The price of a humble iceberg lettuce has reached dizzying heights, with Mosman greengrocers charging up to $14 for the fresh-food staple.

A pilot cadetship and traineeship program is being launched as part of council's commitment to supporting local young people beginning their career journey.

More than $7 million in Dine and Discover vouchers are yet to be redeemed by lower north shore residents, with less than a month until they expire

Cost of living pressure is driving residents to community gardens and nature strips, with a surge of inquiries from locals keen to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

Joining co-ops, quitting the gym, ditching streaming services and growing vegetables are just some of the ways locals are saving money to try and beat soaring inflation.

North Sydney Council has released its vision for the future, with residents told to expect major upgrades to infrastructure and more open space over the next decade.