NBS

Manly MP James Griffin has said the NSW Government’s 2026-27 Budget fails to address the growing infrastructure and transport challenges facing the Northern Beaches. Mr Griffin says the Budget contains no meaningful investment in public transport, and no long-term plan to...

PW

Northern Beaches Council budget projects almost $600m in capital projects for next financial year Road resurfacing, rockpools and reserves are main priorities for Northern Beaches Council’s 2026/2027 budget, boosted by last year’s extra rate rise income. Council adopted its $598 million budget for the...

NBS, NS

By Aoife Moynihan and Michelle Giglio   Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have formed the Community Strong Australia (CSA) party, in a move which is hoped will give independents a better chance of election to the Senate. The new party will not...

NS

Soft launch imminent for shared e-bike service The shared micromobility company Lime has approached Mosman Council with a view to set up a service in the busy harbourside suburb. Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber told NL a soft launch was expected, where...

NS

Rates in North Sydney are set to increase 52.66% over three years, following approval on 2 June by regulator IPART for a permanent special variation (SV). If approved by council at its 29 June meeting, rates will increase from July this...

NB

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...

NB

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...

NBS

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...

NS

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...

NBS, NS

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...