In a first for the state’s capital, the NSW Government has awarded $274,000 to support 20 local councils joining forces to protect over 480 square kilometres of Sydney Harbour.

The Labor party and NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns have taken a swipe at Mosman residents after reports the suburb could be given an early leave-pass out of lockdown.

It’s been another busy week 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.

In a suburb known for its high concentration of Groodles, Cavoodles, Labradoodles and Schnoodles, there once lived an old, ugly, battle-scarred mongrel dog with arthritis in all four legs who was almost totally deaf.

Mosman Collective writer MICK ROBERTS has travelled back more than a century, to reveal the fascinating history behind former Sydney landmark, the Clifton Gardens Hotel.

This week's update from Mosman Council includes news on the Youth Awards, important details on RUOK Day - and a new Defibrillator installed at Allan Border Oval.