Mini Mos community fun run and fair celebrates 40 years this June!
Remember 1982? Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister, the Man from Snowy River was ruling the box office, Eye of the Tiger was the biggest-selling single of the year!
Crime Watch: Gnome Stabber, Cremorne Creep, and a Chatswood Crack Head busted this week!
Yes folks, it’s that time of the week again – and our friends at North Shore Police Area Command report several disturbing local offences.
Local Legend: Cremorne Point fashion icon “Queen Dee” has just turned 94!
Do you have a clever, sassy, bright, imaginative, and super kind friend? Someone who brightens your life and enjoys every day as if it was their last?
The Wash-up: Here are some local takeouts from the 2022 Federal Election.
Whether you swing right, left or anywhere in between, Mosman Collective has done a deep dive to unpack some interesting election day facts in the seats of Warringah and North Sydney.
North Sydney Council accused of ditching the National Anthem at Citizenship Ceremonies.
North Sydney Council has been accused of ditching Advance Australia Fair from its Citizenship Ceremonies.
Planning a Platinum Jubilee party? You’ll need to make this incredible Trifle fit for a Queen!
An amateur cook’s seven-layer Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle beat 5000 puddings in a U.K wide contest to become the official dessert of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Ferry Commuters: Google Street View set to launch on Sydney Harbour. What will they think of next?!
Google Street View is launching on Sydney Harbour to capture our city icons from the decks of ferries, it has been reported today.
Let there be Light! Everything you need to know about Vivid Sydney 2022.
Vivid Sydney is back and it’s brighter than ever! The annual festival that sparks the soul of our city celebrates its 12th year in 2022.
Residents report Tiger sighting on first floor of Mosman Council Chambers!
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.
Historic Victory: Mosman Cricket Club wins Belvidere Cup for the first time in 82 years.
Mosman Cricket Club has made history by winning the First and Second Grade Premierships in the same season.
Ahoy! These bespoke British boats are headed to Mosman, but you’ll need some serious coin.
The easing of Covid restrictions has led to a surge in demand for classically styled boats on the lower north shore, with local buyers looking to enjoy Sydney Harbour on a luxury scale.
Beauty Point Public School announces new “Festival of Light” event to replace fireworks show.
For the first time, Beauty Point Public School will host a Festival of Light laser show, moving away from its popular annual fireworks display in a bid to foster a more environmentally friendly community event.
Crime Watch: Man steals roll of Cling Wrap, Chatswood Eshays, and Baked Beans found in lady’s knickers.
Local Police have again filled the blotter this week, reporting several lower north shore incidents including break ins, drink driving offences and a number of assaults.
Volunteer Week: 96-year-old Mosman woman celebrates 30 years at Powerhouse Museum.
Each year, National Volunteer Week celebrates selfless contributions from people around the country, like 96-year-old Mosman grandmother Meg Stevenson.
In 1943, Neutral Bay actor George Blackshaw shocked a nation in the most brutal act of his career.
Before the arrival of television, Australian radio ruled the airwaves with programs like Dad and Dave, Blue Hills and ‘Calling the Stars’.
Vale Leicester Warburton. Cremorne Point locals remember a true gentleman.
Leicester Warburton, aged 101, and one of our few remaining World War II diggers has been farewelled.
Property News: Recent real estate sales show a tale of two Mosman’s.
Mosman is about to roll out the red carpet and welcome Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his husband, Shane Lloyd, to the neighbourhood.
Where to vote on the lower north shore and who’s serving up the Democracy Sausages?
By ANNA USHER We’re getting to the business end of the 2022 Federal Election and [...]
Minsky’s in Cremorne has sold for $39 million. But will the Piano Man stay?
Minsky’s, the iconic lower north shore pub, has changed hands for $39 million.
Mosman’s fascinating political history you’ll want to share at your 2022 Election party!
We've uncovered some incredible local trivia to wow your friends and family in the lead up to the Federal Election on May 21.
Future Mosman: Spit Junction Post Office set for the wrecking ball. See what’s planned.
A new development is set for the Spit Junction Post Office site. By ANNA USHER [...]
Council Roundup: Community grants program, JP services return and get ready for plastic bag ban.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information.
Mercy Dash: Local businessman James Spenceley driving ambulances into war torn Ukraine.
Tech leader and North Sydney councillor James Spenceley is aiding the people of Ukraine with the purchase of two ambulances.
Mothers Day 2022: Here’s our last minute gift guide for Mosman mums!
It's Mother's Day this Sunday 8 May. By ANNA USHER Time [...]
Flashback 2008: Bradleys Head claims six young lives in horror boat crash.
A carefree night out. A split-second decision. Young lives tragically changed forever.
Mosman teacher Jesse James Muir wins praise for children’s book about kindness.
Blessed Sacrament teacher Jesse James Muir never intended to become a best-selling children’s book author. But when the Year 2 educator couldn’t find a suitable book about kindness and compassion, he decided to write one himself.
New proposal considers permanent street parking zones for boat trailers. Deputy Mayor says, “not on my watch”.
Times up for unattended boats and other vehicles monopolising local parking.
Neutral Bay News: More luxury units planned for prime Ben Boyd Rd location.
A multi-storey apartment complex on Ben Boyd Rd is the latest luxury building planned for the rapidly changing face of Neutral Bay.
Real Estate News: This brand-new Balmoral apartment is THE ONE!
It’s big, it’s beautiful – and it’s a MUST INSPECT if you’re looking for luxury apartment living in a prized Sydney location.
New dual-lane drive thru set for McDonalds Cremorne. See what’s planned!
A new dual-lane drive-thru at Cremorne McDonalds is set to speed up service and satisfy a growing trend for in-car dining, as fast-food lovers ditch the idea of “dining in”.
Council Roundup: Become a volunteer, EV charger milestone and ShoreShocked postponed.
As part of its commitment to local news, Mosman Collective provides a weekly update of important Council information. Here’s what’s happening.
ANZAC Day 2022: Long weekend beckons as nation commemorates anniversary of Gallipoli landings.
ANZAC Day will fall on Monday this year, meaning a long weekend is happening for all Australians in April.
Police News: Four arrested after Sydney Harbour Bridge peak hour protest.
Four people have been arrested following an unauthorised protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge earlier today.
Behind Bars: Neutral Bay father jailed for more than a decade on drugs charges.
A Neutral Bay father has been jailed for 11 years after being convicted of unpacking 80 kilograms of cocaine smuggled from South Africa.
Don’t Forget: FREE public transport over the Easter holidays starts this Thursday!
Public transport across NSW is free for 12 days from Thursday after industrial chaos and ongoing strikes this year.
Exclusive: Landmark Cammeray café Maggio’s to open Giovanni Pizza in Mosman!
The team from cult Cammeray café Maggios is heading to Mosman, launching a second Pizza restaurant after being inundated with delivery requests from locals.
Handy Local Guide: Easter Trading Hours on the lower north shore. See what’s open!
Who’s egg-cited for Easter? School holidays are underway and Aussie families are marking the first year without Covid induced travel bans and restrictions.
Mosman Council jacks up metered beach parking as Sydneysiders struggle with cost of living.
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.
GIG GUIDE: Local live music venues. Who’s playing this weekend? April 7 – 10.
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres.
Local Emergency: Firefighters save Raglan St, Mosman home.
A home on Raglan St caught fire this afternoon, blocking the street and needing four fire engines to tackle the ferocious blaze.
Council Roundup: Major upgrade to Mosman War Memorial unveiled on Sunday 10 April.
As part of its commitment to local news, Council provides Mosman Collective with a weekly update of important events and information.
Local Latest: 2022 Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn – Sunday 29 May.
Save the date! The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn is back on Sunday 29 May 2022.
In 1988, a floating Chinese Restaurant with room for 500 diners outraged lower north shore locals.
Today we’re taking you back to those golden years of the 1980s – when hair was big, clothes were loud, and power ballads were super-charged with emotion.
Want to buy a pub? Iconic venue Minsky’s on the market for $35 million plus.
For the first time in a generation, Minsky’s is on the market and the iconic watering hole could be yours for $35 million plus.
Live Local Music: Here’s Pete’s Gig Guide for this weekend, April 1st – April 3rd.
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres.
North Sydney News: Sydney Harbour Bridge bike ramp design revealed.
The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will be accessible to even more people with the design of the northern bike ramp a step closer to reality.
True Crime: In 1901, a desperate young mother committed an unthinkable crime on Balmoral Beach.
Sydney was no place for an unwed, pregnant young woman in the early 1900s, but 18-year-old Mary Hutchison had nowhere else to go.
Coming Soon: Niche Mosman, an Asian inspired tapas and wine bar set to open.
A stylish hot spot with Asian inspired snacks and craft cocktails is planned for Gouldsbury street, filling the void left by Open Circus earlier this year. Read all about "Niche Mosman"!
In Brief: Save these dates! Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in the ‘hood.
Let’s face it - we’re all time poor and sometimes it’s hard to get a handle on what’s going on in the local area.
We Love Local: Enter to win a FAMILY PASS to Taronga Zoo this Easter!
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!
Happy Easter! Sydney locals score FREE public transport for the holidays!
Forget draining your Opal card these Easter holidays, thanks to the NSW Government who say we can hop on public transport for FREE from April 14-26!
Property News: This Raglan St home sold in four days – for more than $20 million!
It took just four days for “Boondabah”, one of Mosman’s grand Federation estates to change hands, with a mystery buyer paying more than $1 million over the price estimate.
Property of the Week: This iconic Spofforth St house is one of a kind!
This landmark local residence, once owned by a scandalous Sydney socialite, is set to make jaws drop at its first open this weekend.
Local Music Venues: Who’s playing on the lower north shore this weekend?
Local resident Pete Kidd keeps you up to date with what’s happening on the live music scene this weekend. Read what's on!
Community Roundup: Playground upgrades, road rule reminder, free craft for kids.
This week's Mosman Council roundup is in, with some exciting news for local kids. Several playground upgrades have been recently completed or are underway.
Greenway Flats: “If I won the Lottery seven times over, I wouldn’t leave here. This will do me!”
When it officially opened on Sunday, 28 March 1954, "Greenway" was Australia's largest communal social housing complex.
Due for a Covid booster? Taronga to host vaccine pop ups this weekend!
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.
Freak accident leaves Awaba St woman dangling four metres in the air.
A Mosman woman was lucky to escape unharmed after her car careened through a neighbour’s fence on Awaba St on Monday.
Mosman’s Constant Reader to close, National Australia Bank moves in.
The National Australia Bank hopes to take over the premises at 878 Military Rd when Constant Reader bookstore vacates the building on March 27.
Mosman locals Patrick and Libby Allaway list beachfront Avalon getaway.
“Surfside”, one of Australia’s most spectacular beachfront trophy homes fronting Little Avalon, is looking for a new owner.
Crime Watch: Wild scooter chase, Neutral Bay nose beers, and 97 packets of gum found in man’s undies!
North Shore Police Area Command have some doozies to report this week. You’ll need to sit down with a cuppa to read this one!
Happy 90th Birthday! Join the Sydney Harbour Bridge party this weekend.
Sydney will come alive with free music concerts; pop-up art galleries and a spectacular light show in celebration of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 90th anniversary this weekend.
Latest: Let there be light! Vivid Sydney returns to Taronga Zoo!
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.
Support Local Live Music! Here’s Pete’s Gig Guide for March 16 – 20.
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres. Our music man Pete Kidd delivers this valuable weekly resource so you can keep up with what’s happening at community venues.
Community Diary: Weird, wonderful, and just plain wacky local events!
Who said the lower north shore was full of conservative, stuffy old bores?! There are some great community events worth checking out in the coming weeks, so grab the kids, the neighbours, your mates, and pets to discover what’s on in your own backyard.
House of the Week: A timeless Holt Ave classic reimagined.
Situated in Mosman’s most family friendly precinct, this elegant Federation residence is a contemporary take on a timeless classic.
One of the world’s great icons turns 90 this week. Share your Sydney Harbour Bridge story!
Sydney’s great iron maiden turns 90 this week – and we want to celebrate her milestone birthday with your stories, photos and memories.
This landmark Mosman mansion comes with ultimate bragging rights.
Bradleys Head Rd is the coveted local street that comes with ultimate bragging rights. Steeped in local history and lined with grand merchant mansions, houses here rarely come to market.
After slaughtering his wife and child, a Mosman maniac turned the gun on himself.
Mosman teenager Alma Plaister was never absent from school. But on Monday 18 July 1932, the brilliant and popular 13-year-old was missing from morning roll call at North Sydney Girls High.
Crime Watch: Fake kidnapping, flash car flogged and a Chatswood Eshay arrest.
Local Police have again filled the blotter this week, reporting several lower north shore incidents including break ins and drink driving offences.
Local Live Music: Here’s Pete’s Gig Guide for March 9 – 13!
The lower north shore has live music of all genres to suit all budgets, from local pub gigs to concerts at theatres.
Locals invited to Rebuild, Recharge, Renew for NSW Small Business month!
March is Small Business Month. Mosman Collective would love you all to drop your dollars and support our amazing local small businesses!
Sydney Storm Carnage: Lower north shore smashed by freak weather event.
Lower north shore residents are cleaning up after a catastrophic storm targeted the local area on Tuesday afternoon, swallowing beaches, roads, bridges and houses.
Historic Lavender Bay home with iconic Harbour views hits the market.
See inside the heritage-listed, immaculately restored Lavender Bay home just footsteps from Sydney Harbour.
Check out our weekly Gig Guide for the best live music on the lower north shore and surrounds.
Mosman Collective supports local artists and live music. Thank you to our contributor Pete Kidd for gathering this week’s headline acts.
Mosman’s Ash Meredith is helping hundreds escape war and find safety in Poland.
After fleeing the war-torn country last Thursday, local dad Ash Meredith has joined thousands of Ukranian men to fight the Russian army.
Crime Watch: Mosman masturbator, mailbox thief, luxury car theft – and more!
Our weekly local crime update is brought to you by the team at Mosman Collective and North Shore Police Area Command. Here’s the latest news!
Get ready to groove! March is music month in North Sydney!
Music lovers are spoilt for choice this March, three live music events taking place in the North Sydney Council area.
Flashback 1968: Bula! A three-storey Fijian mecca opens in Mosman.
On the busy corner of Ourimbah and Spit Rd, a commercial building known as Island Centre opened to fascinated locals in July 1968.
Neil Balnaves, Mosman resident and philanthropist, dies aged 77 in boating accident.
Neil Balnaves, the Australian arts philanthropist, former television executive and Mosman resident, has died aged 77 after a boating accident.
Aldi North Sydney launches a pizza vending machine and we’re fascinated!
Well here’s a “special buy” if ever we saw one! Locals with a hankering for piping hot pizza can now get a fresh one cooked by a robot while doing their grocery shopping at Aldi.
Wild wedding brawl erupts in Mosman. See the shocking footage!
Shocking footage of a wild wedding brawl has emerged following a glitzy reception in Mosman on Saturday night.
EXCLUSIVE: Local teenager hooks monster 2.8-metre bull shark in Middle Harbour.
A 2.8-metre bull shark was hooked by a Mosman teenager while fishing with a friend in local waters on Saturday.
Abandoned, tiny time-warp flat sells for nearly $1 million. See the incredible photos!
A tiny Mosman apartment stuck in a 1960’s time warp has just sold for almost $1 million.
Support Local: Mosman artists to display their work in shop windows.
The Mosman Art Walk returns for its second year, as the local shops of Mosman once more host a unique art trail and exhibition, showcasing the amazing work of more than 30 acclaimed Australian artists.
CRIME WATCH: Mosman man charged with seven counts of sexual touching.
Local police report a week of Eshay’s, sexual advances, drink driving - and a woman found with cannabis in her lady parts.
Real Estate News: Prestige market supercharged with $50 million in sales this week.
It’s been a busy start to the year for Michael Coombs, who’s hardly had time to brush the sand off his feet after a summer holiday on Kokomo Island in Fiji.
80 years ago, local woman Nancy Harris was marched into the ocean and murdered.
“When we were waist-deep in the surf, they opened up a murderous fire,” Sister Vivien Bullwinkle recalled after the Bangka Island Massacre of WWII, "mowing us down like a scene I saw in a film as a child.”
Leave Immediately: Mosman family stuck in Ukraine on the way home.
A Mosman father stuck in Ukraine as he waits for his son’s passport to be approved has finally received good news from the Australian Government.
Mosman sailor rescued as motor cruiser capsizes near Coffs Harbour.
A middle-aged local couple was brought to safety after their vessel became stricken in wild, stormy conditions.
Open water swim to raise Melanoma funds in memory of Mosman’s Erik Mather.
Residents are invited to take part in the Erik Mather 2 – 4 – 6 charity Swim this Saturday 12 February.
House of the Week: This ultimate Clifton Gardens family home will knock your socks off!
Roots run deep on Clifton St in Mosman, with residents reluctant to make a move.
TRUE CRIME: In December 1907, five Mosman teenagers committed an unthinkable crime.
In our new series, Mosman Collective unlocks historic local crime case files, revealing new images and details of the lower north shore’s most shocking stories.
Mosman Moron: Police charge same drink driver four times in three months.
A Mosman woman who told police she regularly drives while intoxicated has been charged with drink driving for the fourth time in three months.
Flashback 1954: Mosman gripped by Royal fever, thousands line local streets, when Queen Elizabeth comes to town.
When Queen Elizabeth stepped onto Australian soil for the frist time on 3rd February 1954, the nation was gripped by Royal fever. Over the next 58 days, she would visit 57 cities and towns, with more than 75% of the population catching a glimpse of the young monarch, and on February 18th, it was Mosman’s turn.
Positions Vacant: Looking for work? There are new jobs available in Mosman this week.
There are huge opportunities out there for lower north shore jobseekers, with employers desperate for workers, new data shows.
Crime Watch: Pickled at the Possum, dog finds filthy flasher – and teen havoc at Balmoral.
We’re back with the Police blotter for 2022! This week, local officers have several crimes to report and warn residents lock up after recent break-ins.
Local News: Mosman Swim Centre offers FREE class for infants in 2022.
Mosman Swim Centre on Vista St is offering a FREE Splash Time class for infants up to four months old during 2022.
History: We uncover incredible time warp photos of a Coles store in Mosman!
On 21 November 1934, Coles came to Mosman, opening the doors of 22 Spit Rd at 9:30am. Goods on sale included seven-piece fruit sets, toys, cotton reels, ladies’ aprons, hats dresses and nickel torches.
What’s On: Here’s what’s happening in the ‘hood this February!
A free street party, an “Antiques Roadshow”, library talks, and popular local markets are all on offer this month thanks to our friends at Mosman Council. Find out what’s on!
