Melissa Mantle

Indie bookshops rebel as Sydney Writers’ Festival plays hardball

Appearances by high-profile authors allow sellers to fund events with new writers.

Opinion

Watch: Have you been inside the North Sydney Hare Krishna temple?

A local monk, Edward, shows us around his place of worship on Falcon Street.

North Sydney

How much could you save? Inside North Sydney's all-female electric vehicle workshop

From charging myths to “frunks”: A women-focused workshop in North Sydney gave attendees the tools to embrace an electric future.

Energy

Cocktails, kayaks & curry: The best date night spots on the lower North Shore

Whether it's sushi, long walks by the ocean, or cocktails that tickle your fancy, we've got you covered.

"I can vote with our community every single time": Independent Nicolette Boele says the major parties have failed Bradfield

With Bradfield balanced by a fine margin, Nicolette Boele launched her election campaign on the weekend as she looks to overcome Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian.

Election 2025

A housing boom or a developer's dream? Inside Crows Nest’s transformation

With 16,000 new residents expected to live in Crows Nest in the near future, the skyline of suburb (and living options) is set to change.

Crows Nest

"Artarmon deserves better": Backlash as locals blindsided by post office closure

Artarmon Post Office is set to close on March 12, with locals directed to Chatswood, Willoughby, Lane Cove, or Crows Nest instead.

Local News

"So overcomplicated": North Sydney’s cashless parking system is still frustrating locals

Months after the $2 million system was first introduced, drivers are still finding difficulties with the paid parking set-up.

Local News

"Extremely inconvenient": Locals push for post office to return to Crows Nest

Two years after the Crows Nest Post Office was relocated to St. Leonards, locals and community leaders are rallying for a more accessible location.

Crows Nest

How to beat the heat in the lower North Shore

From bookshops, to ocean breeze, to air conditioned supermarkets and movie theatres.

Lifestyle

Shut downs, delays, and multi-year waits: What's going on with the North Shore's public swimming pools?

With the mercury rising and temperatures only getting hotter, residents are anxious for a return of more public swimming spaces.

Willoughby

From "Metromania" to malfunctions: the early feedback on the Crows Nest Metro

Months after its launch, the north shore's newest Metro line has been a welcome addition, despite teething issues.

Crows Nest

The best cheap eats under $15 in Sydney's lower north shore

From Italian institutions to the best bibimbap around. We've got you covered.

Food & Drink

Melissa Mantle

Indie bookshops rebel as Sydney Writers’ Festival plays hardball

Watch: Have you been inside the North Sydney Hare Krishna temple?

How much could you save? Inside North Sydney's all-female electric vehicle workshop

Cocktails, kayaks & curry: The best date night spots on the lower North Shore

"I can vote with our community every single time": Independent Nicolette Boele says the major parties have failed Bradfield

A housing boom or a developer's dream? Inside Crows Nest’s transformation

"Artarmon deserves better": Backlash as locals blindsided by post office closure

"So overcomplicated": North Sydney’s cashless parking system is still frustrating locals

"Extremely inconvenient": Locals push for post office to return to Crows Nest

How to beat the heat in the lower North Shore

Shut downs, delays, and multi-year waits: What's going on with the North Shore's public swimming pools?

From "Metromania" to malfunctions: the early feedback on the Crows Nest Metro

The best cheap eats under $15 in Sydney's lower north shore

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