Willoughby

WATCH: Where did Chatswood get its name from?

Charlotte “Chattie” Harnett is often claimed to be the namesake of this North Shore suburb: but does the historical record agree?

Local History

WATCH: The history of Willoughby Incinerator

Built in 1933, the Willoughby Incinerator is today a cherished piece of local heritage. But once upon a time, residents protested against it.

Local History

“Get a wriggle on”: Chatswood bicycle paths fast-tracked ahead of anticipated growth

The new paths would travel up and down High Street, and across Laurel, Fry and Johnson Street.

Willoughby

Fed up with congestion, Willoughby parents looked for a new approach to the school drop-off. Now it’s being deployed across the state.

In New South Wales, the traditional kiss and ride is transforming.

Willoughby

Chatswood pizzeria to face court over dough dispute

Fair Work is seeking fines of up to $218,000 following allegations of underpayment.

Food & Drink

WATCH: The Frank Lloyd Wright of the lower North Shore

Built in 1929, the Fishwick House is one of the most well-preserved works of Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin.

Local History

Developer denies Castlecrag tower meeting with Burley Griffin group was a facade

Locals are railing against the 150-apartment project, saying it doesn’t fit the area’s character.

Willoughby

Two towers and 150 apartments: Contentious Castlecrag development explained

Residents, heritage enthusiasts and Willoughby City Council are opposed to the $106 million complex.

Willoughby

This 70-year-old bowlo was set to be demolished. Now it’s having its grand re-opening

Forgoing its traditional greens, the club will serve as an open community space.

Local History

How do you improve the nightlife in Chatswood?

Willoughby Council would like to see Victoria Avenue become the King Street of the North Shore.

Food & Drink

Is time up for Chatswood’s Mandarin Centre? This developer thinks so

The firm behind the redevelopment previously designed the world’s tallest building.

Willoughby

Push to protect the North Shore cave where poet Henry Lawson used to dry out

Since the late 1990s, the site has been used for public poetry recitals and live music performances.

Local History

WATCH: The history of Northbridge Hotel

The hotel was opened in 1931 by Tooth & Co., a New South Wales beer brewer.

Local History

Willoughby Squash squashed: court order grants approval for demolition

With the closure of the lower North Shore club, local players may have no choice but to put the racquet down.

Willoughby

WATCH: Uncovering a time capsule in a Willoughby cave

Joe was on a bushwalk when he stumbled upon this trove of (slightly) ancient artifacts in Willoughby.

Willoughby

The heat trap in the heart of Chatswood

Is it time for this patch of fake grass to go?

Environment

Your time starts now: Chatswood Chase shoppers will need to move fast

Free parking is to be cut from three hours to two in a 12-month trial.

Willoughby

Willoughby Symphony Orchestra invites you to put down your phone and enter the world of Mahler

“[He] was mad about nature,” says Chief Conductor Dr Nicholas Milton. “You can hear birdcalls throughout the symphony.”

Culture

Exploring culture and identity in Maru Jarockyj’s “Ukrainian DNA”

Figures are distilled into simple circles and rectangles, but from the chaos of shapes emerge hidden stories.

Culture

WATCH: Should the NSW Government be doing more about pokies?

We asked some locals around Chatswood what they thought about pokies in NSW.

Willoughby

What’s in a name? Locals and councillors clash on Bicentennial Reserve

Noel Reidy served 21 consecutive years as a Willoughby alderman, and two terms as mayor.

Willoughby

Why are my rates going up? It could be the fault of the state — not local — government

In the 2023-24 financial year, 40 percent of councils did not break even. Why is that?

Willoughby

WATCH: Interviewing Yuki, owner of Jiji Rescue Cat Cafe

We sat down with Yuki, the owner of Willoughby’s rescue cat cafe, to ask how the cafe got started, and why she chose to open it.

Willoughby

"Medium density alone isn’t a silver bullet": How Australia’s housing debate found itself in Castlecrag Shopping Village

While Bradfield MP Nicolette Boele states that increased housing supply necessitates communication with locals, groups such as Sydney YIMBY argue that those who would benefit most from increased housing are left out of this conversation.

Willoughby

“A disservice to the community”: Independent Education Union calls for Chatswood KU Preschool to be saved

In a letter to Willoughby Council, the education union has pushed for urgent action in relocating the community preschool to an alternative location.

Willoughby

Willoughby

WATCH: Where did Chatswood get its name from?

WATCH: The history of Willoughby Incinerator

“Get a wriggle on”: Chatswood bicycle paths fast-tracked ahead of anticipated growth

Fed up with congestion, Willoughby parents looked for a new approach to the school drop-off. Now it’s being deployed across the state.

Chatswood pizzeria to face court over dough dispute

WATCH: The Frank Lloyd Wright of the lower North Shore

Developer denies Castlecrag tower meeting with Burley Griffin group was a facade

Two towers and 150 apartments: Contentious Castlecrag development explained

This 70-year-old bowlo was set to be demolished. Now it’s having its grand re-opening

How do you improve the nightlife in Chatswood?

Is time up for Chatswood’s Mandarin Centre? This developer thinks so

Push to protect the North Shore cave where poet Henry Lawson used to dry out

WATCH: The history of Northbridge Hotel

Willoughby Squash squashed: court order grants approval for demolition

WATCH: Uncovering a time capsule in a Willoughby cave

The heat trap in the heart of Chatswood

Your time starts now: Chatswood Chase shoppers will need to move fast

Willoughby Symphony Orchestra invites you to put down your phone and enter the world of Mahler

Exploring culture and identity in Maru Jarockyj’s “Ukrainian DNA”

WATCH: Should the NSW Government be doing more about pokies?

What’s in a name? Locals and councillors clash on Bicentennial Reserve

Why are my rates going up? It could be the fault of the state — not local — government

WATCH: Interviewing Yuki, owner of Jiji Rescue Cat Cafe

"Medium density alone isn’t a silver bullet": How Australia’s housing debate found itself in Castlecrag Shopping Village

“A disservice to the community”: Independent Education Union calls for Chatswood KU Preschool to be saved

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