September 4, 2026
What do waratahs and lightning strikes have in common?
A local story of sandstone, ironstone, fire and one of New South Wales’ most spectacular flowers. At first glance, a…
September 1, 2026
The rat we want back
Native bush rats are returning to Northern Beaches bushland. They may share a name and a family resemblance with the…
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September 5, 2026
Bush Fire Preparation Steps Up Across West Pittwater
September 5, 2026
Pittwater Homeowners Can Get $330 Off a Home Energy Rating
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Scotland Island’s Mosquito Campaign
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August 31, 2026
Could Just Two Tick Bites Change Your Diet for Life?
A tick bite is usually regarded as an unpleasant but temporary encounter. For some people, however, only a small number…
August 11, 2026
Elvina Bay Hosts Indigenous Trio from WA’s Pandanus Park
I was thrilled recently to welcome three young Indigenous men from Pandanus Park, an Aboriginal community on the lower floodplain…
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West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade
West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade – Servicing the southern Western Forsehores of Pittwater, including the offshore communities of McCarrs Creek, Elvina Bay, Lovett Bay and Morning (Towlers) Bay – Stations in Elvina (South) and Lovett (North).
- Bush Fire Prevention
- Bush Fire Survival Plan
- Elderly Residents AIDER Program
- Pile Burn Guidelines
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