My Mosman: Author Paul Ashford Harris on the release of new book Love, Oil and the Fortunes of War.
Local author Paul Ashford Harris has just published his latest book, to be launched by Zali Steggall on Tuesday 21 February at Mosman Art Gallery.
Local author Paul Ashford Harris has just published his latest book, to be launched by Zali Steggall on Tuesday 21 February at Mosman Art Gallery.
The year was 1960 – Robert Menzies was Prime Minister; the world’s first contraceptive pill was approved for use - and Chubby Checker started a new dance craze with the release of a song called “The Twist”.
The Balmoral Swim is back with a splash for its 31st year in April with a fund-raising target of $200,000 set for 2023.
North Sydney was thrown into chaos this morning when more than one thousand screaming fans flocked to Denison St to catch a glimpse of YouTube superstars Logan Paul and KSI.
The lower north shore could have its own celebrated “high line” to rival New York and Paris if the NSW Liberals are re-elected on March 25.
Brand new and ready to enjoy, this turn-key Cremorne property is attracting attention from all corners of Sydney, chalking up more than 130 enquiries in just ten days.
A pair of historic homes built more than 100 years ago will be demolished to make way for eleven “boutique” apartments in Cremorne, according to a new Development Application lodged with North Sydney Council.
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.
Plans to bulldoze a grand Mosman mansion built in 1906 to make way for a designer apartment block has sparked anger from locals vowing to fight the controversial Development Application.
Police are warning lower north shore parents and carers to have conversations with their children about online safety, following the arrest of four men for online grooming offences and child abuse material in the last week.
Local shops will display the works of 40 acclaimed Australian artists this month, for the third annual Mosman Art Walk, taking place on Military Rd.
A 30-unit apartment block in Cremorne has been purchased by a prominent Sydney developer who plans to transform the vast building into a “co-living” complex.
The destruction of a landmark local tree to make way for a new cycleway ramp has sparked outrage among residents who are calling for government authorities to reconsider their decision.
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!
Motorists, cyclists and walkers will be banned from using the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday as major scenes are filmed for a new movie starring Ryan Gosling.
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan how they will cope with challenges over the coming weeks
Whether you are creative, sporty, crafty or just want to learn something new, the lower north shore offers a range of school holiday activities for kids of all ages and interests.
Middle Harbour Yacht Club will welcome a Med-inspired restaurant and bar in February, with renowned former Nomad Head Chef Sam McCallum at the helm.
A controversial mosman home, 15 years in the making, has defied all odds to win a prestigious international property award.
NSW Police have released details of road closures and special event clearways for Mosman and North Sydney local government areas during the 2022 New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The Socceroo's sudden death match against Argentina will be screened at a number of venues on the lower north shore.
Local teens who've just finished their HSC are being urged to consider farm work in rural NSW – and you don't need any experience!
Christmas joy will abound at Bridgepoint shopping centre, with a huge lineup of events for local shoppers this festive season.
Lower north shore locals face a fresh Christmas tree shortage due to the record-breaking wet weather this festive season.
Get epic harbourside views this New Year’s Eve by celebrating at one of six sites across magnificent national parks around Sydney Harbour
Christmas is inching closer and closer, and that means festive fun on the lower north shore is officially underway.
Lower north shore residents are being warned to ramp up home security following an increase in break-and-enter offences.
If there’s anywhere you want to reside in Mosman; chances are Shellbank Ave is high on the wish list.
Police have charged a 24-year-old Mosman woman with mid-range drink driving after she was pulled over on Middle Head Road.
Thinking about outsourcing meal time on Christmas Day? If you can’t face another year in the kitchen, we’ve put together a list of local options for your consideration.
Following its successful launch last year, the Mosman Chamber of Commerce has reignited a “Drop Your Dollars” campaign, with locals quick to throw their support behind participating businesses.
An unholy row has broken out following the decision to ban a Christmas nativity scene from being placed in the foyer at Mosman Council chambers.
A brand-new contemporary masterpiece with five-star finishes, a northern aspect, and lift access has thrilled lower north shore buyers looking for the ultimate in low-maintenance living.
Three Mosman teenagers are fighting for life following a horror crash in Cammeray on Sunday.
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with two serious offences after an alleged break-and-enter in Northbridge.
An elegant Mosman residence offering “endless” family space is on the market for the first time in more than 40 years.
After a two-year hiatus, the lower north shore’s famous Gumnut Fair is back at Nutcote in Neutral Bay.
Behind the security doors of a luxury apartment building, surrounded by Mosman’s finest boutiques and cafes, you’ll find Sydney’s most unique real estate listing of 2022.
A bold plan to knock down 23 Cremorne houses has been delayed after an emergency Council meeting was called to stop the "imminent threat" of a new aged care facility on Parraween St going ahead.
A 35-year-old Greenwich man has been banned from owning a pet for five years after pleading guilty to five cruelty offences against his 10-month-old Doberman, “Ohlins”.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon were impromptu guests at a Balmoral beach party on Sunday, after enjoying a morning hike from Chowder Bay with their Cavoodle, Toto.
If you were wondering about the drama outside Mosman High last Friday night, we have an update. Police have charged a 21-year-old Manly Vale man after an alleged domestic violence related incident.
Taronga Zoo has launched a full investigation into how five lions escaped their enclosure in the African Savannah precinct on Wednesday 2 November.
If it's style, convenience, views, and heritage features you’re after, put 12 Keston Ave Mosman on your inspection list.
A stubborn Indian Myna bird continues to cause a headache for authorities after making its home in a North Sydney traffic light.
North Shore Police Area Command have been busy this week and ask anyone with information at the stated locations during the given times and dates to please contact them.
Top real estate agent Priscilla Ouvrier has sensationally jumped ship to join Michael Coombs at Atlas. [...]
A line-up of crowd-favourite cult classics will return to the Orpheum's big screens starting this spooky season.
Ongoing staff shortages caused by the pandemic have left hundreds of positions vacant from Mosman to Neutral Bay, giving local jobseekers the opportunity of working close to home.
Local cafes and restaurants using or providing plastic plates, cutlery, chopsticks and straws could be fined $11,000 from next week under new laws about to be enforced in NSW.
Every day we hear more terrible stories of the suffering of the Ukrainian people in the devastating war, which continues to escalate daily.
This year’s Halloween falls on a Monday, which means local kids – and an inevitable influx of visitors – will be on several local streets to Trick or Treat.
This week marks the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the Holtermann Nugget, the world’s largest gold specimen, but do you know of its connection to Sydney’s lower north shore?
When it opened to the public in 1913, “The Ritz” at Cremorne Point was described as Sydney’s finest private hotel. A haven for honeymooners and holiday makers, the six-storey white landmark had 140-rooms comprising private single and double suites, open-air sun lounges, a billiard room, tennis courts, electric lights and a lift.
“An elegant Southern Highlands getaway in a prestige pocket of Mosman”, is how Richard Simeon describes 36 Somerset St, a grand five-bedroom Federation estate built in 1905 that’s ticking all the boxes for local buyers looking to upgrade.
Mosman Collective first introduced “My Mosman” to readers a few years ago but dropped the ball during lockdown because (let’s face it) there wasn’t a whole lot going on in the neighbourhood!
Florence Nightingale has one in England, so does Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Wells, Enid Blyton and even Mozart.
Get your picnic hampers and deck chairs ready – the lower north shore’s Sunset Series is back in 2022!
North Sydney Bears officials have confirmed the club will receive a $15 million endorsement if successful in a bid to become the NRL's 18th franchise.
North Sydney Council has called for an independent review of its management of the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment to ensure the project remains on track.
After a two-year break, Hunter Valley Uncorked is set to return to the beautiful shores of Balmoral Beach on Sunday October 16, 2022.
Hot on the heels of some record-breaking Spring sales comes a new deep waterfront listing from the team at Simeon Partners.
A vacancy has been posted on the Mosman Council website seeking applicants to become one of the most disliked professions on the planet.
Residents are urged to be vigilant with home security following a terrifying incident on Wolseley Rd in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Crescent shaped to take advantage of Sydney’s harbour views, the 14-storey Travelodge contained 224 self-contained suites in alternating shades of blue and olive, each with its own private bathroom and television set!
The lower north shore community is encouraged to be on the lookout for a colourful flock of birds just released into local parks, gardens, cafés and even bus shelters!
Local school boy and super speller Gabriel Clark has blitzed the field to become a finalist in the NSW Premier's Spelling Bee.
A 24-year-old man probably should have thought twice about using his bong while driving down Spit Rd over the weekend.
Believe it or not – now is the time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve! Tickets to ring in 2023 around Sydney Harbour National Park have just gone on sale, with three eye-popping Mosman locations to choose from.
Local cricket players will spend their second season with inadequate shower and toilet amenities after a further delay to the Allan Border Oval pavilion redevelopment.
A popular Sydney restaurant, known for its mixed plates of various meats accompanied by Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Garlic Dip and Falafel is heading to Mosman, just in time for the warmer weather and summer crowds.
A group of students from Mosman Preparatory School have raised more than $2,500 to purchase vital equipment for an Aboriginal pre-school on the NSW North Coast.
Queen Elizabeth’s recipe for Scotch Pancakes has gone viral following her death after an eagle-eyed fan uncovered a 1960 letter written to US President Dwight Eisenhower revealing how to make them.
Local Police have plenty to report this week, including a brawl at Luna Park, a decent disco biscuit discovery in North Sydney and a crazed attack with a garden rake. You can’t make this stuff up!
From chance encounters to more formal audiences in Australia and overseas, our readers are sharing their treasured, often fleeting, moments with Queen Elizabeth.
Councillor Roy Bendall has been elected to the position of Deputy Mayor for a 12-month term.
A modernist 1960s home just footsteps from Balmoral has dazzled local buyers keen to purchase a renovation project on almost 1000 sqm of prized land.
On her last day of the Royal Australian Tour in 1954, Sydney turned out to catch a final glimpse of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, before the couple departed our shores for New Zealand.
A Mosman woman who found a tracking device on her BMW is warning residents to be vigilant with home and car security, with police telling her the insidious tactic is becoming more prevalent.
Looking for work? A number of local businesses have responded to our jobs call-out this week, with many searching for Casual staff suitable for lower north shore teenagers or young adults.
Bathers' Pavilion, Balmoral, is now home to the dynamic works of esteemed members of Mosman Art Society (MAS) for a limited time only.
A mystery buyer has paid more than $7 million for an entire-floor apartment in the iconic local landmark known simply as “The Castle”.
Police are investigating a terrifying incident that occurred in Raglan St on Monday. At around 4pm, a woman parked her car and opened the boot when a silver Holden pulled up behind her.
A new six-part crime thriller is headed for the lower north shore, with locations like Balmoral Beach, Cremorne Point and Neutral Bay set for the international spotlight.
This week’s Council info is brought to you by the team Mosman Collective, as part of our commitment to providing FREE local news.
Hermes, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Balenciaga are just some of the luxury fashion items being bought, resold, and consigned by second-hand retailers on Sydney’s lower north shore
The shocking death of a young Mosman woman remains a baffling cold case, more than 80 years after she was strangled with a pair of silk stockings at Clifton Gardens.
A Mosman trophy home with unobstructed views across Pearl Bay has attracted a conga-line of big money buyers, ready to splash out on the once-in-a-generation luxury property.
When it opened to the public in March 1991, Mosman Cache heralded a new era in shopping on the lower north shore.
Need a pressure washer, popcorn maker or paper shredder? Looking for a cake tin, camping gear or a chainsaw? The Sydney Library of Things, based at the Coal Loader in Waverton, has you covered!
With her star-quality and willingness to get close to people while on tour, Princess Diana fascinated the world. Here people tell their stories of when they met the 'People's Princess', as ANNA USHER reports.
Local Police have again filled the blotter this week, reporting several lower north shore incidents including drink driving offences and a number of assaults.
Residents are being urged to “plant” a cut-out tree this weekend to protest the controversial Warringah Freeway Upgrade.
With three levels of architectural excellence, crowned by panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, it’s impossible not to fall in love with 15 Claude Ave, Cremorne.
Mosman local Shirley Beaumont-Owles has been named North Shore Volunteer of the Year and Senior Volunteer of the Year for her outstanding contribution to the community.
A new café headed by International Executive Chef Tom Kime is set to shake up the local food scene when it opens in Mosman this October.
The owner of this beautiful Victorian cottage has given new meaning to the words “moving house”.
This Cremorne home offers the possibility of separate income, by creating two luxury units. By [...]
The temptation for Doreen Audsley to stay under the covers must have been almost impossible to resist.