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Oct 12, 2026

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Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

A former DVD-merchant and owner of Blockbuster Neutral Bay, Angela Constanti reflects on the bygone age of video rentals.

Local History

Sep 28, 2026

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2 min read

Why this $44m Mosman apartment complex was rejected over a pedestrian crossing

The developer told the Lorikeet it was “assessing its options” in the wake of the judgement.

Housing

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

What’s happening on the North Shore this October?

Spooky screenings, beer and wine sampling and the return of Crows Nest Festival.

Guides

Where do your rooftop solar panels go when they expire?

Oct 7, 2026

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1 min read

Where do your rooftop solar panels go when they expire?

While New South Wales is pursuing a mandatory recycling scheme, Warringah MP Zali Steggall claims a federal system is needed now.

Environment

Huw Bradshaw

Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

Oct 12, 2026

•

2 min read

Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

A former DVD-merchant and owner of Blockbuster Neutral Bay, Angela Constanti reflects on the bygone age of video rentals.

Local History

Melissa Mantle

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Local History

Oct 12, 2026

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2 min read

Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

A former DVD-merchant and owner of Blockbuster Neutral Bay, Angela Constanti reflects on the bygone age of video rentals.

Oct 9, 2026

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3 min read

🔵 This Crows Nest store knows about "keeping afloat"

Plus: What happens to old solar panels and a North Shore pub review

Oct 7, 2026

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1 min read

Where do your rooftop solar panels go when they expire?

While New South Wales is pursuing a mandatory recycling scheme, Warringah MP Zali Steggall claims a federal system is needed now.

Oct 7, 2026

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1 min read

WATCH: The Crows Nest store dedicated to the sea and its books

Through its joint mapping and retail business, the niche book store has managed to stay afloat through the years.

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Plus: Forcing developers to tidy up and why all pubs feel the same

Monte student capacity to grow to 1,400 under North Sydney campus expansion

The school bought the land off the NSW Government earlier this year.

North Sydney

Developers around Lane Cove will be forced to ensure their vacant lots are easy on the eye

If you demolish a building, you should be responsible for what comes next, mayor argues.

Lane Cove

Newsletter: Lane Cove vs the data centre

Plus: Mosman development canned over pedestrian crossing and a tiny Dangar dispute

Keolis pledges “full investigation” after girl falls from moving bus on Spit Road

The incident occurred on Monday around 6pm.

Transport

Where does "Berowra" come from?

We jump into the history of this upper North Shore suburb.

Local History

Data centre overlooking Blackman Park withdrawn after community pushback

The company behind the proposal has claimed the decision came after shifts in regulatory framework and community feedback.

Energy

Why this $44m Mosman apartment complex was rejected over a pedestrian crossing

The developer told the Lorikeet it was “assessing its options” in the wake of the judgement.

Housing

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MUST READ

Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

Why this $44m Mosman apartment complex was rejected over a pedestrian crossing

What’s happening on the North Shore this October?

Where do your rooftop solar panels go when they expire?

Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

THE LATEST

Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

🔵 This Crows Nest store knows about "keeping afloat"

Where do your rooftop solar panels go when they expire?

WATCH: The Crows Nest store dedicated to the sea and its books

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Monte student capacity to grow to 1,400 under North Sydney campus expansion

Developers around Lane Cove will be forced to ensure their vacant lots are easy on the eye

Newsletter: Lane Cove vs the data centre

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Where does "Berowra" come from?

Data centre overlooking Blackman Park withdrawn after community pushback

Why this $44m Mosman apartment complex was rejected over a pedestrian crossing

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