LATEST NEWS
“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".
A manhunt is underway for a heartless thief who stole a mourner’s handbag at a funeral in North Sydney.
Sydney trophy home hunters have converged on a sought-after pocket in Mosman, to inspect one of the suburbs premier properties.
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PROPERTY NEWS
“It’s the ultimate in low key, lock-up-and-leave, luxury living,” Mr Simeon told Mosman Collective this week.
Nestled by Sydney Harbour and on the perimeter of Mosman Bay, Orlando Ave is a quiet and picturesque residential cul-de-sac that is a true hidden gem of the lower north shore.
Owned by the same family for more than half a century, this iconic Mosman property is one of Australia’s most breath-taking homes.
A luxury Mosman development has sold out in two hours, with a stampede of cashed-up downsizers rushing to purchase off-the-plan apartments at eye-watering prices.
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.
CRIME WATCH
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.
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.
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!
Anyone wishing to report local crime and criminal activity is urged to contact CRIME STOPPERS on 1800 333 000.
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.
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.
FOOD & DRINK
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.
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.
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!
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.
Let’s face it, there’s only so much Streets Blue Ribbon ice cream a person can eat in lockdown and after ten long weeks at home, Gelato Messina has come to the rescue on the lower north shore!
When we posted a photo of local resident Hannah Hill’s chocolate cake, the recipe requests came in thick and fast.
LOCAL HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
Not even Mosman was spared during Australia’s deepest post-war recession in the early 1980s.
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.
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.
LIFE & STYLE
It's Mother's Day this Sunday 8 May. By ANNA USHER Time poor and out of ideas when it comes to Mother’s Day gifting? We get it! With mum’s special day locked in for THIS SUNDAY May 8, it’s not too late to order a thoughtful present [...]
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.
Shocking footage of a wild wedding brawl has emerged following a glitzy reception in Mosman on Saturday night.
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...
Let’s face it. Lockdown sucks. But your roots don’t have to suffer too. If you’re not quite ready to embrace the grey, and desperately need to fix your regrowth, home hair colour kits are the next best thing.
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.