neighbourhoodmediaJan 311 minThe Four Little Piggies of Dee WhyThis profile was written by their doting owner, Frankie, age 7 We have four beautiful guinea pigs: Omo, Susu, Hazel and Honey. They...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 16, 20212 minIs Dee Why’s black swan bad luck to walk upon?By Alec Smart A black swan, set against a two-tone blue and white background, is painted on the footpath in front of 103 Howard Avenue,...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 16, 20212 minThe Dee Why Diamond Mine!By LISA GOODHAND Lisa Novak, voted Australia’s Most Innovative Person in Real Estate in 2020, has seen a huge shift in the demand for...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 16, 20213 minIguaneye shoesBy Alec Smart iGUANEYE – pronounced Ig-Wun-Eye – are minimalist shoes consisting of a moulded insulated sole with a comfortable lining,...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 16, 20214 minThe Narrabeen Kidnapping – Australia’s first kidnapping for ransom.By ELLIOT LINDSAY Ronald Powles lived with his wife and son in their home on Pacific Parade, DeeWhy. He was a projectionist at the...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 16, 20214 minTank Traps in Dee Why LagoonBy Alec Smart 'Dumble Stops' rotting in Dee Why Lagoon, left over from WWII. Photo: Alec Smart At the southern end of Dee Why Lagoon,...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 15, 20213 minHide and seek for rolling stonesBy Alec Smart Along Sydney’s Northern Beaches, youngsters are participating in an enterprising form of hide and seek involving decorated...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 13, 20213 minArtist Heidi Lee Warta, pearl from the seashoreBy ALEC SMART Heidi Lee Warta, who grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is a versatile and prolific artist. We were lucky enough to...
neighbourhoodmediaOct 25, 202111 minMarine foraging: finding 'bush tucker' around Sydney’s coastal regionsBy ALEC SMART Australia’s native environs provide a bounty of fruits, leaves, seeds, tubers, funghi and seaweeds that can be harvested...
neighbourhoodmediaOct 22, 20216 minTop Picnic Spots on the Northern BeachesBy ALEC SMART Swamp Wallaby, The Basin, Pittwater. Photo: Alec Smart Now that Sydney’s long Lockdown has ended (106-days!), we are...
neighbourhoodmediaJul 14, 20213 minGolden beaches, purple sunsets and blue whales: Sean Keenan’s photosSean Keenan (@seansperception) is a Sydney-based photographer who gained international recognition when he filmed incredibly rare footage...
neighbourhoodmediaJul 14, 20212 minPalm Beach CollectionA stunning collection of fragrances and candles, inspired by the Northern Beaches of Sydney. We caught up with Kirsten Walker, the...
neighbourhoodmediaMay 27, 20214 minHaving a whale of a time whale-watchingBy ALEC SMART As winter cools the Southern Hemisphere, and ice extends over the Antarctic, whales move northwards to warmer waters,...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 28, 20213 minLisa Novak - Real Estate Social Media CelebrityLisa Novak is no stranger to the real estate industry, but it wasn’t until 3 years ago at the age of 46 that she moved into the sales...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 15, 20211 minFun with the KidsIf you’re looking for some great local parks to take the kids this weekend then check out these three little beauties. Dee Why Park 17...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 15, 20213 minBuy On The BeachesWhilst many businesses struggled through COVID there were a few that found new opportunities and Buy on the Beaches was one.
neighbourhoodmediaMar 15, 20211 minOff the LeashDog walkers Northern Beaches Dog Walkers get all the best views There many advantages to living in the Northern Beaches and spectacular...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 15, 20211 minGood times served dailyThe Northern Beaches has a new pub — and it’s right here at Dee Why RSL. The Battery House is all about catching up with friends over...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 14, 20213 minReg the Australian Fur SealIt’s not every day you see a Fur Seal sunbaking on the beaches of the Sydney shorelines, but in Dee Why for a period it was a common...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 13, 20214 minReign on the beaches: Michael Regan, Northern Beaches MayorMichael Regan is the popular mayor for Northern Beaches Council. An independent, he represents Your Northern Beaches Independent Team,...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 7, 20215 minHistory of the Dee Why Surf Life Saving ClubBy ALEC SMART When the first Europeans arrived in Australia, they were very modest and decreed it socially unacceptable to swim in the...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 7, 20212 minBusiness Owners of Dee WhyDee Why is home to many different businesses, all of which have insightful stories about life and work in Dee Why. Matthew Luba, Ashton &...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 6, 20212 minThe Hunt is On - Tiny Doors on the Northern BeachesIf you are looking for a project to get the kids outdoors and on a real life adventure, then Tiny Doors is for you. This youth inspired...