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.

Kurraba Point ferry passengers are at their wits end, with the wharf again closed, this time until July.

Nine historic fig trees which were poisoned on the Balmoral foreshore last month have survived the brazen attack.

Hundreds of people in nothing but their birthday suits took a skinny dip at Cobbler’s Beach to raise money for charity on the weekend.

Residents are being asked to complete a survey that will shape the future look of Reid Park at Mosman Bay.

For many, the early years are exclusively reserved just for the basics; reading, writing and arithmetic - but for young Ellie Malonzo those times were spent playing and composing music for the violin.