The affluent north shore catchment area has a multi-pronged plan to address ongoing issues with finances and sustainable practice.
The friction comes as the suburb readies itself for massive development announced last month as part of the government's Transport Oriented Development program.
Announced in late November, the roll out of the shared electric bike system has some thrilled – and others frustrated.
Fletcher's replacement will need to contend with a rapidly approaching election and a growing Independent opposition threat in Nicolette Boele.
The North Sydney MP had previously resisted confirming whether she would contest a nearby electorate after North Sydney's redistribution in September.
New South Wales has a growing landfill crisis, and the state hopes encouraging more composting will help reduce waste collection loads.
One of the state's largest hospitality groups has swooped in to purchase Luna Park after it was first put up for sale by Canadian investor Brookfield in June.
Every seven years, the already booming sound of cicadas across the North Shore increases.
