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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...

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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...

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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...

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Construction could start later this year. A new Northern Beaches Mental Health Hub will offer 80 beds and be open 24 hours a day. The $53.2 million dollar facility will have eight stories, and be located at 11 Tilley Lane, Frenchs Forest...

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New Independent MP for Wakehurst Michael Regan delivered his inaugural address to State Parliament on 10 May in front of more than 130 supporters. Mr Regan made history by becoming the first independent candidate to win the seat of Wakehurst in...

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Two local members of parliament have been included in the NSW Coalition’s shadow ministry, announced in May. Manly MP James Griffin has been appointed Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change and Shadow Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government. Davidson...

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Pittwater MP leads campaign to save Active Kids Vouchers Rory Amon is leading a fight by local clubs to pressure the State Government to continue the popular Active Kids Voucher program. Introduced by the Liberals when in government several years ago, the...

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Curl Curl Ward councillor steps up from deputy Long-serving councillor Sue Heins has taken over from Michael Regan as the first female mayor of the Northern Beaches Council. Mr Regan resigned on 4 May following his election as Wakehurst MP in...

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The NSW Government has granted $10,000 to the Gidget Foundation Australia to help develop an innovative training program to assist the health workforce who support expectant and new parents. Premier Chris Minns will donate from the Premier’s discretionary fund. The funds...

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Pittwater’s newly elected MP, Rory Amon, has been announced as part of the New South Wales Coalition shadow assistant ministry. Mr Amon has been appointed to the Planning and Public Spaces, Housing, and Youth portfolios. Shadow assistant ministers support the work...