For Mosman's Bill Purdy, the memories of 6 June 1944 are ever vivid and ever-present.

New data has revealed the most dangerous time to be on the road during winter, as double demerits kick in for the Kings Birthday long weekend.

When psychiatrist Dr Ken Mackey and wife Shirley returned to Australia from Europe in 1967, finding a state-of-the-art home was a high priority.

The next local government elections are scheduled for 14 September.  In Mosman, voters will go to the polls to elect a Mayor and six councillors. 

Councils on the north shore and northern beaches will need to build thousands of new homes over the next five years under revised targets to curb the housing supply crisis.

Veteran broadcaster Bob Rogers, whose career spanned nearly 80 years, died at his Balmoral home surrounded by family on Wednesday afternoon.