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Tony and his team inspired by the power and passion of paint

Al Webster -
Tony Isgrove's passion for paint runs deep – he may well have been born with a brush in his hand and Dulux in his...
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The cafe that stole our hearts is back with a store, just in time for Christmas

Jack Kelly -
Readers won't have to think back too far to remember disability support group Head High's Big Happy Cafe - the initiative that sold coffee...
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Making babies a way of life for Dr Devora

Al Webster -
Meet well-known fertility specialist Dr Devora Lieberman. A woman as multi-faceted as she is multi-talented ... and modest – the Northern Beaches local is...
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Young gun shoots for more places to play amid court crisis

Jack Kelly -
Octavia Williams, a 16-year-old state basketball player and local coach, is advocating for more outdoor courts to keep teens off screens and in better...
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From sombre to celebratory: Local director Keri unveils the art of crafting memorable funerals

Al Webster -
This is the story of Balgowlah mum Keri Alexander, who through her own immense personal loss and a shifty and frustrating funeral experience, performed...
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Local children’s author hopes to inspire the next generation

Avi Vince -
Northern Beaches primary school teacher turned children’s author and illustrator, Mo Davey, has published her first book, I am Tree Rex, which exposes young...
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Lifesaver Will shows the way to catch property wave

Al Webster -
Will Hosking has been a volunteer lifesaver on the Northern Beaches for almost 20 years. So  he is accustomed to working as part of...
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Your top picks revealed: a win for artists, designers and the environment

Avi Vince -
The People’s Choice Awards for the 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize have been announced. Crowd favourite Shona Williams has been awarded the...
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Northern Beaches Council Underwater Photography Competition underway

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Now in its fourth year, Northern Beaches Council is holding its annual Underwater Photography competition from Friday 23 August to 15 September 2024. A major...

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