On Monday morning 19 February 2024, Council staff received a call from a Balmoral resident stating that they witnessed a person drilling a fig tree along the foreshore of Balmoral.  

Council staff completed an onsite inspection and discovered nine fig trees in the area had been drilled. These included five semi-mature and four mature Port Jackson fig trees. Each tree had numerous drill holes, which may have been filled with herbicide, at their bases.  

Contractors have washed out the drill holes and applied Seasol to the surrounding soil.   

Council staff will be carrying out standard processes including writing to all properties within the vicinity of the drilled trees and will place signs at the site seeking further information from the public.  

The incident has been reported to Police.  

At this stage, Council staff are reasonably confident that the trees will survive.  

The trees will be inspected regularly for further signs of distress. 

Community members are invited to join the 2024 International Women’s Day breakfast, from 7.30am to 9am, on 8 March at Mosman Art Gallery.

Special guest Vicki Condon AM, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Raise Foundation, will share insights into her achievements and experiences, in conversation with Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan.

The day provides an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women and their contribution to society. The 2024 theme is ‘Inspire inclusion’.

Council has hosted International Women’s Day events for many years, with past guests including Australian Banking Association Chief Executive Officer and former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh; the former Governor of NSW Dame Marie Bashir; and television food presenter and author Maeve O’Meara.

Limited tickets are available for this year’s Council event. Bookings essential.

Scout leader Matthew Brownlie has been named 2024 Mosman Citizen of the Year.

The honour was awarded as part of an Australia Day event at Mosman Drill Hall, which also included a citizenship ceremony.

Mr Brownlie was recognised for his many years of volunteering with the 1st Balmoral Scout Group, where he has served as a leader since 2008 and played key roles in special events such as the local annual Sirius Cup Regatta and a range of camps, hikes and canoeing expeditions for large groups of adults and young people in locations across Australia and internationally.

Mr Brownlie has also played a role in mentoring other leaders and Scouts across northern Sydney. 

His award followed a community-led nomination process.

Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan presented the award and also presided over a citizenship ceremony, where more than 30 conferees took the pledge to become Australian citizens.

Natural Christmas trees collected from Mosman homes post-festive season found new purpose at Taronga Zoo. 

Council’s annual collection of trees from outside residential properties was held this week as part of waste and recycling services. 

Selected specimens were delivered to the zoo, to be used for food or play for the zoo’s elephant herd. 

Keepers regularly provide enrichment items to encourage natural behaviours and keep the zoo’s animals active, healthy and sharp-minded.  

At certain times of year, the enrichment may have a theme, with past programs for elephants featuring scarecrows at Halloween and giant paper mâché eggs at Easter. 

Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from community members interested in joining its Flood Management Community Consultative Committee.

If you are interested in being a member, please take a look at the Committee Charter, which includes the committee’s terms of reference, composition, membership criteria and general operating guidelines. Meeting times will be open for discussion between Committee members and the Committee Chair.

Completed Expressions of Interest should be submitted to Council by 5pm Tuesday 30 January 2024.

Planning to take down your Christmas tree soon? Council will be collecting natural Christmas trees from 8 to 12 January 2024.

Click here to check your collection date or download the MyMosman app to access waste and recycling calendar reminders specific to your residential address that can prompt you the night before your collection date.

Road closures and Special Event Clearways will be in place in Mosman LGA for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Road Closures

Road closures affect both directions unless stated otherwise. Roads will be progressively reopened after cleaning.

3pm, 31 December 2023 – 2am, 1 January 2024

• Athol Wharf Rd – from Bradleys Head Rd
• Bradleys Head Rd – between Whiting Beach Rd and Athol Wharf Rd

Authorised route buses excepted. 

11.30pm, 31 December 2023 – 2am, 1 January 2024

• Bradleys Head Rd – between Thompson St and Whiting Beach Rd
• Prince Albert St – between Queen St and Milner St – northbound
• Thompson St – between Bradleys Head Rd and Burrawong Ave
• Whiting Beach Rd – between Bradleys Head Rd and Prince Albert St

Road reopening will be at the discretion of NSW Police

Special Event Clearways

Special Event Clearways affect both sides unless stated otherwise.

1pm, 31 December 2023 – 3am, 1 January 2024

• Athol Wharf Rd – from Bradleys Head Rd
• Bradleys Head Rd – between Whiting Beach Rd and Athol Wharf Rd
• Spit Rd – between Military Rd and Spit Bridge – northbound
• Spit Rd – between Awaba St and Military Rd – southbound
• Whiting Beach Rd – between Prince Albert St and Bradleys Head Rd – eastbound

6pm, 31 December 2023 – 3am, 1 January 2024

• Military Rd – between Belmont Rd and Raglan St 
• Military Rd – between Prince Albert St and Belmont Rd – northbound
• Military Rd – between Spit Rd and Mandolong Rd

Authorised Timetabled Bus Routes Excepted

Alcohol Free Zones 

Alcohol Free Zones will be implemented in the southern section of Bradleys Head Road south of Whiting Beach Road and in Athol Wharf Road from 8am on 31 December 2023 until 6am on 1 January 2024.

Mosman residents have generously supported the 2023 Christmas Gift Appeal. 

Over a three-week period, a total of 630 toys, books and other gifts were placed under the Christmas Tree in the Civic Centre foyer. 

The items were then delivered to The Salvation Army for distribution to disadvantaged children across northern Sydney.