LATEST NEWS
When Mosman village was suddenly left without a bookshop two years ago, Julia Cahill decided to take matters into her own hands.
Postal vote applications are now open for residents unable to vote in person at the local council elections on 14 September.
Neighbouring semi’s on one of Mosman’s best streets are now on the market for the first time in more than four decades.
Ideally located between the beach and the village, Balmoral Slopes is an exclusive enclave that's tightly held for excellent reason.
Residents on Civic Lane in Mosman witnessed scenes of chaos on Monday night, with a 17-year-old now facing numerous charges.
With thousands of canines in the LGA, we thought it was a good idea to refresh everyone’s memory on local puppy rules!
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PROPERTY NEWS
Local downsizers looking for a premium property with unmatched access to Mosman village are in luck, with a near-new Military Rd penthouse now on the market.
Reimagined by renowned architect Adam Hampton, this near new luxury home on Bay St is an unmatched family haven taking pride of place one of Mosman’s most exclusive streets.
It’s no secret that the suburb of Seaforth has more in common with the lower north shore than their northern beaches neighbours.
Buyers looking for an architect-designed home have placed 93 Middle Head Rd on their hit list, with executive couples and downsizers keen to nab bragging rights to the contemporary entertainer.
Ask architect Koichi Takada to describe this property and he’ll tell you it’s “like living inside a picture-perfect postcard”.
Searching in vain for the perfect downsizer residence? Not ready for an apartment but want a brand, spanking new home - with all the bells and whistles? Well, have we got news for you!
CRIME WATCH
Police have issued a warning to local residents following a spate of break and enter offences where luxury and high-performance vehicles were stolen from Mosman and Cremorne.
A Reynold Street resident was woken early last Friday morning after hearing someone attempting to break into his vehicle.
It’s been another busy weekend for our local men and women in blue, with a number of incidents on the lower north shore. Here’s the latest roundup from North Shore Police Area Command.
Unknown offenders have stolen fishing rods and reels valued at more than $10,000 from a home in Hale Road, Mosman. Sometime between Saturday 10th April and Wednesday 21st April the unknown offenders forced their way into the garage of the home managing to make off with the property.
It’s not yet know if a KFC Zinger Box was at the centre of a violent altercation between two women at a Chatswood food court this week.
Break Enter and Steal at Cremorne. Police are investigating a break and enter in Gerard Street, Cremorne where 8 skateboards valued at approximately $7000 were stolen from a storage cage.
FOOD & DRINK
In a panic because you haven’t spent your Dine & Discover vouchers? Fear not friends! NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has announced a one month extension to the scheme.
Stock up on gourmet groceries or find new fruits and vegetables at this legendary North Sydney farmers market, held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Here’s just a taste of what’s on offer this weekend.
After eighteen months in hibernation, iconic dive bar The Pickled Possum is set to reopen at the end of June.
It promised premium food offerings for the time-poor and elite, but after less than 12 months, David Jones Food emporium in Mosman is about to be shuttered.
We all watch beauty hacks, dance challenges and fitness tips on social media – but now its viral recipes enjoying a moment in the spotlight thanks to TikTok.
Taste the flavours of Italy at this Saturday's Northside Produce Market. We may not be able to travel to Italy but we can certainly enjoy its culinary influences and cuisine. Mama Mia or should we say Nonna Dina!
LOCAL HISTORY
With war on our doorstep and mainland Australia preparing for a Japanese attack, Mosman was a suburb of fear and unease in 1942.
Landmark heritage venue Boronia House has closed after long term tenant Mosman Catering pulled out of its 10-year contract. The historic home, built in 1885, is owned by Mosman Council which agreed to terminate the lease five years early, after agreeing the hospitality business was “no longer viable”.
Irene Ferguson, a member of the popular “Mosman Memories” Facebook group, regularly contributed personal stories and photographs right up until last Monday, April 26, when she slipped away quietly on the Sunshine Coast.
The lower north shore’s obsession with North Sydney Olympic Pool runs deep. A national icon and local landmark, the aquatic playground has played a pivotal part in our lives for generations.
It’s just before 7:20 am when NSW Police pilot Peter Leslie climbs into the cockpit of PolAir 4 with crewmates Alan Keane and Steve Southey, to rescue a couple of ocean swimmers in trouble off Curl Curl beach.
Australia and England first met in test match cricket in 1877, but the legend of the Ashes, the symbolic trophy the two teams play for, began on August 29, 1882, after the on-field antics of English captain W.G. Grace so incensed Australian spinner Fred Spofforth, it produced a bowling spell that scorched the oval.
LIFE & STYLE
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.