Food History: 350-year-old Christmas Pudding recipe made famous by Mosman home cook.
It’s fair to say there are two types of families in Australia; Those who love Christmas pudding, and the ones who don’t.
Get Merry: Festive cocktail recipes your Christmas lunch absolutely needs.
We’ve got your boozy bases covered for Christmas Day, with a little something for everyone!
Youth Holiday Program to include LGBTQAI+ event for local teens.
Mosman Council has released details of an exclusive LGBTQAI+ party, to be held at the Youth Centre on The Crescent in late January.
Vale Rob Johnson: Balmoral Beach Club veteran dies aged 67.
The Balmoral Beach Club lost former President and Life Member Robert Johnson in the early hours of Monday morning. The popular local died suddenly at the age of just 67.
New Year’s Eve 2021: Your lower north shore guide to what’s on and where!
New Year’s Eve is back with a huge fireworks display planned for Sydney to herald a fresh start for the city.
Crime Watch: Private school punch ons, bumbling boat bandits and Christmas crack heads.
The silly season is taking its toll on some members of the community, with police reporting a number of disturbing local incidents ahead of Christmas Day. Here’s this week’s Crime Watch.
Local Latest: Man fights for life after 6m fall on Parriwi Rd.
A gardener is fighting for his life after falling six metres on Parriwi Rd this morning. The man, aged in his 50s, is believed to have been leaning on a fence which gave way at 7:30am.
Milsons Point: Top three designs revealed for Harbour Bridge cycle ramp. Vote now!
The NSW Government is asking Sydneysiders to vote for their favourite cycle ramp design, to be built on the northern side of the Harbour Bridge.
Real Estate Rewind 1986: Historic cottage with sweeping harbour views for $700,000.
Described as “an old colonial home”, Victoria Cottage on Clanalpine St was marketed with stunning views, a formal garden, extensive library, and a swimming pool by local agent James S. Lindsay in August 1986.
Sydney Good Food Month is back in January and Mosman makes the grade.
Sydney Good Food Month is back in January and several local restaurants are included in the festival line up.
Christmas Countdown: Your questions answered. Here’s what’s happening!
With Christmas just around the corner, here’s an update of what’s on and what’s happening on the lower north shore. Are you ready for Santa?
COVID LATEST: Omicron case detected outside quarantine. Sydney venues listed.
NSW Health has listed several exposure sites in Sydney and the Central Coast after a returned traveller from South Africa was identified as a “likely” case of Omicron.
Love Local: More play space for Neutral Bay Public School.
Neutral Bay Public School students will enjoy more play space in the 2022 school year, following the NSW Government’s acquisition and planned demolition of the house that currently separates Kindyland from the rest of the school.
Love Local: Mosman Girl Guides celebrate 100 years!
It’s the all-girl organisation that has helped shape some of the world’s most successful women, counting JK Rowling, Emma Thompson and Australia’s first female Governor-General Quentin Bryce among its former members.
Mosman smashed by brutal petrol prices – and the pain is about to get worse.
Petrol prices are now over $2 per litre in Mosman, with the worst yet to come. [...]
Leave a boat or trailer on our local streets and you’ll cop a hefty fine.
Times up for unattended boats and other vehicles monopolising local parking. By ANNA USHER [...]
Real Estate Rewind: Mosman home prices crash during crippling 1980s recession.
Not even Mosman was spared during Australia’s deepest post-war recession in the early 1980s.
Funding Boost: Local organisations to receive vital new equipment.
Mosman Rowers is just one of many local organisations to receive community funding for improvements in 2021. [...]
Modern Elders: Mid-life warriors shifting the narrative around ageing.
The world’s first midlife wisdom school has arrived in Australia and with it, an emerging movement of modern elders who are changing the societal narrative around what it means to grow old.
Flashback 1936: The battle of Balmoral’s ‘Freak Floaters’.
Australian competitions aren’t limited to just sport and spelling bees. From yabby races to bed making, prawn peeling to whip cracking, we love nothing more than a good-humoured match-up.
House of the Week: All I want for Christmas is … this Holt Ave dream home!
Local buyers with a prime Holt Ave home on their Christmas wish list are in luck, with this elegant residence hitting the market in time for Santa’s arrival.
STIR UP SUNDAY: What is it – and why is it celebrated?
The long-established baking tradition called “Stir up Sunday” falls this weekend. It’s the day when wishes are said to come true.
Food News: Four Frogs Mosman to re-open on Middle Head Rd.
The authentic creperie will re-open its doors on December 3, in a new location accommodating 80 seats and an outdoor dining area.
Police appeal for local community to ‘plan ahead’ before getting on the grog.
Officers from North Shore Police Area Command are reminding residents to leave the car at home when heading for a big night out.
Progress Report: Here’s the latest update Mosman High School’s $54 million rebuild.
Main work on multi-million-dollar Mosman High School upgrade will begin after the HSC exams.
Local Flashback: Remembering the halcyon days of Sizzler in Mosman.
Kids of the 80s and ’90s will remember family dinners at Sizzler, the iconic chain famous for its all-you-can-eat salad bar, unlimited ice cream and complimentary cheese toast.
Get informed: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the local elections.
Confused about the upcoming NSW Local Government elections? We’re cutting through the B.S to give you some useful and practical info ahead of polling day on December 4.
House of the Week: See inside the grand Mosman estate owned by just two families in 70 years.
A landmark Mosman residence is set for a new chapter in its history after being tightly held by just two owners in 70 years.
May Gibbs’ character Little Obelia celebrates 100 years with new Nutcote exhibition.
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.
Local residents now able to RENT out car spaces and driveways for cold, hard cash! Here’s how.
Parking. It’s long been one of the biggest nightmares on the lower north shore for residents AND visitors – until now.
Lest We Forget: Here’s what you need to know for Remembrance Day 2021.
Tomorrow, the lower north shore will fall silent for one minute as we commemorate those who have died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
Exclusive: Local family lose everything in ferocious Musgrave St blaze.
A local family who immigrated to Australia from Turkey has lost everything in a ferocious fire that swept through their rented unit on Musgrave St.
Twilight at Taronga is BACK in 2022 but you’ll need to be quick!
Tickets for Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series are on sale today – but you’ll need to be super fast if you want to secure a spot.
CRIME WATCH: Sloshed and sideways on Spofforth – Halloween hijinks keep cops busy.
It was a frighteningly busy Halloween for local Police, who report a number of pretty pathetic juvenile crimes this week.
Council Bombshell: Woolworths given green light to open in Mosman village.
The NSW Land and Environment Court has paved the way for supermarket giant Woolworths to open a store on Military Rd in Mosman.
Flashback 1993: Allan Border smashes a century on the ground named after him – in front of 6000 local fans.
Mosman’s centenary was celebrated with a one-day cricket match at Mosman Oval, between a Mayor’s XI captained by Allan Border and an opposing local team led by Greg Chappell.
Best dog-friendly local venues for a pawfect day out!
The lower north shore loves its dogs, and our four-legged friends are welcome at increasing numbers of local cafes and watering holes.
Learner motorcyclist cops $77,000 in fines after Police discover helmet camera footage.
This one is heading straight to our ever-expanding “Local Dumb Crim” file.
North Sydney Council: Older residents to receive a one-off cash Christmas Bonus.
Older residents may be eligible for a one off “Christmas Bonus” in the coming weeks, with a cash deposit hitting bank accounts before December 25.
North Sydney Bears out of hibernation and confirm bid as NRL’s 18th team.
The North Sydney Bears have launched a bold bid to return to the NRL as its 18th team.
Mosman’s abandoned “Morella” mansion is set to be transformed. See what’s planned.
The crumbling Mosman mansion known as “Morella” is set for an $8 million transformation to return the controversial property to its former glory.
Our love affair with Jacarandas and where to see them on the lower north shore.
November in Sydney is Jacaranda season, the time of the year when Sydney is transformed by canopy of vibrant purple clouds stretching from Paddington to Lavender Bay and beyond.
Your essential guide to celebrating Halloween in Mosman.
By ANNA USHER This year's Halloween falls on Sunday, which means local kids – and [...]
CRIME WATCH: Eleven arrested at Sunday Sesh. Man helps direct reversing truck – and gets run over.
North Shore Police Area Command have several local crimes to report this week and warn residents to keep themselves together ahead of the silly season kick-off.
Nutcote Cottage in Neutral Bay claims first heritage blue plaque.
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.
Swimming vouchers for Kindy kids as Mosman pool offers jobs for parents and retirees.
Local kindergarten students who missed out on swimming lessons during the Covid lockdown will be able to access a $100 voucher under an expanded learn to swim program.
The Pickled Possum re-opens this week and Sydney gets ready to Karaoke!
If you’ve made plans this Thursday night, cancel them. Iconic Sydney dive bar The Pickled Possum re-opens at dusk and the lower north shore is PUMPED!
House of the Week: This Mosman resort could be yours in time for Christmas!
A ready-made family haven on one of Mosman’s premier streets is motivating cashed-up buyers, hoping to move in before Christmas.
Parents get $250 “thank you” for home schooling during lockdown.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has delivered another windfall to local families, announcing a $250 voucher to spend on recreation and accommodation in addition to existing benefits.
In 2004, this freestanding Mosman family home sold for just over $1 million.
The year 2004 was memorable for a few reasons; Newcastle girl Jennifer Hawkins became Miss Universe, Casey Donovan won Australian Idol.
Mosman Council Roundup: Christmas Markets set to return and key facilities reopen.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information.
How to get your $50 “Stay and Rediscover” NSW accommodation vouchers.
The NSW Government is splashing the cash again, with all adults in NSW to receive a $50 “Stay and Rediscover” voucher in 2022, to help boost the state’s tourism sector.
Community Project: North Sydney Council wants YOU to find a little lost bird.
A flock of birds will fly free next month, when North Sydney Council runs its popular and powerful Lost Bird Found project.
Crime Watch: Mosman man loses wallet outside pub – and police find his nose beers.
Yes folks, it’s that time of the week again - and our friends at North Shore Police Area Command report a number of local offences - as residents celebrate the end of lockdown.
Taronga Zoo launches bold plan to reach net-zero by 2030.
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%.
House sales on this Mosman street are as rare as hens teeth – and now is your chance!
Spring has sprung on one of Mosman’s most tightly held streets, with a rare listing attracting local money, thanks to its easy access to beaches, parks, and the village.
Man has brain snap and puts the hose on cops – and we have a “Mosman Mullet” update!
Our good friends at North Shore Police Area Command have had another busy week, after a number of brainless local offences that have left them scratching their heads in dismay.
Real Estate Rewind: In 1999, you could buy a Golden Triangle house for $2 million!
“Welcome to Paradise” was the line agent Rob Simeon used when marketing the Golden Triangle property known as “Heachem”, in 1999.
Food News: North Sydney’s famous Produce Market reopens this weekend!
Sydney’s oldest and best produce market is back after a three-month lockdown, with dozens of growers returning to Miller St, North Sydney this weekend.
Just In: NSW residents to get TWO EXTRA Dine and Discover vouchers!
Great news! NSW residents will receive TWO extra Dine and Discover vouchers, in an effort to boost the economy post-lockdown. Find out how to get yours.
Locals warned to prepare for big beach crowds from December 1.
After two years of almost exclusive local beach use, Mosman residents have been told to prepare for big crowds once Sydney fully re-opens on December 1.
Local Jobs Bonanza: See the complete list of who’s hiring!
With Sydney's lockdown over, local business owners are on a hiring blitz - and there’s never been a better time to score yourself a local job. See what’s available!
In 1916, hundreds of animals were moved across Sydney Harbour to their new home at Taronga Zoo.
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.
Freedom! After 106 days, residents return to pubs, shops, hairdressers and gyms.
The 52-year-old broke a 15-week self-imposed booze ban at 10am and was the first patron to enjoy a tap beer at Mosman RSL.
Is This Mosman’s Favourite Store? Accoutrement’s Sue Jenkins on her passion for all things food.
Accoutrement is a much-loved landmark on Mosman's shopping strip, offering the best range of kitchen equipment, utensils and homewares you’ll find anywhere, as Anna Usher discovered.
Heading to the pub on Monday? Here are the opening times!
Sydney will emerge from a 106-day lockdown on Monday, when stay-at-home orders are lifted for 5.3 million people now 70 percent of NSW residents over 16 have been double jabbed.
Real Estate Rewind: 17 years ago, you could buy in Balmoral for under $2 million!
Our real estate rewind this week looks at 25 Hunter Rd, Mosman, a California Bungalow on 481 square metres, marketed by Rob Simeon in May 2004.
Win! Four dozen bottles of Hunter Valley wine valued at $1,300!
Some of Australia’s best wine makers are giving lower north shore locals a chance to win four dozen bottles of the good stuff, valued at more than $1,300!
As Mosman unlocks, locals get ready to celebrate ‘Freedom Day’.
Mosman Collective asked local residents how they will be celebrating life after lockdown.
Crime Watch: Crack Pipes, Curtain Twitchers and Cops ‘Catch of the Day’.
A teenage graffiti vandal had a night on the tools interrupted by vigilant local curtain twitchers this week, who reported his suspicious activity to police.
Covid Coverage: Local Venues of Concern + Active Cases.
With active Covid cases still present on the lower north shore, Mosman Collective is compiling a list of low-risk local exposure sites.
Tragedy: Man dies while swimming out to yacht at Obelisk Beach.
The body of a man who went swimming near Chowder Bay on the Labour Day public holiday has been [...]
Crime Watch: Bong rips, succulent Chinese meals, Eshays. What?!
An 18-year-old woman has discovered it’s not a good idea to take a bong rip while driving. The teenager was charged after police stopped a car travelling on Military Rd.
Missing something? Thousands of locals owed their share of $467 MILLION!
A goldmine of abandoned cold hard cash is waiting for thousands of Mosman and North Sydney residents, who’ve topped the list of unclaimed money held by the State Government.
Thomas Wescon: Locals mourn the death of Mosman’s favourite ‘Garbo’.
Mosman identity and local Garbo Thomas “Nicky” Wescon is being remembered for his tireless contribution to the local environment.
Lower North Shore gets ready to shake off lockdown.
After being cooped up months in lockdown, the lower north shore is desperate to get out and enjoy being social again.
Council votes to keep Neutral Bay’s Ben Boyd Road.
North Sydney Council has voted to retain the legacy of Benjamin Boyd, a colonial entrepreneur who lived in Neutral Bay in the 1840s.
Flashback: ‘Big 20’ Burger Bar – 566 Military Rd, Mosman.
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.
Covid Closure: Penny’s shuttered until October 7.
Penny's owner Dennis McDonald has confirmed a staff member has tested positive for COVID. The store will re-open on October 7.
Mosman motorists miss their share of toll relief.
Mosman has topped the list of Sydney suburbs who missed their share of $27 million in toll relief benefits over the past year.
Weekend Eats: Our favourite family three cheese lasagne.
Layer upon layer of rich ragu, smothered in cheesy bechamel .. what could possibly go wrong?! This delicious family favourite is from Katrina Meynink (check out her insta here) and it’s next level good!
Mater Hospital Latest: Covid outbreak grows to 14.
The Mater Hospital at North Sydney has confirmed 14 people; eight staff members, five patients and one carer have tested positive for Covid after an outbreak emerged last weekend.
Enigma: The beautiful mad bastard called Des.
Des Hasler has never lost a preliminary final as either a coach or player - and tonight it's all on the line when Manly batle Souths for a spot in the NRL Grand Final.
The best Mosman running trails to get rid of those Covid kilos!
So 2021 wasn't the magical reset button you were hoping for. And now that we’re almost out of lockdown, it means two things...
Fifty years ago, Lower North Shore Nuns went to court over the right to stage ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.
Local History: An unholy row between Theatrical Agent Harry M Miller and a Loreto Kirribilli Nun played out on Sydney's front pages in September 1971, after a legal battle over a school performance of rock-opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
Crime Watch: Police hunt “Mosman Mullet” – Tinder user left with broken heart and empty wallet.
Police are hunting for a man we'll call the "Mosman Mullet" concerning a string of break and enter offences over the weekend. Read more!
Want to buy a hotel? Manly’s Q Station is looking for a new owner and Justin Hemmes is keen!
Pub and Restaurant King Justin Hemmes is said to be sizing up the hotel leasehold on the historic Quarantine Station in Manly.
Council releases concept plan to upgrade Village Green and Mosman Square. See the designs!
A new playground, seating nooks and small decks are among proposed changes to a Village Green upgrade just announced.
Special Report: The cult movies and TV shows filmed on Sydney’s lower north shore.
Some of the lower north shore’s best backdrops have appeared in scores of blockbuster movies and TV shows.
60-year-old Neutral Bay woman busted on drink driving charges at Big Bear.
Anyone wishing to report local crime and criminal activity is urged to contact CRIME STOPPERS on 1800 333 000.
School Holiday Activities, Art Prize and Free Phone Calls. Here’s this week’s local update from Mosman Council.
Mosman’s younger residents are being encouraged to have their say on how Mosman should look in 2032 before entries close on Thursday 30 September.
Meat Free Monday: Try our super Spinach impossible pie!
What's not to love about an impossible pie? All you need to do is mix the ingredients, pour them into a dish and pop it in the oven. Now this is where the magic happens - and where the pie gets its name.
Local Latest: Major Milestone for Warringah Freeway Upgrade. What’s Planned?
Your first look at the changes planned in the Warringah Freeway upgrade. NSW Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance says the revamp will reduce congestion and simplify the complex road corridor, which is used by up to 250,000 vehicles each day.
This apartment has Mosman’s dreamiest view and local buyers are already in love!
One of Mosman’s most stylish apartments has come to market, boasting incredible harbour views in a league of its own. See inside!
Roadmap to freedom unveiled for the fully vaccinated. Here’s what it means for you.
Stay-at-home orders for adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be lifted from the Monday after NSW passes the 70 per cent double vaccination target, under the roadmap to freedom released on Thursday.
Remember when Mosman had a KFC? Step back in time with our EXCLUSIVE pics!
If you’ve been around long enough, you’ll remember when Mosman boasted a range of fast-food options including Sizzler, the Black Stump and even a Subway.
Exclusive: Here’s where Labor’s Chris Minns and Bill Shorten can buy a Rosé in Mosman.
In true Mosman Collective style, we’ve decided to ignore the low-blows issued by the Labor Party this week and instead celebrate that cool, crisp, slightly fruity pink drink that’s as beautiful as a Balmoral sunrise on a summer's day.
A first for 20 local Councils joining forces to protect Sydney Harbour.
In a first for the state’s capital, the NSW Government has awarded $274,000 to support 20 local councils joining forces to protect over 480 square kilometres of Sydney Harbour.
Labor Smackdown: South-West suburbs will remain in lockdown while people are having a Rosé in Mosman.
The Labor party and NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns have taken a swipe at Mosman residents after reports the suburb could be given an early leave-pass out of lockdown.
Police appeal for public information after cyclist and pedestrian collide on Athol Wharf Rd.
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.
