LATEST NEWS
Three three tiny parcels of unused land in Neutral Bay and Mosman sold under the hammer on Thursday.
A classic Mosman home offering a seamless blend of elegance and modern comfort is now on the market with $5.5 million expectations.
A new cake shop serving up old-fashioned favourites and custom creations has opened its doors in Mosman - to rave reviews.
“Five Minutes With” is our new weekly column that puts a lower north shore local in the spotlight.
Local commuters are in for a rough ride after learning the Cremorne Point ferry wharf will be shut down until Christmas.
The bizarre world of competitive eating is about to land in Neutral Bay with a fierce culinary contest taking place on May 22.
PROPERTY NEWS
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.
This faultless Federation home on a prized parcel of local land has attracted family buyers from both sides of the harbour looking to upsize.
Entire ground floor residences just footsteps from the golden sands of Balmoral Beach are few and far between.
“A triumph of modern architecture” is how David Murphy describes 29B Royalist Rd, Mosman, a sleek designer masterpiece that is one half of the famed “Bell Romano Houses”.
Empty nesters frustrated by the lack of world class, local luxury apartments are in luck, with one of Mosman’s finest residences now on the market with Scott Thornton from Atlas.
CRIME WATCH
Five people have been charged following an operation targeting drug supply across the North Shore. Strike Force Punnet was established by officers from North Shore Police Area Command in April, to investigate the ongoing supply of the drug ‘ice’ in the local area.
Police have charged a 32-year-old man from the NSW Central Coast, following a failed attempt to access the Prime Minister’s official Sydney residence.
Two local homes have been the target of mystery bathroom bandits, baffling local police who are now on the hunt to flush out a pair of lower north shore ‘poopetrators’.
FOOD & DRINK
Serge Dansereau has left Bathers Pavilion, after more than 20 years at the helm of his iconic Balmoral restaurant. The co-owner and Executive Chef announced his departure in a statement released to Mosman Collective by Bathers’ Managing Director Jessica Shirvington.
Bathers Pavilion has been shortlisted for the 2020 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, a globally recognised competition dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces.
Acre Eatery is set to expand its culinary footprint, with a sprawling space on Reserve Rd, Artarmon opening in September. The 2000 square metre site will include a greenhouse and a chicken coop, as well as its own bakery, café, kid’s playground and gardening courses.
Bored with quarantine cooking? Craving a fast-food fix? Well fear not dear friends! We’ve got you covered with some famous recipes, just released by some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands.
Lower north shore eateries are responding to the Covid-19 threat by adding take-out and/or delivery to their repertoires. Consult our live list and support your local favourites.
With just a few weeks until we celebrate the race that stops a nation, now is the time to organise your Melbourne Cup lunch - so you won’t be left all dressed up, with nowhere to go!
LOCAL HISTORY
LIFE & STYLE
He is Mosman Rugby Club’s oldest player – who shows no signs of hanging up the boots just yet. Michael ‘Monkey’ Munro recently notched up an incredible 600 games for the Whales, cementing his legendary status at Rawson Oval, where he’s been playing since 1971.
She’s the fashion powerhouse and society darling, who pioneered online luxury retail brand Sportif - and now Sydney “IT GIRL” Deborah Symond O‘Neil is on her way to Mosman, with a new concept boutique for women of all ages.
He was born in 1929, took up swimming seriously when he turned 70, and has smashed four Australian records since January.
Telco pioneer James Spenceley is one of the youngest Australians to run a billion dollar company. The 41-year-old founded Focus Communications in 2007, leading the business to market capitalisation of more than $5 billion in 2016.
His ubiquitous technicolour images of Sydney Harbour put Australia firmly on the world stage bank in the 1980’s, making acclaimed artist Ken Done a multi millionaire in the process. Now aged 77, and with some tough years behind him, the iconic painter is at the peak of his career.
He is a veteran broadcaster who is recognised as one of Australia’s best newsmen. And during a career that spanned almost 50 years, Steve Liebmann covered some of the biggest moments in history, many of them as anchor of channel Nine’s Today Show.