 20 seizure notices on community seating used by residents on Hayes St in Neutral Bay.
North Sydney Council has BANNED gas in all new homes from July 1, lighting a fuse with many angry residents.
North Sydney Council has asked IPART to approve a Special Rate Variation (SRV) that would lift your rates by 53% over three years.
A political battle is brewing after the NSW Government moved to secure the future of golf at Cammeray Golf Course.
$11 a swim: North Sydney Pool entry fee sparks fresh debate as reopening nears - and locals won't get a discount.
The playground near Chinamans Beach is set for an upgrade, and Council wants you to help shape what it looks like.
A Mosman Council report has revealed the Balmoral Burn left a trail of destruction in its wake, following the 2025 race.
North Sydney Council wants to ban gas appliances in all new houses and apartments due to concerns about climate change.
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Plans for more lighting hours on North Sydney ovals have been dimmed, except for a modest trial at Anderson Park in Neutral Bay.
Mosman Council has announced the appointment of Craig Covich as its new General Manager.
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker is leading a community fight to save Milsons Point Post Office.
Mosman residents can expect refreshed public spaces, important environmental updates, and a host of community activities this August.
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Shore School in North Sydney wants to purchase part of a public road, with plans to incorporate it into its existing campus.
Ticketless parking fines in North Sydney have raised a staggering amount of revenue in the past twelve months according to latest data.
North Sydney residents could now face cuts to some services after the regulator rejected Council's proposed 87% rate increase.
The construction giant rebuilding North Sydney Pool is taking council to court, seeking $28 million in compensation.
North Sydney Council is on the hunt for a Parking Ranger to join its crack team of highly productive officers.
North Sydney Councillors will propose a Notice of Motion at next Monday’s meeting to loosen restrictions on dogs in local pubs.
The government regulator is now seeking community feedback on North Sydney Council’s application to jack up rates by 87%.
North Sydney Council has voted to increase its rates by more than 87 per cent over two years at an explosive council meeting on Monday night.
Only around 10% of the proposed 87% rate rise from North Sydney Council is needed to fund the Olympic Pool fiasco, according to Councillor James Spence
Residents are rallying against a proposed rate hike of nearly 90%, urging the community to sign petitions and contact North Sydney Councillors ahead of February 10.
A temporary street plaza that cost almost $500,000 and blocked local traffic is set to be dismantled after just four years.
An open letter from the Headland Preservation Group, asking Mosman Council to reconsider the Middle Head Oval proposal.
Every four years in September, local residents over the age of 18 head to their closest polling booth to vote for who will represent them at the local council. Here is some helpful info on how to prepare.
Local residents head to the ballot box on Saturday 14 September, but many of you are wondering where to cast your (compulsory) vote.
Postal vote applications are now open for residents unable to vote in person at the local council elections on 14 September.
A Mosman councillor has lodged a notice of motion, calling on local leaders to reject a Minns Government proposal for two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel.
Works designed to increase opportunities for female and mixed team sports participation have been unveiled at Georges Heights Oval.
The next local government elections are scheduled for 14 September. In Mosman, voters will go to the polls to elect a Mayor and six councillors.
Before Mosman’s houses had identifying numbers, many had names, each with a story to tell about the house or its owners.
Ticketless parking fines in the North Sydney Council area have led to a boom in revenue, with latest statistics revealing 51,251 penalties were issued in 2023, raking in a staggering $8,668,878.
An art deco-inspired outdoor space, with new seating, shady pergolas and a purpose-built acrylic noise barrier, has been given the green light.
Plans to construct new buildings at Middle Head have sparked a furious backlash from locals, with many converging on Mosman Council chambers to voice their concerns.
Local residents are invited to contribute to the National Flying Fox monitoring program by attending a special “Bat Count” this weekend
BusWalk is promoting utilisation of Mosman’s bus network and short walks around neighbourhoods to connect precincts such as Balmoral Beach and Mosman Village.
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Mosman residents can now help prevent soft plastics from going to waste by signing up to a new free recycling program.
Grab those secateurs and power up the lawn mower! Entries are about to close for the North Sydney Council Garden Competition 2023.
Mosman Square has been reopened to the public and the Village Green is set to reopen at the end of July.
Barry O’Keefe Library is undergoing some updates with two new lounge areas set for completion by the end of July to provide additional spaces to read and relax.
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Budding artists have until Friday, 28 April, to register and submit their drawings, paintings, photographs, videos, prints, sculptures or ceramics to try their hand at winning the prestigious Mosman Youth Art Prize.
Mosman Collective brings you the latest info from Council each week, as part of its commitment to local news.
Mosman Collective brings you the latest info from Council each week, as part of its commitment to local news.
Mosman Collective brings you the latest info from Council each week, as part of its commitment to local news.
Mosman Collective brings you the latest info from Council each week, as part of its commitment to local news.
A fiery meeting at North Sydney Council has resulted in a vote to support controversial plans for a new ramp onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Mosman Collective brings you the latest info from Council each week, as part of its commitment to local news.
Council encourages responsible pet ownership in Mosman. Dog walkers and owners are reminded to be responsible as they and their companions exercise outdoors during the warm weather.
Mosman Collective brings you the latest info from Council each week, as part of its commitment to local news.
A bold plan to knock down 23 Cremorne houses has been delayed after an emergency Council meeting was called to stop the "imminent threat" of a new aged care facility on Parraween St going ahead.
North Sydney Council has called for an independent review of its management of the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment to ensure the project remains on track.
Councillor Roy Bendall has been elected to the position of Deputy Mayor for a 12-month term.
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Visitors to Balmoral Beach and reserve can now see first-hand the important role Mosman’s impressive figs lining The Esplanade play in the area’s local environment.
There’s lots of GOOD NEWS to share in this week’s Council roundup, including the return of Mosman’s Brunch Club, Kids Book Week and a new Curiosity Hub for teens, as ANNA USHER reports.
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There’s lots of GOOD NEWS to share in this week’s Council roundup, including details on a new boardwalk set for Bradleys Head and a major revamp set for Mosman Square.
Thousands of lower north shore locals have been stung with a fresh cost of living blow, after Mosman and North Sydney Councils were given the green light to increase rates.
A controversial plan to jack up beachside parking meter fees will go ahead from July 1.
A pilot cadetship and traineeship program is being launched as part of council's commitment to supporting local young people beginning their career journey.
North Sydney Council has released its vision for the future, with residents told to expect major upgrades to infrastructure and more open space over the next decade.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information. Here’s what’s happening.
North Sydney Council has been accused of ditching Advance Australia Fair from its Citizenship Ceremonies.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information. Here’s what’s happening.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information.
Times up for unattended boats and other vehicles monopolising local parking.
As part of its commitment to local news, Mosman Collective provides a weekly update of important Council information. Here’s what’s happening.
Using a parking meter in Mosman is about to hit motorists even harder in the hip pocket. From July 1, parking at Balmoral will sting you $40 for the day during the peak October to April season.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information.
Mosman Council has closed the suburbs only Covid-19 testing clinic after mounting complaints from residents on Melrose St.
The NSW Land and Environment Court has paved the way for supermarket giant Woolworths to open a store on Military Rd in Mosman.
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