Police are investigating a spike of disturbing incidents in Chatswood this week and urge teenagers not to loiter in the area.

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.

It’ll be on for young and old when North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company’s production of Shrek the Musical Jr. lights up the stage at the Independent Theatre on September 16, 17, 23, 24 and 25.

A fierce spirit with a beautiful soul is how personal trainer Azuma Bennett is being remembered by staff at Fitness First Mosman, following his shock death in Los Angeles on the weekend.

The Cremorne Orpheum has announced a special tribute night for Olivia Newton John, who passed away from breast cancer this week at age 73.

Police have been busy again this week, investigating a number of worrying lower north shore incidents.