Across the globe we’re seeing an increasing level of polarisation in politics. But is that reflective of what’s going on in our communities?

Your ANZAC Day 2025 local guide, including Dawn Service details and where to play Two Up.

Highway Patrol officers have charged a 45-year-old learner driver with numerous offences following a dangerous long weekend pursuit.

North Sydney landmark The Union hotel has sold off market for an estimated $22 million.

North Sydney Olympic Pool is facing further delays, with a new report warning that the iconic landmark may not be open for summer.

A Milsons Point man has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, whose body was found on March 24.

A Chinese family has sold their state-of-the-art Mosman "ghost" mansion for north of $19 million.

A French inspired harbourside trophy home created for family entertaining is attracting buyers from all corners of Sydney.

When this spectacular deep waterfront home last changed hands back in 1999, Prime Minister John Howard and his family were firmly ensconsed just down the road, at Kirribilli House.

Hot on the heels of a record breaking $19.2 million sale, prestige agent Richard Simeon has launched the final two residences in a blue-chip Mosman development.

It’s the exclusive Clifton Gardens street where you’ll find some of Australia’s top trophy homes, including the ultra-modern masterpiece built by Carrie and Steve Belotti, that sold for $30.5 million in 2022.

“A labour of love” is how Mosman’s Lidia Killeen describes the restoration of her remarkable Federation terrace, a grand two-storey property brought back to life after half a century of neglect.

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.

Two men from the northern beaches are accused of importing cocaine lollies and methylamphetamine lollipops. A third man, from Sydney’s northern suburbs, has also been arrested.

Let’s face it, there’s only so much Streets Blue Ribbon ice cream a person can eat in lockdown and after ten long weeks at home, Gelato Messina has come to the rescue on the lower north shore!

When we posted a photo of local resident Hannah Hill’s chocolate cake, the recipe requests came in thick and fast.

Make the most out of lockdown by cooking tried and true favourite recipes from lower north shore residents.

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.

Not everyone wins Australian journalism’s highest honour, a Walkley Award. And not everyone can say they’ve been commissioned by the Federal Government, to write the narrative history of our nations Parliament. But Gavin Souter can.

Our local history series continues, with Robert Simeon taking a look back at the life and times of local builders Smith & Cabban, who rose to fame in the early 1900’s with their landmark Mosman “Merchant Mansions”.

Chalwin Castle in Cremorne was a lifelong project that took Vivian Chalwin 30 years to complete and from the 1960’s, it hosted thousands of guests at private gatherings.

This classic Cremorne home has been owned by one family for more than half a century – and since 1949, the much loved residence has seen it all… from first steps, to first birthdays, to first days of school.

Rat Milland, Florence Desmond, Greta Garbo and Humphrey Bogart. These were just some of the stars that graced the screens of Mosman during its cinematic heyday.

At the turn of the 20th century, picture postcards of Mosman were fashionable way for local residents to share news with family and friends. Mosman collective delves into these windows of our past, to uncover long forgotten moments in our suburb’s history.

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.