Life and style on Sydney’s lower north shore. The people, the shops, the schools, the clubs and the local characters of Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby. Profiles, openings, community events and the small things that make living here what it is. Updated daily by Anna Usher.
Mosman Cricket Club has made history by winning the First and Second Grade Premierships in the same season.
The easing of Covid restrictions has led to a surge in demand for classically styled boats on the lower north shore, with local buyers looking to enjoy Sydney Harbour on a luxury scale.
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Blessed Sacrament teacher Jesse James Muir never intended to become a best-selling children’s book author. But when the Year 2 educator couldn’t find a suitable book about kindness and compassion, he decided to write one himself.
Shocking footage of a wild wedding brawl has emerged following a glitzy reception in Mosman on Saturday night.
So 2021 wasn't the magical reset button you were hoping for. And now that we’re almost out of lockdown, it means two things...
Let’s face it. Lockdown sucks. But your roots don’t have to suffer too. If you’re not quite ready to embrace the grey, and desperately need to fix your regrowth, home hair colour kits are the next best thing.
A funny thing happened to me this week. I bonded with an elderly couple named John and Rosemary, who raised three children: Sam, Angus and Sophie in a rambling Federation home overlooking Balmoral beach.
Mosman local and former Dancing With The Stars champion Tom Williams is making a return to the dance floor in the upcoming All Stars season of the hit TV show.
Art lovers are in for a treat over the next few weeks, with a number of brilliant locals showcasing hundreds of artworks in various media, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and video.
Mosman Rowers President Kathrina Doran has been named 2021 Mosman Citizen of the Year, while local school student George Scammell has been awarded Young Citizen of the Year.
21-year-old Emelie Watkins was celebrating the end of University with friends on November 27, when the Georg Jensen white and the yellow gold ring slipped off her finger and disappeared into the sand.
What is Twiggy Forrest’s superyacht doing in Mosman? That’s the question we’re asking today.
This year's Halloween falls on a weekend for the first time in five years, which means local kids – and the inevitable influx of visitors - will be on a number of Mosman streets to Trick or Treat.
Mosman’s slugs retail strip has received a welcome boost, with three temporary ”Pop Up” stores activating empty spaces on Military Road.
Bird watching has surged in popularity during the pandemic - and this week we’re being asked to put our new skills to good use, in the 2020 Aussie Backyard Bird Count.
Mosman’s sporting facilities have been boosted with the recent completion of a new multipurpose hardcourt, suitable for basketball and netball, at Balmoral Oval.
Like most kids her age, 11-year-old Mosman girl Mia Guillergan loves making slime, playing with siblings Victoria and Zara, collecting ‘Ooshies’ and watching YouTube.
A tsunami of cashed up “lifestyle buyers” – many from the lower north shore - are flocking to Byron Bay as demand in the northern NSW town continues to surge. Homes in the former hippy haven now lure serious money, with the big dollars flooding into the exclusive enclave of Wategos Beach.
Can you help think of a name for this cute little creature? This rare Australian sea-lion - a female pup - was born at Taronga Zoo in July... and now the public is being invited to help pick a name for her!
Sophisticated wall art or a next level selfie? Mosman is crushing on photos of itself – and art loving locals just can’t get enough. It could be a deeper appreciation for the outdoors, or perhaps the extra hours spent closer to home in the Covid era, but Mosman locals are loving one snapper’s super high resolution “neighbourhood” aerial wall prints.
Spending too much time at your desk? Want to raise your fitness level in a fun, active way? Do you miss being out on the water? Middle Harbour Amateur Sailing Club has just launched its 72nd annual season and is encouraging keen competitors to try Laser sailing.
Has the pandemic helped you discover your green thumb? Or are you a long-time lover of gardening? Entries are now open for North Sydney’s annual Garden Competition via Council’s website.
Entries are now open for the 2020 Mosman Art Prize. The annual exhibition will take place 26 August – 4 October at Mosman Art Gallery. The Mosman Art Prize is the longest running and most prestigious municipal art prize in Australia.
Long-forgotten days of billycart racing, climbing trees and street cricket look set to return, thanks to a NSW Government program designed to provide kids with more opportunities to play outside.
A local photographer has found a clever way to beat the boredom of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic, capturing stunning images of local pooches, for a community initiative with Mosman Collective.
He is Mosman Rugby Club’s oldest player – who shows no signs of hanging up the boots just yet. Michael ‘Monkey’ Munro recently notched up an incredible 600 games for the Whales, cementing his legendary status at Rawson Oval, where he’s been playing since 1971.
She’s the fashion powerhouse and society darling, who pioneered online luxury retail brand Sportif - and now Sydney “IT GIRL” Deborah Symond O‘Neil is on her way to Mosman, with a new concept boutique for women of all ages.
He was born in 1929, took up swimming seriously when he turned 70, and has smashed four Australian records since January.
Telco pioneer James Spenceley is one of the youngest Australians to run a billion dollar company. The 41-year-old founded Focus Communications in 2007, leading the business to market capitalisation of more than $5 billion in 2016.
His ubiquitous technicolour images of Sydney Harbour put Australia firmly on the world stage bank in the 1980’s, making acclaimed artist Ken Done a multi millionaire in the process. Now aged 77, and with some tough years behind him, the iconic painter is at the peak of his career.
He is a veteran broadcaster who is recognised as one of Australia’s best newsmen. And during a career that spanned almost 50 years, Steve Liebmann covered some of the biggest moments in history, many of them as anchor of channel Nine’s Today Show.
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