Uncertainty over private services remains The receivers of Healthscope and the State Government have signed an agreement to hand over the Northern Beaches Hospital on 29 April, 2026. The agreement was made the week beginning 8 December, but NSW Health Minister Ryan...

Warringah MP Zali Steggall is calling on the community to rally behind the annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal, urging donations of toys and gifts to support families experiencing hardship. In the wake of the horrific tragedy at Bondi on Sunday 14 December,...

Lower affordable housing contributions proposed Northern Beaches Council has endorsed a proposal to amend its Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme from 10% to 3%, or a monetary contribution of $16,150 per square metre, for non-government-owned land in the Frenchs Forest Precinct (FFP)...

Brand new, female-friendly change rooms opened at Pittwater Rugby Park on 26 November, designed to give all players, referees and coaches a safe and comfortable space. The upgraded facilities are a game-changer for the Warringah Rugby Club and other sporting groups...

Locals and council want extra time for submissions Council has called on the government to re-open the consultation for the Indigo by Moran proposal for a seniors development at 156 Ocean St, Narrabeen. The proposal, which would see 149 independent living units...

Rate rise needed to cater for increasing density: Mayor With an influx of over 5,000 homes due in North Sydney in the next three years, Mayor Zoë Baker says a rate rise is crucial – and residents want services and are...

North Sydney Council invites local business owners, commercial property stakeholders and business operators to attend the Let’s Talk Rates Business Breakfast, on Thursday 20 November from 7am to 9am at Hutley Hall, 200 Miller Street in North Sydney. Join council representatives...

After IPART rejected an 87% rate rise proposal earlier this year, North Sydney Council is looking into implement a 54% special rate variation (SRV). This comes as council seeks to restore its finances after cost blowouts from the $122 million North...

Member for Manly James Griffin MP is encouraging everyone in the community to get behind Royal Far West’s inaugural Spin Off Challenge taking place this Thursday, 6 November on the Manly beachfront. The event celebrates 100 years of Royal Far West...

Hospital sold, but specialist services under a cloud As the State Government moves to take back ownership of Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH), private specialists are frustrated about the lack of discussion on their future at the facility. Healthscope and the government made...