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Northern Beaches Council is celebrating statewide recognition after being recognised at the 2026 Local Government NSW Excellence Awards for its Manly Library 24/7 initiative. The service gives members extended access to Manly Library outside of traditional staffed hours. Mayor Sue Heins said...

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The Northern Beaches Council is inviting the community to help shape a new four-year plan about making life accessible and inclusive for people with disability on the Beaches. Nationally, more than 21 percent of Australians live with disability and the numbers...

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Council submits proposal for government approval Council agreed at its ordinary meeting on 19 May to seek the NSW Government’s agreement to move forward on its proposal for an 18-month trial of the Manly Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) and seek further...

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Rates in North Sydney are expected to increase 52.66% over three years, following approval by regulator IPART for a permanent special variation. If passed by council this month, rates will increase from July this year, with minimum residential rates also increasing...

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Warringah MP Zali Steggall has flagged the possibility that community Independents could form a party before the 2028 Federal Election. Ms Steggall issued a statement after media speculation that the ‘Teals,’ who are the 10 community Independents in the House of...

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‘It’s a safety issue’ The Duffy’s Forest and Terrey Hills community are calling on council to complete the upgrade on the 6.5-kilometre Community Bridle Trail (the trail) that connects both suburbs. The trail is used by horse riders, cyclists, walkers, and runners....

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North Sydney Council has announced that North Sydney Olympic Pool will reopen on 7 August, during the pool’s 90th anniversary year. The project has officially reached Practical Completion. This means the keys to the iconic harbour-side pool have now been handed...

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On 12 May, Homelessness NSW released the Housing Code Red report. Member for Manly, James Griffin MP said the report reveals a 22% surge in the number of people on social housing waitlists, extending to 68,247 households. Of these, 12,478 households are...