Wednesday, 11th March
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North Sydney Council has announced the 2026 cohort of artists and collectives selected for its Creative Studios, Spaces and Residencies program (Creative Studios), supporting a diverse mix of emerging and established creatives working across sculpture, weaving, photography, film, installation, writing...
‘No animal should suffer the torture that Bo did’ Northern Beaches Council resolved to ban...
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The State Government announced that patients will continue to have access to private services at Northern Beaches Hospital until 30 June 2027 to ensure continuity of care, patient safety and to maintain existing services for the community. This means that...
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Non-compliant e-bikes to be seized and crushed The NSW Government is tackling illegal e-bikes with strengthened seizure and crushing powers. NSW Police will have expanded powers to remove ‘fat-bikes’ and other throttle-only devices that are fuelling anti-social behaviour, community frustration and...
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Golf NSW mooted to take control of Cammeray Golf Club land North Sydney Council was ‘blindsided’ by the NSW Government’s announcement of its intention to revoke council’s control of Cammeray Park, home to Cammeray Golf Club, and transfer the role to...
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Defence land grab ignites local furore Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber has labelled a Department of Defence proposal to sell off part of HMAS Penguin ‘extremely concerning.’ In early February, Minister for Defence Richard Marles announced a defence estate audit had identified...
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Rates regulator IPART is asking the North Sydney community for feedback on council’s proposed 52% rate rise. Following North Sydney Council’s extraordinary meeting in January, where council voted to put a three-year, staggered, cumulative special rate variation (SRV) to IPART for...
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Long Reef Golf Club ramps up security after course invasion by e-bike riders Long Reef Golf Club is installing CCTV cameras and increasing security following a series of course invasions by e-bikes riders. About 12.15pm on 16 January, officers from Northern Beaches...
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The Minns Labor Government will establish NSW’s first High Volume Planned Surgery Centre at Northern Beaches Hospital, expanding the hospital’s role and helping reduce surgery wait times across the state. From 1 July, up to an extra 5,000 surgeries will be...
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NSW Premier Chris Minns was saddened to share the news of the passing of Dame Marie Bashir on 20 January 2026. “Married to Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE for 61 years, and a deeply loved mother of three children and six...
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Regulator IPART to make decision by May North Sydney Council will ask rates regulator IPART for a 52.6% rate rise to take effect from July, after an extraordinary meeting on January 19. The special rate variation (SRV) will be staggered over three...