LATEST NEWS
Entire ground floor residences just footsteps from the golden sands of Balmoral Beach are few and far between.
Now there’s a headline I never thought I’d write! Police have confirmed an investigation is underway following a bizarre, early morning incident at Hayes St wharf.
“A triumph of modern architecture” is how David Murphy describes 29B Royalist Rd, Mosman, a sleek designer masterpiece that is one half of the famed “Bell Romano Houses”.
Nine iconic fig trees on the Balmoral foreshore have been drilled and poisoned, in a callous act of vandalism that has rocked the local community.
Empty nesters frustrated by the lack of world class, local luxury apartments are in luck, with one of Mosman’s finest residences now on the market with Scott Thornton from Atlas.
Mosman’s café scene has moved ahead in leaps and bounds over the past decade. Check out our "hidden gems".
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PROPERTY NEWS
Twenty-three Federation homes earmarked for demolition by a Sydney property developer have been quietly placed on the market after a long-running feud with North Sydney Council and a community action group.
Without any doubt, Keston Ave in Mosman is one of the suburb’s finest enclaves.
The exclusive enclave, just a stone’s throw from the beach and boasting some of Sydney’s best views, has become a prime target for trophy home hunters looking for the ultimate residence.
Australia’s leading architects have gathered in Mosman to attend the prestigious Mosman Design Awards for 2023.
A time-warp Mediterranean mansion instantly recognised by lower north shore locals is up for rent - but if you’re looking for clean lines and minimalist interiors - it’s time to avert your eyes!
A lower north shore “bolt hole” used as a city escape for a well-known NSW farming family is on the market for the first time in its history.
CRIME WATCH
A 72-year-old Mosman resident has been banned from a popular Spit Rd gym after punching a man less than half his age in a flare up over a piece of equipment.
Police are stepping up patrols in Cremorne and Neutral Bay following reports of ongoing suspicious activity involving a man regularly following at least one-woman home.
Local police are urging residents to be on high alert after more break-ins over the weekend. Two homes were broken into on Bay St, Mosman around 1:00 am Friday morning (May 15) while the occupants slept.
Police have issued a warning to local residents following a spate of break and enter offences where luxury and high-performance vehicles were stolen from Mosman and Cremorne.
A Reynold Street resident was woken early last Friday morning after hearing someone attempting to break into his vehicle.
It’s been another busy weekend 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.
FOOD & DRINK
When we posted a photo of local resident Hannah Hill’s chocolate cake, the recipe requests came in thick and fast.
Make the most out of lockdown by cooking tried and true favourite recipes from lower north shore residents.
In a panic because you haven’t spent your Dine & Discover vouchers? Fear not friends! NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has announced a one month extension to the scheme.
Stock up on gourmet groceries or find new fruits and vegetables at this legendary North Sydney farmers market, held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Here’s just a taste of what’s on offer this weekend.
After eighteen months in hibernation, iconic dive bar The Pickled Possum is set to reopen at the end of June.
It promised premium food offerings for the time-poor and elite, but after less than 12 months, David Jones Food emporium in Mosman is about to be shuttered.
LOCAL HISTORY
It has been 100 years since children’s author May Gibbs brought the ocean to life in a book featuring an underwater creature called Little Obelia.
Lower north shore locations and identities with stories to celebrate have a chance to become recognised with the universally known heritage symbol – a blue plaque.
“Welcome to Paradise” was the line agent Rob Simeon used when marketing the Golden Triangle property known as “Heachem”, in 1999.
Over the course of six months, an entire zoo population of native and exotic animals was moved from cramped quarters in Moore Park to an idyllic paradise known as Taronga Park.
North Sydney Council has voted to retain the legacy of Benjamin Boyd, a colonial entrepreneur who lived in Neutral Bay in the 1840s.
The "Big 20" remains one of Mosman's fondly remembered cafés. And, just like 'Arnold's diner in Happy Days, it boasted a regular cast of colourful characters.
LIFE & STYLE
A funny thing happened to me this week. I bonded with an elderly couple named John and Rosemary, who raised three children: Sam, Angus and Sophie in a rambling Federation home overlooking Balmoral beach.
Mosman local and former Dancing With The Stars champion Tom Williams is making a return to the dance floor in the upcoming All Stars season of the hit TV show.
Art lovers are in for a treat over the next few weeks, with a number of brilliant locals showcasing hundreds of artworks in various media, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and video.
Is UK powerhouse Rita Ora in Mosman? That’s the big talk on the street, with locals confirming the 30-year-old has quietly slipped into a clifftop mansion near Wyargine Point.
Mosman Rowers President Kathrina Doran has been named 2021 Mosman Citizen of the Year, while local school student George Scammell has been awarded Young Citizen of the Year.
21-year-old Emelie Watkins was celebrating the end of University with friends on November 27, when the Georg Jensen white and the yellow gold ring slipped off her finger and disappeared into the sand.