An art deco-inspired outdoor space, with new seating, shady pergolas and a purpose-built acrylic noise barrier, has been given the green light.

Community members are invited to have their say on shaping future growth in Neutral Bay’s town centre.

Plans to construct new buildings at Middle Head have sparked a furious backlash from locals, with many converging on Mosman Council chambers to voice their concerns.

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.

Local residents are invited to contribute to the National Flying Fox monitoring program by attending a special “Bat Count” this weekend