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.

Members from a local scout group have used their skills of independent thinking, problem solving and community interaction, to find a new way of fundraising for the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal.

It was winter 1979 when a young family from far west NSW travelled to Sydney for the holiday of a lifetime. Dad John, mum Jenny and their two young children Damien and Craig enjoyed a week in the ‘big smoke’, before spending their final day sight-seeing on the lower north shore.

“I wrote this book because I wanted adult children to learn about helping ageing parents when the time comes,” says Australian comedian Jean Kittson.

There’s a growing firearm rate on the lower north shore, with latest statistics revealing hundreds of weapons stockpiled by single owners in Cremorne and Mosman.

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.