Mosman’s much-loved community hub has entered an exciting new chapter as the Mosman Village Community Centre. Fully accessible and air-conditioned, the Centre offers a range of flexible spaces for meetings, events and community gatherings, including the Main Hall, The Lounge and Jack’s Meeting Room.

To celebrate, individuals, businesses and community organisations can enjoy a weekend venue hire fee waiver for eligible bookings of up to six hours (10am to 4pm) until 29 November. Find out more and book your space today.

Think your furry friend has what it takes to be crowned Top Dog of Mosman? Council is on the hunt for the community's most lovable, cheeky, talented, or simply unforgettable pup.

Entries are now open for the chance to be shortlisted and compete live at the Top Dog Show during the Encore Street Party on 24 October. Whether your dog can perform tricks, charm a crowd, or just has star quality, this is their moment to shine.

Dog owners are encouraged to enter now and show why their four-legged companion deserves the title of Mosman's Top Dog. Register your pooch here: mosman.nsw.gov.au/topdog 

A community rally will be held at Balmoral Rotunda on Sunday 11 October in support of retaining HMAS Penguin in public ownership.

The rally, organised by the Headland Preservation Group, will run from 11am to 12.30pm.

Council at its September meeting endorsed the holding of a community rally, deeming the proposed federal sale of HMAS Penguin as a matter of exceptional significance to the Mosman community. The issue has been the subject of extensive advocacy by Council and Mayor Ann Marie Kimber.

Council’s Community Transport service has been named Small Community Transport Service of the Year by Community Transport Organisation Ltd (CTO).

The award recognises the service’s commitment to helping older residents stay connected, independent and engaged in the community. Judges highlighted its strong client focus, innovative programs and high-quality service delivery, including full-day trips, supported outings and the popular Local Lunch Shuttle.

The recognition also acknowledges the care and dedication shown by the team every day, ensuring residents receive reliable, personalised support.

This well-deserved award reflects the important role community transport plays in keeping our community connected.

Update: The proposed burns between Middle Head Road and Bradleys Head Road have been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. For updates, visit the NSW RFS website.

Hazard reduction burns are proposed between Middle Head Road and Bradleys Head Road from Monday 21 September to Wednesday 23 September inclusive.

The burns are being jointly conducted by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Fire and Rescue NSW and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.

The Clifton Gardens and Gunners Barracks Hazard Reduction Burns will cover approximately 20 hectares of land within Sydney Harbour National Park and Headland Park (managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust). Lands managed by Mosman Council and the Department of Defence will also be impacted.

Closures will be in place for Mosman Drill Hall and Marie Bashir Sports Complex, Georges Head Lookout, Georges Heights Oval and Rawson Oval surrounds including the off-leash dog area. Clifton Gardens Reserve will also be closed.

Chowder Bay Road will remain open under a Stop/Slow traffic arrangement. Parking will be restricted on Chowder Bay Road within Harbour Trust land. Local traffic control will be in place on Dominion Crescent, Suakin Drive, Commonwealth Avenue and Imperial Place at Georges Heights.

The Middle Head (Gubbuh Gubbuh) to Georges Head Walk and the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay Walk will remain open. The Chowder Bay to Georges Heights tracks and the track between Dominion Crescent, Georges Heights and Rawson Park will be closed.

For more information, contact the local NPWS office or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

• Walking track closure map
• Notification letter

Fire & Rescue NSW advises that residential and commercial tenants may continue to access and operate but to keep windows closed and adjust air-conditioning units in the event of smoke. For health information relating to bush fire smoke, visit the NSW Health website.

Helicopter support will be based at Georges Heights oval.

For safety and environmental reasons, tracks and trails may be closed after the burn until further notice.

Residents are being encouraged to prepare and stay safe in a disaster or a time of crisis by downloading and completing an emergency plan on the Australian Red Cross Get Prepared app.  

Mosman is collaborating with fellow councils as a partner council in Resilient Sydney. Research shows that the more people prepare for a disaster, the faster they recover. 

The Get Prepared app helps residents connect with key support people, accomplish simple tasks to make loved ones safer, and protect the things that matter most to them.

Get Prepared is a free and easy to use, one-stop tool to help people prepare for any type of emergency.  

The app is being promoted as part of Emergency Redi Week, which runs until 20 September. Find out more at redcross.org.au/prepare

Congratulations to Councillor Pip Friedrich on being elected Deputy Mayor at the September Council meeting.

Known for her commitment to access and inclusion and passion for protecting and enhancing our natural environment, Cr Friedrich is chair of the Access and Inclusion Community Consultative Committee and the Local Transport Forum, and a councillor representative of committees for Flood Risk Management; Audit, Risk and Improvement; the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) and the Shorelink Library Network.

Cr Friedrich will serve a one-year term as Deputy Mayor until September 2027.

As part of the NSW Government's Shark Management Program, two Tagged Shark Listening Stations have been installed in Sydney Harbour for the first time, including one near Balmoral in Middle Harbour. The stations provide real-time alerts through the SharkSmart app when tagged sharks are detected nearby, helping Mosman residents and visitors make informed decisions when swimming, paddling, boating and enjoying the Harbour.

Alerts are sent when a tagged shark comes within approximately 500 metres of a listening station. Located near Balmoral and Lady Bay, the stations are positioned to monitor the movement of tagged sharks entering and leaving Sydney Harbour.

The new Harbour stations are identical to the 37 listening stations already operating along the NSW coastline as part of the state's Shark Management Program. Together, this network currently tracks 1,698 white sharks, 938 tiger sharks and 374 bull sharks.

The expansion of the listening station network into Sydney Harbour provides the Mosman community and other Harbour users with additional information about shark movements, while also supporting ongoing research into the behaviour and movement patterns of bull sharks in the Harbour.

Read more. 

Council has reached an important milestone in planning for the future of our community, with the draft Mosman Masterplan and draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme now formally lodged with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination.

The lodgement follows Council's unanimous endorsement of the proposals after extensive community engagement, including thousands of submissions and feedback from community members who addressed an Extraordinary Council Meeting.

The proposals outline a long-term vision for Mosman, helping to plan for future housing needs while protecting the character, heritage, open spaces and natural environment that make our area so valued by the community.

This milestone reflects many months of work informed by community feedback, expert advice and detailed technical studies, ensuring the proposals are shaped by local knowledge and priorities.

The NSW Government will now determine if the proposals can progress to formal public exhibition, providing residents, businesses and community groups with another opportunity to provide feedback before any decisions are made.

Council will continue to work collaboratively with the NSW Government, stakeholders and the community throughout the process and keep the community informed as further opportunities to participate become available.

Projects and activities that support community development, wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, culture and social cohesion across Mosman have received funding through Council's Community Grants Program.

Each year, Council provides financial assistance to community organisations delivering initiatives that benefit the local community. This year, 25 organisations were awarded partial or full funding of up to $5,000 each, with a total of more than $90,000 allocated.

Funded projects include domestic and family violence support programs, community events, and the purchase of essential equipment for volunteer organisations, along with a range of initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing and connection.

2026/27 grant recipients:

• Balmoral Sailing Club Inc  
• Balmoral Triathlon Club Inc
• Be The Future Pty Ltd 
• Beauty Point Public School Parents and Citizens Association 
• Bushlink – T/A Northside Enterprise 
• Dance for Parkinsons Australia Ltd 
• Dress for Success Sydney Inc 
• Empowering Parents in Crisis (EPIC) Pty Ltd 
• Lifeline Northern Beaches Ltd 
• Mary’s House Services Ltd 
• Mosman Community Gardeners 
• Mosman High School – Art Committee – Art Walk 
• Mosman High School – Music Committee 
• Mosman Music Club 
• Mosman Musical Society Inc 
• Mosman Netball Club Inc 
• Mosman Orchestra Inc T/A Mosman Symphony Orchestra 
• Read and Share Ltd 
• St Clements Anglican Church Mosman T/A Mosman Village Church 
• Streetwork Australia Ltd  
• Taldumande Youth Services Ltd  
• The Rotary Club of Mosman Inc 
• The Scout Association of Australia NSW Branch 1st Mosman 1908 Scout Troop 
• The Shepherd Centre – For Deaf Children 
• Zero Emissions Sydney North Inc