Taronga Zoo news. New animals, new exhibits, Twilight at Taronga, the Sky Safari and the zoo’s plans for its Mosman site.
Your full guide to the July school holidays across Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby.
Transport for NSW will close the right turn onto High Street from July, forcing a new detour for Kirribilli, Neutral Bay and Mosman drivers.
Mosman foreshore parking permits renew 1 July. Locals park free at Balmoral and The Spit; non-residents pay up to $438.
Mosman residents are about to lose a section of the Foreshore Track for up to two years, as Taronga's Sky Safari upgrade begins.
Sydney's glam set is ready one of the city’s most anticipated charity events, when Taronga Zoo hosts its annual Zoofari Gala.
Taronga Zoo’s Sky Safari is set for a multi-million-dollar revival, with approved plans for a controversial new cable car system.
Taronga Zoo will come alive after dark this October, with a brand-new night-time experience set to light up the school holidays.
A Mosman father of two who died in a horror collision has been hailed as an "extraordinary figure" in Aussie motorsport.
Craving a top-notch local lunch without the hefty price tag? Fear not friends - we've got your covered this winter!
A sickening wildlife tragedy has unfolded at Balmoral, after a Cormorant was found with eight fishing hooks embedded in its body.
Revised plans for Taronga's new Sky Safari have been unveiled, following public consultation and more than a year of planning.
“Five Minutes With” is our new weekly column that puts a lower north shore local in the spotlight.
Vivid Sydney 2025 is just two months away, but it will be without one iconic lower north shore light exhibit.
Sydney’s best summer concert series will bring five weekends of live music to the lower north shore from Friday 7 February to Saturday 8 March.
This single level Federation beauty has been superbly renovated to create an unforgettable home of everlasting appeal.
Meet the Mosman candidates who want your vote in the upcoming local government elections.
A Mosman kookaburra searching for an easy meal ended up with a severe case of indigestion this week, nearly costing him his life.
Let’s face it, we are all busy people and sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what’s happening in and around our neighborhood.
A 40-year-old man and his 37-year-old mate are being investigated after an allegation that they visited Taronga Zoo after close of business.
Are you a local resident? Did you know your foreshore parking permit needs to be renewed ASAP?!
Mosman, one of Sydney’s most prestigious and picturesque suburbs, with its stunning waterfront views, leafy streets, and proximity to iconic landmarks like Taronga Zoo and Balmoral Beach, offers a truly idyllic setting to call home.
Friends, family and veterans gathered quietly this week to farewell on of Australia’s most decorated war heroes, Major Jack Harold Skipper MC.
A out of control runaway tram - travelling at almost 100km/h - veered off Bradleys Head Rd and into Sydney Harbour in 1952. See the incredible photos just uncovered!
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in Australia. And alarmingly, you only have a 6% chance of surviving cardiac arrest when outside of hospital.
The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is jaw-dropping. Sunken and U-shaped, it looks up to the restaurant. Press the buzzer and the gates slowly part for a meal to remember.
With cost-of-living pressures beginning to bite, we thought it might be a good idea to check out special “freebies” and discount deals available in our neck of the woods.
Local anglers are being reminded to responsibly discard their fishing lines and hooks this Easter long weekend.
We have HUGE news for local foodies looking for a swish dining experience with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.
Vivid is back for 2023 (can you believe it?!) and we’re being promised the biggest show in its 13-year history, with the massive festival of lights heading our way from May 26.
Neutral Bay and Crows Nest Fire & Rescue, Mosman Police, WIRES and Taronga Wildlife Hospital all rallied to save a fledgling magpie on Sunday morning - even closing a major thoroughfare to rescue the poor animal.
Mosman Collective brings you the latest info from Council each week, as part of its commitment to local news.
Grab your friends, pack a picnic and enjoy a summer session at Taronga this February with the likes of Daryl Braithwaite, The Church, Living End, Xavier Rudd plus the one and only James Morrison!
Christmas joy will abound at Bridgepoint shopping centre, with a huge lineup of events for local shoppers this festive season.
Christmas is inching closer and closer, and that means festive fun on the lower north shore is officially underway.
Taronga Zoo has launched a full investigation into how five lions escaped their enclosure in the African Savannah precinct on Wednesday 2 November.
When it opened to the public in 1913, “The Ritz” at Cremorne Point was described as Sydney’s finest private hotel, with 140 rooms, electric lights - and a lift!
Florence Nightingale has one in England, so does Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Wells, Enid Blyton and even Mozart.
There’s lots of GOOD NEWS to share in this week’s Council roundup, including details on a new boardwalk set for Bradleys Head and a major revamp set for Mosman Square.
A controversial plan to jack up beachside parking meter fees will go ahead from July 1.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information. Here’s what’s happening.
Using a parking meter in Mosman is about to hit motorists even harder in the hip pocket. From July 1, parking at Balmoral will sting you $40 for the day during the peak October to April season.
Mosman Collective and Taronga Zoo want you to have some ‘Roarsome’ fun this Easter, and to make things easier on the hip pocket we’re giving away a family pass valued at $124.80!
Taronga Zoo is offering a two-for-one entry pass on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March to anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccine at walk-in clinics onsite.
Wild Lights at Taronga Zoo is back as a Vivid Sydney location for 2022 and will be brighter and more colourful than ever before with an array of wild, inclusive and awe-inspiring installations.
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.
A bold new plan will see the Taronga Zoo powered by 100% renewable electricity, with CEO Cameron Kerr announcing a commitment to cutting carbon emissions by 70%.
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.
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.
Mosman’s first open-air ice-skating rink opens this weekend, and tickets are now on sale. Set against Taronga Zoo’s historic gates.
There is much more to Mosman than meets the eye. From isolated bays and beaches, to happy hours and house facades, local photographer Christopher Brown shares his tips and tricks for snapping that perfect Instagram photo this weekend.
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.
Taronga Zoo was briefly locked down this morning after a Chimpanzee escaped from its enclosure. Mosman Collective has learned the chimp was discovered beyond the perimeter wall of the exhibit, by a Contractor just before 6am.
A new, supercharged Taronga Zoo is on the cards, with a $16 million revamp announced for one of its most popular native animal enclosures, paving the way for a conservation and tourism boost.
It’s just before 7:20 am when NSW Police pilot Peter Leslie climbs into the cockpit of PolAir 4 with crewmates Alan Keane and Steve Southey, to rescue a couple of ocean swimmers in trouble off Curl Curl beach.
At the turn of the 20th Century, ten years before the opening of Taronga Zoo in 1916, the Borough of Mosman was buzzing with promise and opportunity, as people left the confines of inner-city Sydney in their droves.
Can you help think of a name for this cute little creature? This rare Australian sea-lion - a female pup - was born at Taronga Zoo in July... and now the public is being invited to help pick a name for her!
NSW Police Minister David Elliott has slammed the behaviour of people who attended indoor parties and a beach gathering in Mosman overnight.
It was winter 1979 when a young family from far west NSW travelled to Sydney for the holiday of a lifetime. Dad John, mum Jenny and their two young children Damien and Craig enjoyed a week in the ‘big smoke’, before spending their final day sight-seeing on the lower north shore.
For the first time in its 103-year-history, Taronga Zoo will be going virtual, with the launch Taronga TV today.
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