Locals have their say on Beaches bus chaos In a bid to alleviate the ‘public transport crisis’ across New South Wales, the newly created Bus Industry Taskforce has met for the first time in Dee Why. The ‘Passenger Forum’ on 24 June...

Unclear who would pay for any potential demerger The Protect Pittwater Association (PPA) says it will push for a ‘vigorous’ campaign for the Northern Beaches Council (NBC) to demerge, following Labor’s election Prior to the State Election, Labor had promised to allow...

Council seeks feedback on common practice The practice of locals putting cars for sale parked in high-visibility streets could soon be ended, following State Government advice the practice is illegal without council approval. Northern Beaches Council has been struggling for years with...

Commuters who use North Sydney, St Leonards, Artarmon and other railway stations on the Lower North Shore will have to use replacement buses over the next 12 months. Transport Minister Jo Haylen said the Sydney Rail Repair Plan will require a...

Willoughby City Council voiced its opposition to the NSW Government’s decision to impose a substantial increase in the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) for the 2023/24 period. During its May meeting, the council adopted a Mayoral Minute denouncing the move, which...

The NSW Government is looking for up to 12 new members to join the NSW Women’s Advisory Council (WAC). The WAC will play a vital role in promoting gender equality by advising the government on issues that impact women and...

Council argues would be ‘insolvent’ without rise Willoughby Council is planning to apply for a special rate variation of 15 to 20 per cent as it pursues an ambitious growth agenda in the next decade – despite a forecast $2.7 million...

Northern Beaches Council has announced the appointment of Mr Scott Phillips as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Northern Beaches mayor Sue Heins said Mr Phillips was appointed following an extensive and competitive national search. “We are delighted to welcome Mr Scott...

The Bus Industry Taskforce is starting face-to-face consultations in areas across Sydney, including the Northern Beaches. The taskforce members will meet interested local residents at Dee Why RSL on Saturday 24 June. Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Marjorie O’Neil will chair the Bus...

Party rule change elevates Natalie Ward Manly’s Natalie Ward has been elected deputy parliamentary Liberal leader in New South Wales, following a change to party rules. Ms Ward has been a member of the NSW Upper House since 2017, but was barred...