A pair of historic homes built more than 100 years ago will be demolished to make way for eleven “boutique” apartments in Cremorne, according to a new Development Application lodged with North Sydney Council.

Neutral Bay and Crows Nest Fire & Rescue, Mosman Police, WIRES and Taronga Wildlife Hospital all rallied to save a fledgling magpie on Sunday morning - even closing a major thoroughfare to rescue the poor animal.

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Plans to bulldoze a grand Mosman mansion built in 1906 to make way for a designer apartment block has sparked anger from locals vowing to fight the controversial Development Application.

Police are warning lower north shore parents and carers to have conversations with their children about online safety, following the arrest of four men for online grooming offences and child abuse material in the last week.

Local shops will display the works of 40 acclaimed Australian artists this month, for the third annual Mosman Art Walk, taking place on Military Rd.