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General news from Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby, updated daily. Breaking incidents, council decisions, road and transport changes, development, local campaigns and community news from across Sydney’s lower north shore. Reported by Anna Usher, a local journalist who lives here. This is the main news feed of Mosman Collective.

End of an Era: Mosman bids farewell to Jimmy and Toula Koustoubardis with a vibrant street party on Avenue Rd.

End of an Era: Mosman bids farewell to Jimmy and Toula Koustoubardis with a vibrant street party on Avenue Rd.

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:10:01+10:00July 1, 2019|General|

After nearly 40 years selling fresh fruit and vegetables, the legendary green-grocers formally said goodbye to their landmark store on Saturday, at a street party organised by loyal customers to celebrate their retirement.

Save our Shops: Final chapter for Mosman book store Pages & Pages as retail casualties continue to grow.

Save our Shops: Final chapter for Mosman book store Pages & Pages as retail casualties continue to grow.

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:20:37+10:00June 15, 2019|Business, General|

I’m a parent. And like all parents, life is busy. From the moment the alarm slaps us awake each morning, it’s a race against time to try and find more time in the day. Wait. What? Stick with me here people. You know the drill...

Exclusive Images: Historic Mosman Rowers Club saved after mid morning blaze.

Exclusive Images: Historic Mosman Rowers Club saved after mid morning blaze.

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:10:10+10:00April 3, 2019|General|

Patrons were forced to run from Mosman Rowers Club this morning, after a blaze broke out on the lower level just after 10:30am. More than 40 fire fighters were called to the Mosman Bay landmark, as plumes of smoke billowed from lower level windows of the new Archie Bear café.

Save Our Soles: Mosman Cobbler Carl Aloisio retires after almost half a century in shoe biz.

Save Our Soles: Mosman Cobbler Carl Aloisio retires after almost half a century in shoe biz.

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:10:12+10:00March 13, 2019|General|

From teetering Louboutins to that favourite pair of R.M. Williams boots, Carl Aloisio has been saving our soles for generations. But this week, the lower North Shore’s most trusted shoe maker and cobbler will hand up his apron for the final time.

GWS Giants: Our girl Erin McKinnon set for North Melbourne clash in her first AFLW home game of the season!

GWS Giants: Our girl Erin McKinnon set for North Melbourne clash in her first AFLW home game of the season!

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:20:39+10:00February 7, 2019|General|

When she wanted to play Australian Rules football eight years ago, Erin McKinnon couldn’t find a female team anywhere in Sydney. So, she had the idea to create her own, somehow convincing a few Mosman school mates to field a team.

Australia denies citizenship to Chinese billionaire Huang Xiangmo, so what happens to his $15 million Mosman mansion now?

Australia denies citizenship to Chinese billionaire Huang Xiangmo, so what happens to his $15 million Mosman mansion now?

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:20:40+10:00February 6, 2019|General|

Mosman home owner Huang Xiangmo, one of China’s wealthiest and most prominent businessmen, is unable to return to his Beauty Point mansion, after being denied re-entry to Australia.

Snakes on a Beach: Balmoral beach goers shocked by a HUGE snake sunning itself on the sand!

Snakes on a Beach: Balmoral beach goers shocked by a HUGE snake sunning itself on the sand!

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:20:40+10:00November 7, 2018|Beaches & Harbour, Wildlife & Pets, General|

You’ve heard of snakes on a plane – but what about snakes on a beach? Yes folks, it seems we’re not the only ones enjoying the sunshine on Sydney’s iconic Balmoral beach – with a two metre Diamond Python also taking advantage of the warm November weather this week.

My Mosman: Angela Bishop shares her favourite things about the suburb that’s been her home for a lifetime.

My Mosman: Angela Bishop shares her favourite things about the suburb that’s been her home for a lifetime.

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:20:40+10:00October 19, 2018|General|

This week, network Ten’s Angela Bishop talks to us about her history with our beautiful suburb – and how she likes to spend her time in Mosman, when she’s not travelling the globe.

Where have all the flowers gone? Community rallies to protest new roundabout.

Where have all the flowers gone? Community rallies to protest new roundabout.

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:10:26+10:00July 21, 2018|General|

Cremorne's floral protest continues to flourish, after the removal of shrubbery and landscaping at a busy local intersection. A new roundabout on Murdoch and Bannerman streets has left many locals outraged, with some even calling it "a monstrosity", and the very best example of "clown planning".

Mosman Rowers SOS: Last minute plea for local residents to help save the iconic club from sinking.

Mosman Rowers SOS: Last minute plea for local residents to help save the iconic club from sinking.

Anna Usher2026-08-12T21:10:27+10:00July 17, 2018|General|

It’s one minute to midnight for the beleaguered Mosman Rowers Club, with a $150,000 cash injection urgently needed from Members by July 30th. The desperate plea for funding, to secure the future of the 145-year-old institution.